Property Management
CondoBusiness
Cloud-based software on the rise in condos
In recent years there has been significant growth in the adoption of cloud-based software among tech-savvy condo communities and property managers.
CondoBusiness
Condo management companies strike partnership
Associa Maple Ridge Community Management announced that it has struck a strategic partnership with Harmony Management.
CondoBusiness
Better manage utilities in multi-res buildings
With mixed-use communities on the rise, sub-metering is more relevant than ever. It allocates utility costs to shared areas and units based on consumption.
CondoBusiness
Proposed licensing fees for condo managers released
Proposed licensing fees for condo managers and condo management firms would see the two groups share the costs of regulating the sector.
REMI Network
Canadian properties earn 2017 TOBY Awards
Fifteen properties across North America were recently honoured with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Beating the heat in commercial buildings
With summer just around the corner, here are some tips for facilities managers to consider when preparing their commercial buildings to beat the heat.
CondoBusiness
Updated timeline released for condo law reforms
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has released an updated timeline for the roll out of condo law reforms.
CondoBusiness
TFS sounds alarm over rise in balcony fires
Toronto Fire Service (TFS) is sounding the alarm over a recent rise in the number of balcony fires caused by carelessly discarded cigarettes.
CondoBusiness
Sniffing out culprits for odour complaints
Scents associated with cigarette smoke, cooking and the garbage chute are among the most common odours complaints received by building managers.
CondoBusiness
First condo manager licensing reg finalized
A final version of the first set of rules under new legislation that will establish condo manager licensing is now available online.
CondoBusiness
A property manager’s guide to roof inspections
At least twice per year, property managers should conduct roof inspections and maintenance on their roofs.
Canadian Property Management
CRE subpar for women in C-suites and on boards
An analysis of 62 companies reporting portfolios of at least 10 million square feet to Canadian Property Management's 2017 Who's Who in Canadian Real Estate survey finds two female CEOs, three COOs and 17 CFOs.
CondoBusiness
How climate change could affect maintenance fees
Maintenance fees are based on historic norms, stable benchmarks and logical predictions. What happens when those predictions no longer fit the weather?
CondoBusiness
Many condo insurance claims arise from liability
Experience as an insurance broker specializing in the condo segment shows that the majority of claims arise from liability.
CondoBusiness
Toronto cracks down on waste contamination
The City of Toronto is cracking down on bylaw infractions concerning the co-mingling of garbage and recycling in bins put out for municipal pick-up at multi-residential properties.
CondoBusiness
More draft regs released under condo law reforms
The Ontario government released Friday a third round of draft rules under the Protecting Condominium Owners Act.
Canadian Property Management
Report identifies top human resource challenges
The real estate industry figured highly into a national human resource study that helps organizations better understand human capital.
