Commercial landlords will be expected to verify the vaccination status of building personnel, including contractors and subcontractors, who enter premises that the Canadian government leases.

Many commercial real estate operators are making the simple business case for buildings that are functional for all potential users. It’s a quest that can begin with simple investigations, simple low-cost measures and simple mindfulness.

A new case emphasizes how seriously the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario deals with complaints against its licensees and the action that follows.

Technology is revolutionizing the way condo buildings operate and positively impacting the lives of residents and managers.

This year’s top achievers in the friendly competition with serious intent will be announced on September 16 when the annual CREST (commercial real estate sustainability trailblazers) awards are bestowed.

The achievement represents the largest portfolio of commercial real estate properties in Canada to earn the certification.

We should be asking our reserve fund planners to look at the Paris accord target dates and compare the end-of-life replacement of our gas-burning appliances against the target dates.

Being a landlord can be a challenge during the best of times. Throughout the pandemic, however, financial hardships and logistical obstacles have added to the stresses (and costs) of landlords and boards of directors responsible for managing condominiums and commercial properties.

Open communication from management and staff will be key to normalizing new and fast-evolving cleaning procedures.

Bonflict of interest on the board of directors is a topic that often raises ire of many owners and prospective buyers.

As a Fitwel® Champion and Industry Advisor for the Viral Response Module, BentallGreenOak is helping to ensure evolving health and wellness demands are met in Canadian real estate.

Nearly 200 respondents who collectively own and/or manage more than 2.2 billion square feet of space reported to the 26th annual Who's Who in Canadian Real Estate survey.

Federal scrutiny of condo procurement should be sufficient reason for diligent condo boards to examine their procurement practices.

Ironically, COVID-19 delayed what had been a planned 2020 update, but also generated myriad new insights for the resulting 2021 edition of BOMA Canada's established reference document.

There are strategies that can be helpful to consider in recognition of the fact that reactive approaches to conflict can be quite costly for condo boards.

Industry is invited to register at no charge for the virtual REMI SHOW,  taking place on Wednesday, June 16.

Pre-pandemic, this had been hiding under the radar of technological innovation.