Water taps: The invisible cost that will run you dry
By: Margaux Berry As condo board president of 68 Abell St. condominium in Little Portugal, Toronto, I know a thing or two about building operations. You might be surprised that the biggest invisible cost is water. In 2019, the average...
Cool off on AC to cool down greenhouse gas emissions
It’s summer in the city and, if you listen carefully, you can hear the whir of air conditioning (AC) units running across the city. These machines help residential, high-rise dwellers stay cool in the summer — especially during pandemic lockdowns;...
Igniting tenant participation in summer energy savings
Energy efficiency and cost savings are often top of mind for property managers, especially in summer when high temperatures drive tenants to more frequently adjust thermostats in order to stay cool and comfortable in their suites. Building-wide thermostat fluctuations can...
Prop tech, property managers and the at-home workforce
Maintaining profitability and tenant satisfaction throughout the pandemic will require help from readily available property management technologies. Hospitals, healthcare and physical distancing. Storefront retail and access to essential goods. Unemployment and household finances. COVID-19 has had an immediate and upending...
How to make working from home comfortable for tenants
While 6.8 million Canadians are currently working from home, employers and staff are starting to better understand how much a physical workplace plays a role in cultivating employee culture and wellness. Offices in commercial spaces are uniquely designed to encourage...
Just Breathe: Air ventilation could be the key to a healthier home
Our home. Our abode. Our sanctuary. Wherever you call home, it should be a clean and healthy place to recharge for your own health and wellbeing. Considering we spend 90% of our time at home, our priority should be making...
