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COVID Impact on Condos: 5 Unexpected Ways it Interfered with Board’s Plans
COVID impact on condos has been felt throughout the GTA and beyond. Many condo boards could find the operational adjustments made for COVID could contribute to financial issues for their condo. Here we outline five unexpected ways COVID impacts your condo board’s plans. 1. Lagging Maintenance Schedules No one can blame you if your maintenance…
Read MoreBest Strategies For Condos Post-Pandemic Workforce Transition
In our blog How to Be Prepared for the Post COVID Workplace, we explained how to create the ideal hybrid workplace model. Now, here are our top strategies for condo corporations for successful workforce transition post-pandemic. Understand the Need to Acclimatize Post-Pandemic We all faced instant change when lockdown measures were announced. As a result,…
Read MoreCondo Insurance: Why Now Is The Time Boards to Plan For Insurance Challenges
As more buildings in the GTA age, the risk for major issues such as water damage rises. Here we explore the world of condo insurance and why now is the time your condo board should plan for insurance challenges. Insurable Losses and Your Reserve Fund Your reserve fund pays for “foreseeable” major repairs and replacements…
Read MoreHow To Avoid Mistakes When Reopening Condo Amenities
While the entire city of Toronto lets out a collective sigh of relief as restrictions ease, your condo board might find itself ill-prepared for the grand reopening condo amenities. Here we offer tips to help avoid mistakes as you prepare for the reopening. Keep Tabs On Progress Because the government is being extra cautious this…
Read MoreHow To Be Prepared for The Post COVID Workforce
Wondering what your condo workforce will look like post COVID? Here we offer tips for creating a hybrid model for a productive, happy workplace in the post-pandemic world. The Hybrid Model Although different expectations from your management, staff, and residents can make the transition more difficult, it also presents a unique opportunity to create a…
Read MoreYour Condo Board’s Easy Overview of Deep Retrofits
Deep energy retrofits can save your condo as much as 60% or more on energy costs. Here’s an easy overview of deep retrofits and how to implement them efficiently. How to Identify Triggers for Deep Retrofits Deep retrofits are extensive upgrades, addressing issues with your building’s energy efficiency. Knowing when to implement the capital improvements…
Read MoreFind The Best Reserve Fund Study Provider for your Condo
Reserve Fund Studies provide important guidance for your board’s financing and maintenance plans. As such, you want to know your reserve fund study provider gives you as many insights as possible. Here we offer tips to help you find the best reserve fund study provider for the job. When Reserve Fund Study Providers Consider Inflation…
Read MoreHow To Keep On Top Of Your Condo’s Garage Maintenance
If your condo’s parking garage is over 20-years old, you should develop a five-year schedule for condition assessments. This proactive approach allows you to make incremental repairs resulting in more manageable garage maintenance costs. Here are the tests you should be applying every five years. Delamination Testing: Chain Drag and/or Hammer Tap Survey While this…
Read MoreCondo Community Garden: How to Avoid Unexpected Challenges
A trend toward urban agriculture and condo gardens is opening up new concepts for condo designers. It’s also opening up new avenues for condo boards to discuss the option to create condo community gardens. However, with new concepts come unexpected challenges. Here are some tips to help your condo board avoid those challenges when creating…
Read MoreEnergy Retrofit – Condo’s Guide to Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficiency retrofits are meant to upgrade your property’s energy-consuming systems. In order to meet the needs of varying types of properties, there are different levels of energy retrofits. Below we cover the levels of retrofits and a worry-free way to embrace your energy retrofit initiatives. The Levels of Energy Retrofits There are three levels of…
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