Properties landlocked in the downtown core may have limited green space to work with. An expert offers condo landscaping tips for making the most of it.

Monde, one of the first residential buildings to be built in Toronto’s East Bayfront community, has officially broken ground under the leadership of developer Great Gulf Residential. The 44-storey condominium will be built to Waterfront Toronto’s Mandatory Green Building Requirements, aiming for a LEED Gold certification. It is designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie.

For the second consecutive year and the sixth time ever, Mattamy Homes (Mattamy) was named “Home Builder of the Year” at the annual BILD Awards, held on April 24. Mattamy also received the award, which recognizes builders who set the standard for the rest of the industry through building and development leadership, in 2001, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2014.

The YOO Montreal vertical village, a 20-storey condominium located in Montreal, Que., has officially entered the first stage of construction. Designed by Philippe Starck and constructed by Montreal firm Constructions Chapman, the 84-unit building will have a community focus aimed at attracting like-minded tenants with similar lifestyles and aspirations.

Property management company C-Era Property Management & Realty Associa (C-Era) has been selected to provide financial, management, communications, record-keeping and administrative services for downtown Calgary’s Drake Condominiums (Drake).

Coming changes in Ontario are cause for condo corporations to curb their utility costs. An expert shares how, pointing to five energy efficiency retrofits.

After smoking, radon exposure is the next leading cause of lung cancer. An expert walks through radon testing and mitigation strategies.

A new generation of health-obsessed condo dwellers is driving innovation in condo fitness facilities and programming. Here's how buildings can get in shape.

Barrie City Council has passed its 2015 budget without funding for providing or rebating condo garbage collection, but could still start either this fall.

Tridel and Concert Properties are among the high-rise finalists selected for the 2015 Tarion Awards of Excellence, recognizing superior customer service. Organized by Tarion Warranty

A recent survey from TD Canada Trust (TD) found that millennials are more likely to choose an urban lifestyle while older generations tend to gravitate to small towns or rural settings. Across the board, each age group believed that suburbs were the ideal neighbourhood in which to raise a family, although Gen Y individuals indicated an interest in staying in the city if family-sized condo options were available and attainable.

Condominium security and the management of security services can be challenging if the three main bodies that govern the service (the condo board, property manager

A new condominium development, designed to offer affordable home ownership opportunities for Toronto residents, has officially opened at 35 Saranac Blvd. in Toronto, Ont. The 341-unit project, known as Cranbrooke Village, was financed through the City of Toronto’s Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP) in collaboration with Options for Homes and sister organization Home Ownership Alternatives.

A new working at heights training standard aimed at preventing deaths and critical injuries in the Ontario construction sector takes effect April 1.

As part of a $2-billion residential housing investment plan aimed at Quebec seniors, Réseau Sélection has embarked on its flagship project, Rosemont-les-Quartiers, a mixed-use development designed to meet the requirements of the aging baby-boomer population. Under the plan, Réseau Sélection is committed to the development of 30 new seniors-focused residential complexes in Quebec over the next five years.

In partnership with Mizrahi Developments, London-based Foster + Partners recently unveiled their design plans for "The One," a development which, if approved by City Council, will feature Canada's second tallest tower next to the CN Tower. Following a successful approval process, the 80-storey mixed-use development will be constructed at 1 Bloor St. W, the site of Toronto’s historic Stollerys retail shop.

Property managers can prevent damage and protect residents by closing information gaps before emergencies leading to insurance claims occur.