Property Management
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Capital planning meets operational maintenance
Capital planning and operational maintenance are often viewed as separate categories, but the gap can be bridged to create a dynamic program.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to protect property from water damage
Property owners and managers can take steps to protect property from water damage by simply walking around their building during and after rainstorms.
CondoBusiness
New standards for condo security
This video report discusses condo security and how a building can stay safe. Commentator: Mike Fenton of Paragon Security.
Canadian Property Management
Choosing the right bird netting for a property
Different types of bird netting have different strengths and uses. Property managers can pick products to prevent pest birds of all types and sizes.
Canadian Property Management
How managers must act for stratas with sections
What strata property managers need to know about B.C.'s Real Estate Services Act requirements.
Canadian Property Management
Canadian hotel transactions on the rise
This Real Estate Executive Video Series video report analyzes the 2013 Canadian hotel market, and looks ahead to 2014. Commentator: CBRE's Bill Stone.
Canadian Property Management
Preparing for medical emergencies
Property managers should have thorough procedures in place in order to effectively deal with any medical emergencies that may happen on site.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Road salt usage causing problems in Ontario
Property managers are using large amounts of road salt this winter. But overuse is taking its toll on their' pocketbooks and the environment.
CondoBusiness
Eliminating odour problems in condos
New strategies and innovative technologies have made eliminating odour problems in condos easier than ever.
Canadian Property Management
The importance of proper fire safety planning
The tragedy in L'Isle Verte, Que. calls attention to the importance of proper fire safety planning and installing prevention systems for all residences.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to spot and prevent pest infestations
What are the early signs of a pest infestation, and what steps should be taken once one is identified? Dan Dawson of Orkin Canada offers his expert advice.
Canadian Property Management
Shrinking workplace space requirements
Innovations in office design and technology are contributing to the shrinking of workplace space requirements.
CondoBusiness
Tips on revitalizing condo landscapes
Using long-term planning and designing condo landscapes that emphasize user enjoyment can lead to increased property values.
Canadian Property Management
Using knockout panels to create flexible units
Knockout panels in condos can allow smaller units to adapt to occupants' changing needs.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to handle a hoarding tenant
What are the right steps to take when dealing with a hoarding tenant? Christopher Statham of Devry Smith Frank LLP explains.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto ice storm pelts residential managers
The Toronto ice storm this past December left many properties without power for days, leaving tenants and building systems vulnerable to the cold.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
The benefits of electronic payment processing
With more Canadians spending time online, it is surprising that more landlords are not ditching cheques for electronic payment processing.
