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Repairs Maintenance & Renovations

Condominium Inspection Findings (Summer 2008)
by Don Gratton

Asbestos -What You Need to Know
by Gina Cody

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It’s Time to Future-Proof Your Building
by Rick Rakus

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Five Steps to a Better Roof Installation
by Henry J. Jansen

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The Downward Spiral of a Condominium Building (Spring 2008)
by Robert L.Weinberg, MBA, RCM, ACCI
The best medicine for a spiral is to prevent it......
work together.....be a team.

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A Bad Case of Mould - Goodwin v. DCC No. 54 (Fall 2007)
by Lou Natale
An example of potential liabilities facing corporations and board members who fail to comply with their legal obligations to repair and maintain common elements.

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Security Issues (Spring 2007)
by Denise Lash, B.Sc., LL.B., ACCI, FCCI
How much - and how effective - security is, will ultimately depend on how much residents are willing to pay. Security goes hand in hand with costs.

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Fire Prevention: Inhibiting the Outbreak
by Fred P. Baumgartner and Ray Goulet
The main objective of a Fire Safety Plan (FSP) is to increase fire safety awareness for residents and minimize life-threatening situations.

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Unhealthy Condos: Tracking Down the REAL Problems
by Kim Strong & Les Woods
Proper maintenance of the handling system, other building systems and structural elements are critical.

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Condominium Housekeeping - In House Vs. Contract (Winter 2003)
By: Rene Zacek
An overview of key considerations which should help condominium corporations make the right decisions for the optimal solution of their housekeeping arrangements.

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Photoluminescence Leads to a Bright New Era in Fire Safety (Fall 2003)
By: Marg Cole

Nothing is simpler, better for the environment, or claims it will never fail when lives are at stake. Get the lowdown on this revolutionary new technology that will help ensure building occupants have every possible chance of survival during a fire or other disaster.

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The Throne Speech; Down the Toilet - The Low Down on the Low Flush! (Fall 2003)
By: Jeff Jeffcoat P. Eng., RCM

It appears everyone agrees that low-flush toilets are a good thing in theory. As author, Jeff Jeffcoat points out, the key to success lies in being selective in the choice of fixtures.

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Saving Money with Strategic Tree Care (Fall 2002)
By: Patricia Thompson, B.Sc.F

Knowing why and when trees need pruning can make the Property Manager or Director's job easier. If pruning is done when not necessary money is wasted. If trees aren't pruned when required, pruning costs are higher and tree health and longevity is compromised. This article leads the reader through the lifecycle of the tree and outlines what care needs to be taken at each stage.

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Resort Condominiums: Big City Problems in Cottage Country (Spring 2001),
by Lou Natale, B.A., LL.B., Minden Gross Grafstein & Greenstein LLP

An in-depth look at problems incurred by many resort condominiums in cottage country ... serious fire code violations, construction problems, deteriorating parking garages, inadequate reserve funds. Lou Natale explores several key reasons which have contributed to the recent problems that have hit condominiums in cottage country such as incapable small town building departments, small town builders in experienced in condominium construction, and inexperienced property managers.

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