CM Magazine

Website Contact the business

CM Magazine Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from CM Magazine, Magazine, .

CM (Condominium Manager) magazine is the flagship quarterly publication of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) and for more than 30 years has served as the leading source of in-depth coverage of industry issues and information.

📬 ACMO Envelope is here! (Just one day later than usual.)Yesterday's GTA Golf Tournament at Deer Creek Golf Club was a t...
13/08/2026

📬 ACMO Envelope is here! (Just one day later than usual.)

Yesterday's GTA Golf Tournament at Deer Creek Golf Club was a tremendous success, and we're extending a big thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing day on the course.

Now, settle in for a great read! This week's issue is packed with:
✅ Important advocacy updates
✅ A brand-new ACMO Tech from Airfixx
✅ Registration open for our August 26 webinar: Responding to Difficult Residents: The C.A.L.M. Response
✅ Condo Conference 2026 registrations, sponsorships, and exhibitor sales now open
✅ Must-read Condoland news
✅ New CAT decisions
✅ And, as always, our valued advertisers

Open your inbox and dive in or read here! 📖
https://mailchi.mp/acmo.org/acmo-news-13aug2026-7234137

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝟖𝟓 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬...
13/08/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝟖𝟓 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
News and Previews || John Margaritis, Vice President of Sales & Estimating, ArmourCo Solutions

What if a condominium refurbishment could do more than upgrade a space — and instead tell a meaningful story?

This feature highlights how a corridor and lobby renewal at 85 Duke Street West in Kitchener evolved into a thoughtful expression of identity, community, and place. Moving beyond conventional design approaches, the board prioritized authenticity and cultural connection, leading to the integration of original Indigenous artwork throughout the building.

Through collaboration with local artist Luke Swinson, each floor was transformed into part of a larger narrative inspired by the Grand River and surrounding landscape — creating a connected, everyday experience for residents rather than a single design feature.

The project demonstrates how procurement decisions can extend beyond materials and finishes to reflect values, support local voices, and enhance the lived experience of a community. By embedding art into daily touchpoints, the building now offers not just improved spaces, but a stronger sense of belonging and identity.

A compelling example of how thoughtful planning and creative vision can redefine what capital improvements mean in condominium living.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/618

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭Feature || Gerry ...
11/08/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Feature || Gerry Bourdeau, RCM, Owner & Principal, Bourdeau & Company

In condominium procurement, rigorous processes are often applied when hiring contractors — but not always when engaging the professionals who define the work itself.

In this insightful feature, Gerry Bourdeau — a condominium manager and consultant with extensive experience in governance and project planning — highlights a common industry blind spot: the lack of structure when procuring engineering services. While contractors are selected through detailed tenders and thorough evaluations, engineers are often engaged informally, without clear scopes or comparable proposals.

The article demonstrates how this gap can lead to inconsistent assumptions, unclear deliverables, and proposals that vary widely in scope and cost — making meaningful comparison difficult and increasing the risk of misaligned expectations.

It reinforces the value of applying a structured RFP approach when hiring engineers, not to complicate the process, but to clarify objectives, define deliverables, and ensure fair and informed decision-making. It also highlights the critical role of managers in guiding this process — asking the right questions, developing practical templates, and helping boards make decisions based on substance rather than guesswork.

Because ultimately, strong procurement doesn’t begin with the contractor — it begins with defining the work properly from the start.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/617

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲Feature || Mohammad Givehchi, P.Eng., Ph.D.,...
06/08/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
Feature || Mohammad Givehchi, P.Eng., Ph.D., Consulting Engineer, UL Standards & Engagement Technical Committee Member

Fire and life safety in condominium buildings is not just about individual systems working — it’s about how those systems function together when it matters most.

In this technically focused feature, Mohammad Givehchi — a consulting engineer specializing in integrated systems testing — examines the growing importance of coordinated fire protection and life safety systems, particularly under CAN/ULC-1001 requirements. The article highlights a common misconception: that testing individual systems is sufficient, when in reality, true readiness depends on how all systems interact during an emergency.

With increasing regulatory expectations in Ontario, the article outlines how integrated systems testing has become a critical component of compliance, particularly for newer buildings and projects involving system upgrades or modifications.

It also provides practical guidance for managers, from defining clear procurement scopes to asking the right questions when engaging testing providers — ensuring that proposals reflect the full scope of coordination, documentation, and follow-through required.

By approaching life safety through the lens of smart procurement, managers and boards can move beyond reactive compliance toward proactive risk management — strengthening both building resilience and resident safety.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/616

Check out this week’s issue of ACMO Envelope:✅ Condoland Podcast Ep 14 is now out!✅ Webinar Registration Now Open✅ Golf ...
05/08/2026

Check out this week’s issue of ACMO Envelope:

✅ Condoland Podcast Ep 14 is now out!
✅ Webinar Registration Now Open
✅ Golf Tournament: Sold Out!
✅ CM Magazine: Read the latest issue
✅ Condo Headlines
✅ CAT Decisions

Look for it in your inbox or read here:
https://mailchi.mp/acmo.org/acmo-news-5aug2026-7234025

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠...
04/08/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Feature || Alkita Zeko, Condominium Manager, Newton-Trelawney Management

As Ontario’s condominium sector faces aging infrastructure, rising costs, and increasing environmental pressures, procurement is evolving from a reactive process into a strategic tool for long-term sustainability.

