Maintenance
Canadian Property Management
Slip-and-fall injury bill stranded in Manitoba
Manitoba's legislative term expired soon after the government introduced proposed amendments to the Occupiers' Liability Act similar to changes already adopted in Ontario.
CondoBusiness
Tornado research uncovers risks for homeowners
Canada’s tornado risk is more widespread than once thought, according to a growing body of research that, for the first time, tracks the occurrence and aftermath facing property owners across the country.
CondoBusiness
Updating your condo’s emergency response plan
As spring temperatures arrive and snow and ice finally recede, condominium managers often face property maintenance issues that arise or were neglected during the winter
Canadian Property Management
Office IAQ best practices up for consultation
Health Canada is preparing guidance on indoor air quality in office buildings aimed at landlords, employers, building operators, facilities managers, maintenance staff and tenants' health and safety committees.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Quebec’s school maintenance budget gets top-up
The newly released Quebec budget also promises $100 million over five years to allow post-secondary institutions to lease extra classroom space in commercial buildings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Alberta distributes asset upkeep funds unevenly
Seniors and social housing aren’t getting a share of the extra funds the Alberta government is investing in capital renewal and maintenance of public assets.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Finding the right maintenance strategy for your building
As building managers know, finding the right maintenance strategy for your building is the key to increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved performance. Whether your
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Common mistakes to avoid when hiring commercial cleaning salespeople
Is hiring a team and growing your business top of mind? Commercial cleaning, janitorial, and maintenance service companies often overlook the back-of-house operations that help
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Birds and their effect on your building maintenance
Looking after a building is no easy feat and there are always threats to your building and grounds, from equipment failure to weather to birds.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Time-saving maintenance tips
Being a facility maintenance manager often involves managing costs, time, safety, and more, so, increasing efficiency can certainly make your job easier. Sometimes it feels
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Cosmetic pesticides okayed for use in Manitoba
Manitoba has repealed a prohibition that had been in place since 2014 and is again allowing the application of cosmetic pesticides on private green space, municipal sidewalks and boulevards.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
NFPA Fire Safety Handbook updates risk menu
Related to building innovation, new chapters in the 21st edition of the widely used reference guide address photovoltaic and energy storage systems, smart infrastructure and modular construction.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
It’s time for your polished concrete floors to shine
If you have polished concrete floors in your building, you know that winter can make it tricky to keep those floors looking clean and shiny.
REMI Network
Modernizing building security
Modern building management technology offers end-to-end solutions which make security simple and centralized.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How to keep your parking garage clean
If you manage a building with a parking garage, keeping it clean means protecting one of your biggest assets, saving you from major potential expenditures
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Tips for keeping your building safe
As a maintenance manager, protecting your assets is part of the job and that means keeping your building safe. Making sure your security devices are
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Using apps to simplify maintenance management
If you’re looking for ways to stay on top of your maintenance schedule, streamline your processes, and cut costs, there’s probably an app for that!
