Property Management
CondoBusiness
Building staff cope with flood of deliveries
Businesses that provide support and maintenance to buildings figure into the Ontario government’s list of essential services as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. Condo managers and
REMI Network
Toronto urges new health, safety policies for residential buildings
The City of Toronto is asking landlords and condo boards to follow specific health and safety guidelines in residential buildings.
REMI Network
COVID-19 resource for condo managers and boards
A new resource, available for managers and boards, offers a due diligent standard approach for fire, safety and security during the COVID-19 response.
Canadian Property Management
Smart buildings harnessed for pandemic response
While climate change may have slipped somewhat from people’s consciousness and priorities right now, it’s noteworthy that the pandemic and climate crises are both problems of exponential growth against a limited capacity to cope.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
ON/QC: access to key building services assured
Building owners, managers and occupants can be assured that life-safety systems, telecommunications, elevators and HVAC can be maintained and repaired as necessary, and that janitorial and security staff are permitted on-site.
Canadian Property Management
Energy demand load shifts to residential base
The energy demand load has shifted in sync with much of Ontario’s workforce from commercial to home offices, prompting calls for suspension of time-of-use pricing during the current COVID-19 related upheaval
CondoBusiness
Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in condos
Boards and property managers of condos play a significant role in protecting residents during emergencies like the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Push to broaden pet-friendly parameters
Animal welfare advocates in the United States are funding research to explore the mutual benefits for people and pets when they live together.
CondoBusiness
Keeping a condo’s meeting minutes professional
If property manager are responsible for taking the meeting minutes, editing and formatting may take a back seat to other priorities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New BOMI entity promises seamless transition
BOMI Education Canada is the newly launched delivery agent for training and designations for commercial property professionals, assuming the role the Building Owners and Managers Institute of Canada previously fulfilled.
Canadian Property Management
Accessibility tracks sustainability trajectory
Market pressure and industry competitiveness could propel accessible commercial real estate in the coming decade, much the way those complementary forces have already bolstered energy efficiency and low-carbon footprints.
Canadian Property Management
Buckingham Sports acquires Pierrefonds Sportplex
The company is one of the largest operators of arenas in Canada.
REMI Network
BOMA Canada announces top CRE achievers of 2019
This year’s gala presented recipients with a total of 27 awards, recognizing top CRE achievers in the industry from across the country.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Financial and Risk Management Standards and Requirements for Apartment Operators
Membership in the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) is an effective means of maintaining a high standard of quality when managing your building or working
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
BOMI International appoints new board leadership
The BOMI International board of trustees has elected Nicholas E. Stolatis, RPA, to the position of board chairman on a two-year term.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Fertilizer tips for a healthy looking lawn
Here’s everything facility managers and building owners need to know about how to select the right lawn fertilizer.
Canadian Property Management
Making space for talent attraction efforts
Commercial real estate's core function as a provider of workspace serves as something of a living lab for the industry's own human resources strategies.
