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.
condo managers

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.
energy efficiency

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
power failure

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.
facility technology

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.
Atrens Counsel

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.
YouRhere digital signage

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.
TD Centre

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. 
Monster Plowing Company

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.
Ecopilot

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.
BOMI launches CRE designations for suppliers

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.
fraud

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.
BSCs

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.
Aspire Software

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.
mental illness

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.
MJWFront

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.
State of good repair lags in Toronto

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.