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Co-ops with Just One Elevator
Date
18 March 2019
Big, expensive decisions lie ahead for housing co-ops with a single elevator that is starting to show its age. After 20 to 25 years of service, elevators will reach the end of their effective lives. Toward the end of this period, the elevator may experience decreasing performance, along with many
Renovation Saves Energy: Shalom Community Housing Co-operative
Date
19 March 2019
Over the past 30 years, building standards and techniques have changed. So it’s not surprising that Shalom Community Housing Co-operative gained more than its members expected when it undertook major renovations.
Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Shalom is a 40-unit townhouse-style co-op arranged in
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Get Planning with a BCA: A New Guide
Date
17 July 2018
To take care of aging buildings, co-ops need to plan for repairs and replacements. A good place to start is with a Building Condition Assessment (BCA). The Agency’s Technical Services team has developed a plain language guide to help co-ops get started and understand the how to get started, how to
Your Co-op’s Heating and Ventilation System
Date
17 July 2018
Heating and ventilation are important in residential buildings, especially to co-ops with mid- to high-rise multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). The mechanical-system equipment within a MURB plays a significant role in the building’s energy efficiency, resident comfort and utility costs.
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Management Trend
The trend to hire management companies continues. 58% of co-ops hire management companies, compared to 28% that employ independent staff as their managers.