Property Management
CondoBusiness
Winter ready, resident safe
Canadian winters can be harsh on condo buildings, but by managers and owners can take preventative measures to protect their assets and keep tenants safe and comfortable.
CondoBusiness
Ontario condo managers grapple with price hikes
As multi-residential buildings grapple with rising construction costs, condo managers in Ontario are experiencing the impacts up close.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Save money with better energy efficiency in your building
As a facility manager, energy efficiency is an important tool to save money and get your building running at its best. Even though Canada is
REMI Network
Power failure tips for high-rise condo owners
A crane hit a high-voltage transmission line in Toronto in August and caused thousands of condo owners to lose power for a prolonged period of time. Here are some tips to ensure high-rises are ready for the next power failure.
REMI Network
Upgrade your facility with 2022’s biggest technology trends
Facility managers across all sectors are using industry innovation to improve productivity, streamline processes, and boost profits.
CondoBusiness
Freehold and lot line condos: Which insurance do you need?
Freehold or lot line condos carry unique maintenance obligations, and this is where confusion over insurance can set in.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
More than a map: The many uses for digital signage
While “digital directories” in a healthcare setting are most often used to help people find their way, wayfinding is just one of several ways they can benefit patients, visitors and staff.
REMI Network
TD Centre largest to achieve WELL certification
The Toronto-Dominion Centre, at 4.3 million square feet, has become the largest office complex in Canada to attain WELL certification.
Canadian Property Management
Clearing the way: Monster Plowing company celebrates GTA growth
There's nothing like a Canadian winter to put snow plowing companies to the test. Since 2008, Monster Plowing Company has risen to the challenge, becoming one of the premier sources of seasonal snow and ice removal for over 500 properties
throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Canadian Property Management
Building energy management: The AI advantage
There’s a science to building performance. And when it comes to saving energy and providing occupant comfort, the solution lies in recognizing how thermodynamics and weather data can be used by artificial intelligence (AI) for optimal climate control.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
BOMI launches CRE designations for suppliers
Holders of the new PPA or FPA credentials can signal that they have successfully completed eight courses that give them a basic grounding in their clients’ daily routines and business responsibilities.
CondoBusiness
Uptick in fraud a wake-up call for condos
In these economically trying times, as one would expect, fraud has been rearing its ugly head. Unfortunately, condominium corporations have increasingly become an easy target.
REMI Network
Where do BSCs and PMs go from here?
A building service contractor and property management discussion on the present and the future was a cornerstone of the 2022 ISSA Show Canada program.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Upgrading operations: How technology transforms commercial cleaning
Commercial cleaning professionals are under mounting pressure to work faster and more efficiently to meet customer demands. Many are rising to the challenge with the support of technology.
CondoBusiness
Supporting residents struggling with mental illness
Mental illness is more prevalent than it may appear. Studies suggest that almost one in five Ontarians have been affected by a psychiatric disorder.
CondoBusiness
Tech-savvy in the property management industry
Not all Prop-Tech is easy to spot. In the world of waste equipment cleaning, there are tech-savvy tools and systems used behind the scenes to achieve quicker, cleaner, and higher quality results.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Toronto parking fines surpass 2021 projections
There was a 144 per cent spike in violations for parking on municipal property without consent, with nearly 95,000 tickets issued in 2021 versus about 39,000 in 2020.