Trace Consulting Group (TCG) was proud to attend the 2025 Condo Conference, one of the premier events for condominium professionals across Ontario. The conference brought together industry leaders, property managers, engineers, and service providers to share insights, explore innovations, and strengthen connections within the condo community.
This article offers a few practical insights for boards looking to get the most out of their professional relationships, drawn from my experience both engineering solutions and serving as a board member.
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Noise and odor are tricky and subjective. They don’t always show up where they start and don’t always present themselves when you are looking for them. They travel through walls, ceilings, ducts, and shafts. They shift with airflow, mechanical cycles, or weather. And while they don’t damage drywall or short out a fuse box, they affect quality of life in ways that are very real.
Fire alarms save lives. But in many older multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), owners and managers are not sure if their systems meet today’s standards. The big question we hear all the time is: What is required by law and what is simply a smart safety upgrade?
In recent years, the conversation around fire safety in high-rise buildings has evolved significantly. One noteworthy development is the regulatory shift allowing the removal of fire hose cabinets in certain high-rise structures in Ontario.
Fire safety is a paramount concern in high-rise residential buildings. Ontario has strict building codes and regulations in place to ensure the safety of occupants in the event of a fire, and one critical aspect of this safety framework is the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire dampers.
Fire safety in high-rise residential buildings is a shared responsibility. While fire alarms, sprinklers, and other systems are crucial, trained fire wardens are also vital in ensuring the safety of residents during an emergency. Fire wardens help manage evacuations, prevent confusion, and make sure that fire safety procedures are followed correctly.
Building owners must annually report energy, water data for 50,000+ sq. ft. buildings to Ministry of Energy
Urban growth spurs high-rise construction, posing energy consumption challenges. Solutions include renewables, efficiency upgrades, and maintenance.
Owners, managers monitor building energy usage via load monitoring to ensure efficiency and electrical system reliability.
Maglocks enhance building security; required in stairwells for emergency exits; comply with OBC regulations.
Building owners and property managers must understand elevator emergency power and high-rise regulations for safety compliance.
Emergency lighting systems in buildings ensure safe evacuation, meet legal requirements, and protect occupants during emergencies.
Toronto high-rise fire prompts increased inspections. Condos must ensure smoke control systems' proper function.
Toronto pursues ambitious GHG reduction, targeting Net Zero by 2040 with focused building retrofits. Nine policy actions outlined.
Toronto high-rise fire prompts increased enforcement and inspections. Condos urged to ensure smoke control systems function.
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