Commercial Property Management News
The last 30 days · Oct. 5 – Nov. 4, 2026
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Ontario proposes new recycling rules for commercial buildings
The province’s review of its industrial, commercial and institutional recycling rules would make recycling mandatory and add materials, while scaling back waste audits and reduction work plans. Comments close Nov. 26.
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A resilience plan is only as good as the team that carries it out
Climate-resilience plans succeed when property managers and operations staff have the time, information and budget to deliver them. The column urges owners to fund the measures that cut identified risks.
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Higher bond yields put building quality in focus
Avison Young says rising long-term yields push up cap rates and borrowing costs. Newer, well-kept buildings with strong tenants should hold value best; older properties face more leasing risk and capital spending.
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Building operations take centre stage again
With rent and value growth flattening, owners are counting on day-to-day operations to lift building performance, while an ageing workforce leaves fewer experienced operators to do it.
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Check vendors’ cyber security before they reach building systems
Contractors often have access to building systems. Owners are urged to review vendors’ security practices before granting access, and to share lessons from breaches rather than hide them.