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  • Charging forward: A strata’s guide to EV readiness

    Charging forward: A strata’s guide to EV readiness
    2025/04/22

    Electric vehicles are here to stay – is your strata ready? Lee MacFarlane from Edwards Mechanical breaks down the process for making a building EV-ready. From infrastructure upgrades to funding, he covers key steps, and what councils need to know to future-proof their building.

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    1 時間 8 分
  • Perfecting the RFP process: Council alignment tips for new management

    Perfecting the RFP process: Council alignment tips for new management
    2025/03/13

    In this episode of the podcast, we explore how strata councils must align during the RFP process when selecting new management. Guests Dave Calloway, Regional Vice President with FirstService Residential, and Kim Palmieri, Vice President Sales & Operations East Region, share expert insights on avoiding common mistakes and ensuring smooth decision-making. Tune in to learn how to navigate this complex process and secure the right management team for your community.

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    57 分
  • Making data driven decisions: The power of BENCHMARK

    Making data driven decisions: The power of BENCHMARK
    2025/01/23

    In this episode, CEO David Diestel discusses the groundbreaking Benchmark report from FirstService Residential. Packed with critical financial data for high-rise communities, this report is essential for budget-savvy boards. From maintenance fees to reserve funds, this guide supports boards to confidently back their budgetary decisions with data.

    Discover how this resource could transform your budget meetings. Our commitment to Life, simplified.

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    3 Keys to Decision Making for Strata Councils

    Maintenance Planner Checklist

    8 Steps for Going out to Bid
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    50 分
  • First-Year Frustrations: A Strata Council Survival Guide for New Builds

    First-Year Frustrations: A Strata Council Survival Guide for New Builds
    2024/11/18

    In the first year of managing a newly built strata, councils often encounter unexpected issues with developers, from deficiencies to lack of money. This episode delves into the common frustrations councils face in new builds, offering practical advice to overcome initial hurdles and ensure long-term success. Tune in for expert tips, red flags to watch for, and essential survival strategies to help your council navigate the first-year journey with confidence.

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  • Council’s Toolkit: Combatting unsafe behaviour with bylaws

    Council’s Toolkit: Combatting unsafe behaviour with bylaws
    2024/11/05

    In this episode, Brent and James explore how strata councils can effectively address unsafe behavior, bullying, and harassment by utilizing their most powerful resource—bylaws. Return guest, Lisa Mackie, Partner and Strata Lawyer with AHBL breaks down the key steps councils can take to enforce bylaws that promote safety and respect within their communities.

    Join us as we discuss practical strategies for using bylaws to foster a secure and harmonious strata environment.
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    44 分
  • Mandatory depreciation reports are the tip of the iceberg

    Mandatory depreciation reports are the tip of the iceberg
    2024/09/17

    Brace yourself for the new era of depreciation reports that’s rewriting the rules for strata corporations. We discuss the sweeping changes and their profound implications for future planning and asset management. Learn how these pivotal changes will impact future planning and why it’s just the beginning.
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    1 時間 6 分
  • The art of the deal: Key aspects of negotiating contracts for strata councils

    The art of the deal: Key aspects of negotiating contracts for strata councils
    2024/08/06
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  • The question every strata buyer should ask (but doesn't)

    The question every strata buyer should ask (but doesn't)
    2024/07/04

    In this episode, Brent and James are joined by Matt Scalena, one of the hosts of the ever-popular Vancouver Real Estate Podcast. Together they discuss the impact a realtor has on the dynamic landscape of purchasing in a strata. This is a must listen for any first time home buyers and those new to strata living.

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    1 時間 5 分