Building Systems
Solar-powered condo living at The Well
The 1,080-square-foot residence is said to be the developer’s most eco-friendly model yet—where health and wellbeing meets reduced energy use and carbon emissions through innovative technologies.
Condo corporations brace for increased costs
Many condo corporations have already seen much higher prices for capital projects. How will the trade war create further impacts?
Ottawa Mission launches maintenance training
The program equips individuals with the skills and certification necessary to secure stable employment as building superintendents in the residential sector or commercial building operators.
Leveraging Ontario’s renovation savings program
Beyond heating and cooling, the new program covers modern energy efficiency solutions, including solar panels and battery storage.
Tips for retaining condo staff and avoiding turnover
A high turnover rate disrupts the belonging that residents strive to foster, incurs unnecessary costs associated with recruitment and training, and may be an indication of a culture gone wrong.
The pitfalls of shared facilities agreements
A shared facility agreement is often a quagmire of legal mumbo jumbo that is next to impossible to interpret.
Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities
New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
Q&A: Security cameras and condos
An increasing use of security cameras in and around condo communities has come with more questions and issues condo boards, property managers and condo lawyers are forced to deal with.
Managing water leaks 101
The causes of water leaks are often related to materials, installation, maintenance and operational issues.
Legal case puts spotlight on condo security
In a recent case, a condominium found itself at the centre of a significant security challenge posed by a resident.
Helping condos stay afloat during a flood
The immense flooding that occurred recently across the GTA led to massive evacuations and widespread power outages and is just one example of the increasing severity of natural disasters.
Initiative seeks to close emergency response gaps
The Peel Regional Police Service is one jurisdiction that is leading a program that focuses on high-rise safety and resident well-being.
Residents figure into fire safety knowledge gap
The province also saw the total number of fatal fires rise to 109. Within many condos, there is a critical gap between fire safety and resident knowledge.
Tips for hiring independent contractors
With costs on the rise, many condominiums are choosing to retain independent contractors to provide superintendent and/or cleaning service.
Responding to elevator entrapments
Elevator entrapments are one of the many risks facing high-rise buildings in Ontario. Occupants need to be educated on best practices and what to do during an emergency.
The intricacies of EV infrastructure remain at odds with condo legislation
The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Addressing hidden damages in condominiums
Condo managers who understand a condo’s life stages, hidden damages, and inspections are more likely to develop effective reserve fund plans with logical budget allotments.