In this forward-looking feature, Alkita Zeko — a condominium manager specializing in strategic sourcing and environmental efficiency — explores how procurement decisions can shape not only financial outcomes, but also operational resilience and environmental performance. Moving beyond price-driven decisions, the article highlights the importance of lifecycle costing, structured evaluation, and aligning procurement strategies with long-term building needs.

It also emphasizes the role of professional management in guiding boards through complex decisions, ensuring transparency, accountability, and collaboration across stakeholders.

Through a real-world case study at DCC124, the article demonstrates how structured procurement and data-driven evaluation can deliver measurable improvements in system performance and resource efficiency — reinforcing the value of informed, sustainability-focused decision-making.

As expectations across the industry continue to evolve, this piece offers a clear perspective on how smart procurement can support stronger, more resilient condominium communities.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/615

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨Feature || Mitchell Gerskup, P.Eng., Building Science & R...
30/07/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨
Feature || Mitchell Gerskup, P.Eng., Building Science & Restoration Engineer, Best Consultants

Procurement can often feel overwhelming — but with the right structure, it becomes a clear and manageable process.

In this practical, step-by-step feature, Mitchell Gerskup breaks down procurement into four essential stages: understanding project requirements, selecting the right procurement approach, running the process, and awarding the contract. Each phase highlights key decisions that directly impact project outcomes, cost control, and long-term performance.

The article emphasizes the importance of defining the problem clearly at the outset, aligning scope and budget expectations, and choosing the appropriate procurement method — whether direct purchase, RFP, or competitive bidding — based on project complexity and risk.

It also reinforces that effective procurement goes beyond pricing, focusing on vendor evaluation, contract clarity, and leveraging professional expertise to ensure an “apples-to-apples” comparison and stronger decision-making.

By approaching procurement as a structured workflow rather than a one-time task, managers can reduce risk, improve efficiency, and deliver lasting value to the communities they serve.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/614

Check out this week's issue of ACMO Envelope:✅ Coming Soon! Condoland Podcast Ep 14 - Drops on August 5 at 6:00 a.m. ET✅...
29/07/2026

Check out this week's issue of ACMO Envelope:
✅ Coming Soon! Condoland Podcast Ep 14 - Drops on August 5 at 6:00 a.m. ET
✅ Golf Tournament: Sold out!
✅ CM Magazine: Read the latest issue
✅ Condo Headlines
✅ CAT Decisions

Look for it in your inbox or read here:
https://mailchi.mp/acmo.org/acmo-news-29july2026-7233998

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦Featu...
28/07/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦
Feature || Ashley Winberg, Condominium Lawyer, Common Ground Condo Law

In condominium procurement, even well-intentioned decisions can lead to significant risk when processes are not clearly defined or consistently applied.

In this legal-focused feature, Ashley Winberg outlines the critical differences between formal tenders and requests for proposals — and why selecting the right process from the outset is essential. The article highlights how procurement missteps often arise not from major failures, but from overlooked details such as unclear tender requirements, inconsistent evaluation practices, and improper post-closing communications.

From accepting non-compliant bids to deviating from published evaluation criteria, these common errors can expose boards and managers to disputes, reputational risk, and challenges to the integrity of the process.

The article also reinforces best practices for running fair and defensible procurement processes — including clear drafting, structured evaluation, strict adherence to requirements, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Because ultimately, effective procurement is not only about achieving value — it is about ensuring transparency, consistency, and decisions that can withstand scrutiny.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/613

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 “𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬”Feature || Kaezad Wania, P.Eng., Vice Presiden...
23/07/2026

📘 From the Summer 2026 Issue of CM Magazine
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 “𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬”
Feature || Kaezad Wania, P.Eng., Vice President of Engineering & Operations, Baypath Inc.

In condominium buildings, major issues rarely appear overnight — they often begin as small, overlooked inconsistencies that escalate over time into costly operational challenges.

In this feature, Kaezad Wania examines how many of these issues can be traced back to procurement decisions made early in a project. While selecting the lowest bid may seem financially responsible, the article highlights how gaps in scope, differing assumptions, and incomplete specifications can lead to change orders, system performance issues, and increased long-term costs.

Through technical, real-world examples — from mechanical system failures to underperforming boiler upgrades — the article demonstrates how perceived “cost savings” are often deferred costs that resurface during operations, where they are more complex and expensive to resolve.

It reinforces that procurement is not simply a financial exercise, but a structured process of evaluating scope, technical alignment, and risk allocation. With clearly defined requirements, thorough bid evaluation, and early involvement of technical expertise, boards and managers can make decisions that support both performance and long-term value.

Because ultimately, smart procurement is not about spending less — it is about evaluating better.

🔗 Read the full article: https://acmo.org/publications/cm-magazine/article/612

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CM Magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to CM Magazine:

Shortcuts

  • Want your business to be the top-listed media company?

Share