Restrained amenities a window on what ails rental housing
In the United States many landlords compete for tenants with different amenities packages: some are addressed at students and young people, others at families, others at seniors and still others at special niche markets. The amenities extend to physical building features and to services that are available at the building or complex. New buildings in particular are built with amenities installed or in mind. Read more >

Breathing easier in apartment buildings
Only recently has the general public started to recognize that the air inside our homes can also make us sick, and that it can actually be significantly worse than what we breathe outside. The US Environmental Protection Agency has even included indoor air quality among its top five risks to public health. Read more >

New options in roofing
Flat roofs are the roof of choice for many commercial buildings as they are the most cost-efficient shape because of the space that can be utilized below and above the roof. The challenge is that many of the flat roof systems out on the market today have a negative impact on our environment. Read more >

Take the technology train to better pest management
Last year was packed with new technology: Ipads, e-readers, Xbox 360 Kinect. As tenants dip further into the digital age, they’ll expect their building to advance along with them. Luckily, even some of those practices that haven’t traditionally been perceived as tech-savvy have made their way into the digital world, helping to make building operations run smoothly. One example – pest control. Read more >