Buildings naturally have different water usage intensities (WUI) depending on a combination of factors. The majority of residential water usage can be directly attributed to occupant activities such as flushing toilets, showering, food preparation, and cleaning....
Urban neighborhoods are transforming with an influx of new citizens, expansions of mass transit, and affordable housing, but these positive developments also have the potential to negatively impact pre-existing building owners. In order to limit the damage potential...
Do you ever wonder why some residential buildings in Canada develop a large buildup of ice at the edge of their roofs? Although it can look magical during the holiday season, this is both a safety hazard and a building envelope concern. The accumulation of ice at the...
THE INS AND OUTS OF WINDOW REPLACEMENT Selecting replacement windows for your building may seem simple and straight forward. However, this can be one of the most confusing and complex processes which can plague even the most knowledgeable of condominium boards. In...
The leaves are already starting to change colour and will soon be falling into those seemingly endless blankets on front lawns. That means one thing: fall is upon us and winter is coming! As tempting as it would be to snuggle up by the fire and concentrate on keeping...
You might be wondering, what constitutes a condominium. It’s easy to spot the apartment-style or high-rise residences that are the major type of condominiums, we see them all across major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Mississauga. However, the term condominium...
In the province of Saskatchewan it is required by law for condominiums with 12 units or more to have a reserve fund and conduct a reserve fund study (RFS). Moreover, it's mandatory that these condominiums conduct a reserve fund study every five years. If you’re...
Performing annual inspections and maintenance for your sloped roof will ensure it functions correctly and lasts its intended service life. Roofing is one of the largest capital replacements a building faces, yet it is often neglected and ignored unless someone reports...
Performing annual inspections and maintenance for your flat roof will ensure it functions correctly and lasts its intended service life. Roofing is one of the largest capital replacements a building faces, yet it is often neglected and ignored unless someone reports a...
“The windows are scheduled to be washed next week! But have the roof anchors been certified for use?”. We frequently encounter Property Managers who require inspection of the roof anchors that form a part of their fall arrest system. Often, the Property Managers are...
