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Sealant Replacement Guide for Condominium Managers
Maintaining a condominium community is not an easy task. There are lots of moving parts and parties involved - all with sometimes competing or conflicting priorities. And on top of the day-to-day tasks, one of the main responsibilities of a condominium manager and...
The 5 Step Process To Effective Condominium Project Planning
The life of a condominium manager is a busy one. Having to enforce the declaration, deal with residents' issues, understand law, coordinate maintenance schedules and more - can be a lot to deal with even when things are "slow". When reserve fund projects are due, it...
The True Cost of Deferring Condo Maintenance
In my younger days while driving back from a friend's house in the middle of the night, I heard an awful sound... CLUNK - Skrrrrrrrrrrrr! My tire had completely gone out. And by gone out, I mean it was toast. I can't say I was surprised. Earlier that day my friends...
The Top 5 Reasons To Use A Design-Build On Your Next Common Area Renovation
When thinking of a large interior common element projects, it is easy to become focused on the finished product. This is especially true if you are working with a designer and they've provided renderings and you can't wait to see them come to life. However, the real...
9 Reasons Project Managers Are A Condo Manager’s Best Friend
The role of a condo manager can be a great fit for those who thrive in a dynamic environment where you are called on to wear many different hats throughout the course of a day. It is especially fitting for those who are driven, and get fulfillment out of improving...
9 Things To Consider Before Your Next Interior Common Element Renovation
An interior condo renovation is an exciting opportunity to make some big changes to some of the most common areas of your building – changes that affect your whole condominium community. Whether you are considering a lobby makeover, corridors, party room, or all of...
Fire Code Crackdown
In September 2019, ACMO brought a Fire Code Enforcement Crackdown to the attention of condominium professionals provincially. More specifically, the crackdown is conducted by municipal Fire Services and is targeted primarily towards high-rise and multi-unit...
8 Great Reasons to Renovate Your Condo
In early summer, I had a meeting with a condo manager to discuss some building repairs and possible upgrades. Walking into the entrance and lobby area, I noticed that it had impeccable and beautiful decor - for a funeral parlour. I soon found out that I wasn't alone...
How It’s Done: Exterior Caulking
While caulking can often be overlooked in the grand scheme of condo maintenance, caulking can be an easy and budget-friendly way to solve some common problems within your condo. For one, it helps to save money, energy, and ultimately the environment. It also keeps...