Michelle Ervin
CondoBusiness
Toronto looks at mandatory energy use reporting
Toronto's residential and commercial building may soon track their energy efficiency, as the city looks at mandatory energy use reporting.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New ETFO office sets bar for sustainability
The new ETFO office in Toronto is the city's first purpose-built facility to receive LEED Platinum, and features a Canadian first in geothermal energy.
CondoBusiness
The line between a condo and a rental building
In his book, The Condo Bible, Dan Barnabic explains the problems associated with having too many rental units in condo buildings.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s ongoing expansion
Yorkdale Shopping Centre was once the largest mall in the world . After four upgrades in the last 10 years, it is about to undergo another expansion.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Investing in smart buildings for long-term gains
Combining smart building and smart occupancy to promote productivity and sustainability.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Union Station revitalization runs up costs
Toronto is taking steps to improve its cost estimate process after the Union Station revitalization faced a $80 million funding shortfall.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How to start networking like a pro
Networking means more than collecting piles of business cards; it is all about building strategic relationships.
CondoBusiness
Transforming a former factory into urban lofts
A rare residential laneway project slated for Toronto's Bloordale neighbourhood will transform an old yarn factory into in-demand urban lofts.
CondoBusiness
Tips on revitalizing condo landscapes
Using long-term planning and designing condo landscapes that emphasize user enjoyment can lead to increased property values.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
College of New Caledonia ups design ante
The College of New Caledonia's West Fraser Technical Centre in British Columbia debunks the notion that design must be sacrificed for functionality.
CondoBusiness
Accommodating electric vehicles in condos
Installing electric vehicle-charging stations during construction is straightforward, but retrofitting existing properties can be a challenge.
CondoBusiness
New year brings new Condo Act details
Ontario is now in the final stage of its three-part Condo Act review, meaning a reform bill could be at Queen’s Park early this spring.
CondoBusiness
Planning to ensure reserve funds are adequate
Condo boards must plan ahead and undertake studies to ensure than reserve funds are adequate for future major capital repairs and replacements.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Why buildings must embrace emerging tech
While consumers have taken to emerging tech trends like tablets and social media, the construction and real estate industries have lagged behind.
CondoBusiness
Defusing condominium disputes
While conflicts between tenants is expected in multi-res buildings, property managers must deal with condominium disputes before they escalate.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
What a rise in extreme weather means for FMs
The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.
REMI Network
U.S. Realtors want FHA condo rules relaxed
A majority of U.S. condos are being denied FHA-approval due to what the industry has deemed unnecessarily strict requirements.
