Technology
Canadian Facility Management & Design
5G rollout could bring clutter of antennas
Making buildings smarter could force some aesthetic trade-offs in commercial buildings as 5G services begin arriving on the mid-band and high-band of the spectrum.
CondoBusiness
Aging condos can learn new tricks
As appealing as old buildings are, they do present some unique challenges for residents. Often, these aging developments hang on to old processes.
Canadian Property Management
Accelerator program not as Canadian as touted
Canadian proptech companies comprise just half the slate newly named to the 2022 REACH Canada accelerator program, chosen through a competitive process sponsored by the U.S. National Association of Realtors.
Construction Business
Pandemic is fast tracking adoption of automation
While the building industry has been slower to embrace technology, the pandemic has accelerated the automation push for many companies.
CondoBusiness
Pandemic boosts tech trends in condo security
One of the biggest trends in the multi-unit residential market is using mobile devices to manage access.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Digitizing fire protection for facility inspections
With fire equipment, the biggest culprit for non-compliance issues usually involves obstructions blocking fire extinguishers and hoses from view.
CondoBusiness
5 ways technology is uplifting condo communities
Technology is revolutionizing the way condo buildings operate and positively impacting the lives of residents and managers.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
UV-C technology myths debunked
This disinfection technology is versatile and effective, but many facility managers are still relatively uninformed about it.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Promoting health and safety in the washroom
As vaccinations increase and people become more comfortable visiting public spaces again, there will be greater demand for clean washrooms.
REMI Network
McGill to train next-gen leaders in ethical A.I. use
A new cohort of students at McGill University will soon be poised to tackle crucial questions about the application and potential misuse of Artificial Intelligence, which continues to change the retail landscape.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Health, wellness and the internet
The need for strong internet connection that facilitates all aspects of a tenant’s life—working, learning, exercising, socializing—is here to stay.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
WiredScore introduces multifamily certification
The third-party certifier of digital connectivity in commercial buildings is launching a similar program for the North American multifamily sector.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canadian proptech ventures groomed for growth
The U.S. National Association of Realtors is searching the Canadian market for promising technologies for the commercial and residential real estate sectors.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Automatic floor scrubbers continue surging growth
These tools have become increasingly popular and useful for facility managers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How to optimize building technology management
Leveraging appropriate service technology and integrated service tools can ensure buildings are safe and properly maintained.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Pandemic intensifies evolving role of FM
Facility managers are no longer viewed as a back-office function, but rather “a strategic instrument to attract and retain talent and create a great experience,”
Canadian Property Management
Real estate opts for simple computer passwords
Analysis of more than 162,000 publicly reported data breaches at major real estate firms finds that “password”, “123456” and some variation of a company’s name are ensconced favourites.
