Property Management
CondoBusiness
When owners open a home-based business
From ensuite take-out resto to teaching downward facing dog in the common areas, here’s the lowdown on this trendier work-from-home shift, with some legal and insurance tips.
Canadian Property Management
Ottawa commercial landlords bid welcome
Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, confirms that public service employees will be expected to spend 40 to 60 per cent of their working hours in a formal office setting.
CondoBusiness
Have you implemented your harassment rules and policies?
Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, we have seen an increasing trend of unacceptable behaviour within condo communities, directed at property managers, directors, other owners/residents and even contractors.
REMI Network
Modernizing building security
Modern building management technology offers end-to-end solutions which make security simple and centralized.
Canadian Property Management
Portaramp: Innovation in building accessibility
The ability to safely enter and exit a building is something many of us may take for granted. And yet, for a significant portion of the population, accessibility is a daily challenge.
CondoBusiness
Creating a career path for condo managers
Rallying future condo managers to join the industry, including young professionals, requires a great deal of awareness, which is currently lacking.
Canadian Property Management
Numbers don’t lie: Industry predictions for 2022
In 2016, I predicted what the future held for the building restoration industry and its clients. Now, after the last six years, my concerns have only multiplied.
Canadian Property Management
Winterizing your commercial property
Even the toughest commercial buildings can fall prey to Canadian winters. Still, commercial property managers and owners can take preventative measures to protect their assets and keep tenants safe and comfortable.
CondoBusiness
Winter ready, resident safe
Canadian winters can be harsh on condo buildings, but by managers and owners can take preventative measures to protect their assets and keep tenants safe and comfortable.
CondoBusiness
Ontario condo managers grapple with price hikes
As multi-residential buildings grapple with rising construction costs, condo managers in Ontario are experiencing the impacts up close.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Save money with better energy efficiency in your building
As a facility manager, energy efficiency is an important tool to save money and get your building running at its best. Even though Canada is
REMI Network
Power failure tips for high-rise condo owners
A crane hit a high-voltage transmission line in Toronto in August and caused thousands of condo owners to lose power for a prolonged period of time. Here are some tips to ensure high-rises are ready for the next power failure.
REMI Network
Upgrade your facility with 2022’s biggest technology trends
Facility managers across all sectors are using industry innovation to improve productivity, streamline processes, and boost profits.
CondoBusiness
Freehold and lot line condos: Which insurance do you need?
Freehold or lot line condos carry unique maintenance obligations, and this is where confusion over insurance can set in.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
More than a map: The many uses for digital signage
While “digital directories” in a healthcare setting are most often used to help people find their way, wayfinding is just one of several ways they can benefit patients, visitors and staff.
REMI Network
TD Centre largest to achieve WELL certification
The Toronto-Dominion Centre, at 4.3 million square feet, has become the largest office complex in Canada to attain WELL certification.
Canadian Property Management
Clearing the way: Monster Plowing company celebrates GTA growth
There's nothing like a Canadian winter to put snow plowing companies to the test. Since 2008, Monster Plowing Company has risen to the challenge, becoming one of the premier sources of seasonal snow and ice removal for over 500 properties
throughout the Greater Toronto Area.