The 102 pilot locations, hosting a total of 307 hens in residential neighbourhoods, engendered three noise complaints and two odour complaints over a nearly four-year period.

With winter making its slow retreat, now is an ideal time to ensure buildings aren’t susceptible to a springtime of water issues. 

In the wake of the pandemic, the ability to maintain clean and hygienic indoor environments has become central to keeping occupants safe,  comfortable and willing to remain in their spaces.

With rooftop footprints and configurations in constant flux, considerations for safety cannot fall through the cracks. 

Finding back-office talent was a challenge for property management firms, but employers are discovering that virtual staffing is more effective than ever at filling workforce gaps.

Finding back-office talent was a challenge for property management firms, but employers are discovering that virtual staffing is more effective than ever at filling workforce gaps.

The work-from-home revolution, rise of online deliveries, and other resident trends have heightened considerations for building security and access control that property operators are wise to address.

Property Managers aren't typically mindful of elevator codes and developments; however, incoming amendments to jurisdictionally adopted elevator codes will be affecting CapEx planning whether these are initially considered or not.

Ready or not, sustainability has become table stakes in property management. Tenants and investors are increasingly intent on partnering with operators who are committed to greening their operations and taking the lead on climate issues.

Many industries are experiencing shortages due to the pandemic. However, as we see the situation change to an endemic, the staff lost through layoffs and shutdowns may no longer be waiting in the wings. Now is the time to look at talent recruitment and the technology that can make the process easier.

The first and most critical step is for corporations to determine whether they have a smoke control system maintenance and testing procedure document in place.

How can social media be a safe venue for transparency, so that owners, residents, boards and management aren't afraid of the platform?

When planning and executing renovations, your pest management provider should be seen as a partner throughout the entire process.

It's time to look forward at the MJW Team (divisions of Metro Jet Wash Corporation). After one of the most disruptive years on record, the waste equipment cleaning specialist is eager to enter 2022 with fresh insights and renewed optimism.

As the property management sector grows in volume and complexity, building teams across the industry are working overtime to manage day-to-day financial and tenant management tasks.

Commercial landlords will be expected to verify the vaccination status of building personnel, including contractors and subcontractors, who enter premises that the Canadian government leases.

Many commercial real estate operators are making the simple business case for buildings that are functional for all potential users. It’s a quest that can begin with simple investigations, simple low-cost measures and simple mindfulness.