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Cion Corp Announces Name Change (former Cion Coulter Corp)
Cion Coulter Corp. has announced a name change, as the firm grows both locally and nationally under a single brand.
Meet Cion’s Phil Dewasha, Near North Ontario Office Manager and Senior Project Manager
Meet Phil Dewasha, our Near North Ontario Office Manager and Senior Project Manager located in Muskoka. Phil is a member of the Kanienkeha:ka Wahta Mohawk Nation who has passed
Old vs. New Condos
Are there any differences between reserve fund studies for older condos versus new ones? Kevin Shaw discusses the differences to the studies in ACMO’s (The Association of Condominium Managers
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Celebrating women in Canadian architecture and engineering
With “celebrating women who tell our stories” being this year’s Women’s History Month theme, Cion Corp. is proud to recognize and honour the leading women in Canadian architecture and engineering.
Toronto Deep Retrofit Challenge
The City of Toronto has launched the Deep Retrofit Challenge, aiming to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from buildings in Toronto.
Meet Cion’s Kevin Shaw, B.Tech. (Arch.Sc.), Principal – Building Science
With the continued growth of the condominium market in Ontario, Cion Corp. would like to spotlight Kevin Shaw, B.Tech. (Arch.Sc.), Principal – Building Science.
Discussing Sustainability with Philip Brearton, P.Eng., LEED AP
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, Cion would like to spotlight Philip Brearton, P.Eng., LEED AP.
Interview with France Sigouin, P.Eng. Principal, National Operations at Cion Corp.
Looking back on Women’s History Month, we’d like to spotlight France Sigouin, P.Eng. who joined Cion’s team last September.
Celebrating women in Canadian architecture and engineering
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, it is important to recognize and honour the leading women in Canadian architecture and engineering.
Application of control joints in brick veneers
The proper application of control joints in brick veneers isn’t a new topic, however, given the frequency of brick cladding failures we encounter, we thought it would be helpful to review the principles of control joint design and the related consequences of ineffective design.
When it rains, it pours: Why condominium corporations should enlist an engineer to best prepare for emergencies
Condominium corporations tend to rely on the engineer who is familiar with their building, often from previous services, so having immediate access to resources familiar with the building can be critical to reaching a timely resolution.
How might climate change impact condo standards going forward?
The negative effects of climate change have become more apparent over time. As a result, building standards have shifted to prepare for events such as floods, extreme heat, wildfires, and more, which come with a host of issues on their own.
Before hiring a professional: Steps to take in dealing with odour between condominium units
Here is a list of steps a condo manger or unit owner can take before hiring a professional to identify and correct the issue of odour between condominium units.
What’s that smell: Assessing and dealing with odour transfer between condominium units
One of the complexities in dealing with odour transfer between condominium units is that there are very few building standards, laws or legal precedents that specifically deal with odour.
Sorting Out the Superfluous – Document Management for the Retail Dynamic
Evan Shkolnik discusses the challenges Large Shopping Centres face with managing their drawings and the implementation of ProjectWeb FM. The article published in the Canadian Property Management March edition,
When it Rains it Pours
The Engineers Role Kim Coulter walks us through the role of the Condominium’s engineer in dealing with emergencies and trying to keep rehabilitation costs to a minimum, in this
