Several recent advances in pest control could help condo managers combat the bed bugs, flies, others insects and rodents that can invade their properties.

Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.

The new crop of 'ultra-high-rise' condos rising in Toronto will be more complicated and consequently more costly to maintain, one engineer is warning.

Scale build-up can weigh on HVAC efficiency, making preventative maintenance important to controlling energy costs and preventing premature failure.

In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.

Post-construction cleaning is a critical project step that helps remove harmful dust and residue left behind by new builds and renovations alike.

How can cleaning workers complete their tasks as office workers clock less defined work hours in open offices, challenging traditional cleaning schedules?

Nearly two-thirds of facility managers are interested in implementing new digital technologies such as intelligent analytics, according to a recent study.

Ontario is looking to boost elevator availability in multi-storey residential buildings, as well as long-term care and seniors’ homes.

Accessibility advocates see the built environment as a laggard when it comes to fire safety, especially for people with disabilities.

The minimum wage hike may sting more in condo communities than others as they face new costs associated with recent changes to Ontario’s condo laws.

A panel discussion at the Real Estate Strategy & Leasing Conference in Toronto this year examined how technology is changing asset management.

The TSSA recently lifted the requirement to undertake certain upgrades to the controls of single-speed elevators, but it doesn’t mean building owners should abandon modernization.

The CaGBC is working to spearhead the next evolution of green building with the launch of its Zero Carbon Building Standard.

The new Albion Library, opened earlier this summer, is the first of Toronto’s 102 branches to introduce gender-neutral washrooms.

The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation is poised to become a teaching tool for current and future building professionals alike.

Colliers International just moved more than 220 employees into its sprawling new headquarters in downtown Toronto.