The Global Wellness Institute believes built environments are essential to health and wellness within your condo, driving a growing need for more wellness-centric spaces. As the Toronto real estate market faces value challenges, condo boards can use health and wellness as a competitive edge. Fitwel Certification for your condo board Fitwel Certification targets health and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a time-saving tool with exceptional analytic abilities. Here we discuss whether emerging AI and condo boards are a good mix. What is AI? AI uses technology to mimic human thought. Programs can carry out a growing number of tasks thanks to instant access to information and advanced data processing capabilities. AI…

Performance audits identify common element deficiencies under warranty by the Ontario New Warranties Plan Act. Use our quick performance audit overview to help your condo board ace the process. Performance audit 101 Tarion administers the warranty protection required for new homes and condos. A condo corporation’s common element warranties last up to seven years following…

New condo board members often face an uphill battle learning the ropes and understanding their directive. As volunteers they bring varying skills to the board, which makes getting them up to speed a challenge. To help in the onboarding process, here we share our top tips for new condo board members’ success.  Develop an Onboarding…

Ongoing board member resignations can cause operational disruptions, interfering with your board’s efficiency and effectiveness. However, you can use the following strategies to help avoid resignations and gain control of condo board member churn.  Focus on Resignation Prevention Resignation prevention focuses on simple strategies that help ensure board member satisfaction and success, including:  Formalize your…

Toronto’s 2040 Net Zero deadline calls for retrofit strategies that go beyond traditional cost- benefit calculations. Here we look at how to prepare for the deadline by making smarter retrofit choices that help set the groundwork for sustainability. Consider Larger Retrofits Your board needs to focus on larger scale retrofits. Before undertaking any one project,…

Your condo board has a tough enough learning curve without trying to understand the complicated building permit process. To help make things easier, we’ve broken down the most critical building restoration administrative steps so you can cruise through the process from application to approval.  Identify Your Zoning Your condo’s building zoning is crucial as it…

Finding the right contractor for your condo corporation’s renovation projects is not an easy task. In fact, your condo board must remain compliant and follow a specific condo tendering process. Here, we look at the most critical steps to ensure you know how to follow the proper procedure.  Review Your Condo Corporation’s Tendering Process  Your…

When your condo board is about to embark on a building restoration project, you want to have the right experts on the job. Do you need an architect, an engineer, a building envelope contractor, or all three? Here, we look at the key players in building restoration to ensure you have access to the most…

Congratulations on your new position as a condo board member! While you might be excited about your new role, it comes with a lot of responsibility, including assisting with condo renovation responsibilities like exterior building restoration projects. Here we help debunk common exterior building restoration myths to help you ace your first capital expense project…