Maintenance
CondoBusiness
The Importance of Clean and Maintained Garbage Rooms in Multi-Residential Buildings
Waste disposal systems in multi-residential buildings are under a great amount of pressure. Every day, residents pack their garbage down the interconnecting metal chutes which
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Few funds with Quebec’s student housing promise
There are few funds or details to accompany the 2024 Quebec budget's promise to help post-secondary institutions secure affordable student housing in the private market.
CondoBusiness
Access to units for common element work
What if access is required through a residential unit to perform common element maintenance or repairs to the building in general?
Canadian Facility Management & Design
State of good repair lags in City of Toronto
Toronto is backsliding on the upkeep of municipal facilities, with a state of good repair backlog that’s projected to surpass $1 billion this year and then continue accumulating to nearly $1.47 billion by 2033.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Five ingredients of a well-managed facility
Managing a facility requires a combination of skilled facility management personnel, efficient procedures, reliable process technology, and most importantly, a strong focus on the integration
Construction Business
Prison time for supervisor in NB jobsite death
A New Brunswick construction supervisor has been sentenced to three years in prison for criminal negligence after the jobsite death of an 18-year-old member of his work crew.
Canadian Property Management
Keeping Decay at Bay
The traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively do its job.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New groundskeeping specifications for fed lands
Groundskeeping specifications for federal properties are set to change under a new policy disallowing pesticide application for cosmetic purposes.
Canadian Property Management
Slip-and-fall injury bill stranded in Manitoba
Manitoba's legislative term expired soon after the government introduced proposed amendments to the Occupiers' Liability Act similar to changes already adopted in Ontario.
CondoBusiness
Tornado research uncovers risks for homeowners
Canada’s tornado risk is more widespread than once thought, according to a growing body of research that, for the first time, tracks the occurrence and aftermath facing property owners across the country.
CondoBusiness
Updating your condo’s emergency response plan
As spring temperatures arrive and snow and ice finally recede, condominium managers often face property maintenance issues that arise or were neglected during the winter
Canadian Property Management
Office IAQ best practices up for consultation
Health Canada is preparing guidance on indoor air quality in office buildings aimed at landlords, employers, building operators, facilities managers, maintenance staff and tenants' health and safety committees.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Quebec’s school maintenance budget gets top-up
The newly released Quebec budget also promises $100 million over five years to allow post-secondary institutions to lease extra classroom space in commercial buildings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Alberta distributes asset upkeep funds unevenly
Seniors and social housing aren’t getting a share of the extra funds the Alberta government is investing in capital renewal and maintenance of public assets.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Finding the right maintenance strategy for your building
As building managers know, finding the right maintenance strategy for your building is the key to increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved performance. Whether your
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Common mistakes to avoid when hiring commercial cleaning salespeople
Is hiring a team and growing your business top of mind? Commercial cleaning, janitorial, and maintenance service companies often overlook the back-of-house operations that help
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Birds and their effect on your building maintenance
Looking after a building is no easy feat and there are always threats to your building and grounds, from equipment failure to weather to birds.
