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Uptake in smart HVAC systems expected to rise
According to recent findings from ABI Research, smart HVAC adoption is expected to increase steadily thanks to its many proven benefits that include significant energy and cost savings.
Energy conservation in multi-unit buildings
As evidence grows about the impacts of fuel-burning on climate change, more multi-unit property owners are turning to innovative energy conservation measures like fuel switching.
Tapping into the power of urban analytics
For apartment developers, urban analytics can guide better decision-making, ensuring high-density living spaces are healthy, sustainable and desirable.
Maintaining a healthy lawn through fall
Wanda Wolf of Landcare shares some healthy strategies for maintaining a beautifully landscaped lawn without the overuse of water and chemicals.
Addressing potential water risks in older buildings
One way to ensure a building gets the best insurance rates is to lower its potential water risks by taking proactive steps to prevent damage and over-consumption.
Stop leaks and over-consumption
Errol Small and Trisha Glazer from WatrTekPro Inc. share expert tips and insights to help property managers improve water efficiencies.
Navigating the Fire Code
Having a detailed Fire Safety Plan helps ensure the effective use of equipment, fire safety systems, and procedures to protect occupants should hazard strike.
Clamping down on renovictions
Hamilton will soon be the first city in Ontario to introduce a renoviction bylaw forcing landlords to obtain a licence prior to issuing an N-13
Uncertainty leads to rising costs
The biggest challenge for many real estate owners in 2024 will be finding affordable insurance coverage to protect their buildings.
Multifamily leads uptake of EV charger funds
Multifamily landlords and condominium corporations have claimed more than a third of the funds the Canadian government has thus far allocated through its Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
The changing Canadian vehicle market
The Canadian vehicle market is changing at a rapid pace, with the projected sales for electric vehicles (EVs) forecast to rise dramatically to align with Canada's goals.
Swimming pool safety and liability
In the hot, hazy days of summer, swimming pools are a great source of fun and relaxation, but they also bring a host of risks and responsibilities or property owners.
Retrofitting with heat pumps
Since 2019, retrofitting with heat pumps has been rising in popularity among Canadian REITs and large residential landlords looking to invest in cleantech.
Mayoral candidates talk housing in latest debate
In the latest debate on housing matters, six leading mayoral candidates discussed their policies and promises for addressing Toronto's affordability crisis.
Ontario offers bonus incentives for retrofits
Bonus incentives for energy efficiency upgrades will be available to select commercial and multifamily landlords and condominium corporations in Ontario during the second and third quarters of 2023.
Sustainable finance products forge way to 2050
Sustainable finance products, are expected to increasingly come into play as building owners/managers pursue decarbonization and look to bolster the climate resiliency of their properties.
Investing in the greater good
As the world seeks to eliminate harmful emissions that contribute to the climate crisis, the known benefits of decarbonization are piling up.