Managing a building was never easy, but now during the COVID-19 pandemic, you are faced with a new challenge. You must now learn how to operate your building more effectively to prevent any virus or airborne contaminants. Where do you even begin? Keller Jansen...
If you own or represent a building that is 50,000 square feet or larger, it’s time to start thinking about writing a report on your building’s energy and water usage for the Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) regulation. The EWRB, first announced in...
When buying a new home or condominium, it’s easy to sometimes think of the builders and engineers as the bad guys: it’s you vs. them. We’re here to tell you that’s not the case! Keller Jansen Engineers is a leading consulting engineering company With over 60 affiliate...
certifications and qualifications As a condominium manager, your day to day tasks can get pretty overwhelming. The best thing you can do is eliminate as many problems as possible before they even exist. Whether the condominium is in the design process or a couple of...
From mechanical arms assisting doctors in surgery to drones delivering online shopping packages, technology is quickly transforming how we work in every field. Every industry is maximizing their potential with new and exciting programs and machinery, and the...
Condominium property managers, along with condo boards and service contractors, play a big role in keeping condos in peak condition. Condo corporations are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repairs of anything beyond the boundaries of individual units, which...
CONTROLLING ODOUR TRANSFER IN CONDOMINIUMS WHAT ARE ODOURS? Odours consist of molecules that float and are carried by air movement. Condominium occupants frequently complain of unwanted odours in their units: intruding smells of cigarettes, cooking, garbage, and the...
WHAT IS A STANDARD UNIT? Condominium Corporations in Ontario are required to obtain insurance for both the common elements and the Standard Unit against major perils such as fire, lightning, windstorm, water escape and many others. Additionally, the corporation is...
EFFECTS ON CONDOMINIUMS PROMPT PAYMENT ARRIVED FOR ONTARIO'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ON OCTOBER 1ST, 2019. It is critical that condominium boards, property managers, and contractors take steps to ensure that their payment processes fully comply with the new legislation....
Inspections are crucial when determining the safety, reliability and soundness of any structure, whether you own it, manage it, rent it, are looking to sell or purchase it. This is especially true when it comes to searching for troubling water leaks that can cause...
