Michelle Ervin
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Workplaces may face radon testing requirements
A proposed bill would require owners of enclosed workplaces in Ontario to conduct radon testing and mitigate unsafe levels of the naturally occurring gas.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Measuring success in sustainability initiatives
Whether they are property owners or tenants, many organizations are taking steps to green their commercial real estate. What fewer organizations are doing is measuring
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Maintaining the ROM’s dinosaurs and mummies
Maintaining a building like the Royal Ontario Museum is not easy. Facility managers must balance visitor needs with exhibition requirements.
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When political canvassers come knocking
Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.
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Historic hotel transforms into luxury condos
Hamilton's historic Royal Connaught Hotel is being transformed into a luxury condo, which the developers hope will help revitalize the city's downtown.
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Toronto condo shapes conversation with buyers
TAS' upcoming mid-rise Toronto condo, Kingston & Co., aims to attract first-time buyers with sustainable design and homey amenities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Choice key to unlocking wider flex-work benefits
Researchers say offering employees choice in work location may be key to unlocking the wider-ranging benefits of flex work.
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Toronto eyes development permit system
Toronto is taking steps towards implementing a development permit system to make the planning application process more efficient and predictable.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Introducing change in the workplace
Successfully introducing change in the workplace is about more than co-ordinating logistics. Programs need to educate and engage employees.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Markham adopts bird-friendly building rules
The City of Markam has joined a growing list of municipalities that have adopted bird-friendly building guidelines for new construction.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Five finance tips for facility managers
Remembering commonly missed costs and crafting clear budget packages are some of the finance tips for facility managers outlined by a panel of experts.
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Finalizing the new Ontario Condominium Act
With the new Ontario Condominium Act nearly here, experts explain the problems with the old act and outline what they want to see in the new draft.
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Maintaining accurate facility asset data
Maintaining accurate asset data can help facility managers develop long-term plans, extend building and infrastructure life and justify spending requests.
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When residents break condo rules
Residents can go to elaborate steps to break condo rules. But boards have a responsibility to effectively enforce rules and bring tenants on board.
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Ontario revisiting wood-frame building rules
Ontario is looking at permitting wood-frame building construction up to six-storeys tall in its proposed building code changes.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Disaster preparedness plans for facilities
Preparing for emergency situations at facilities requires continuously exercising and refining disaster preparedness and recovery programs.
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Grappling with mental health in condos
Mental health in condos must be navigated thoughtfully. Corporations have a duty to uphold rules, but above that, to accommodate individuals.
