What You Will Learn In This Article:    Learn to recognize the three primary holiday fire risks—decorations, electrical overload, and increased cooking—and their specific mitigation requirements.  Understand the necessity of enforcing the use of  CSA-approved  (Canadian Standards Association) materials for all festive lighting and decorations.  Grasp the critical importance of strictly managing  occupancy limits .  Recognize how non-compliance can provide grounds for claim de

What You Will Learn In This Article:  The financial crisis is a systemic revaluation of risk, not an insurer-only problem.  Three drivers are increasing costs: climate change, high-risk development, and construction inflation.  Historic risk models are now fundamentally broken.  The solution requires shared responsibility (governments, communities, homeowners).  Preparation is mandatory to keep insurance affordable.  The financial impact of natural disasters is changing faste

The Barrie branch team, led by Branch Manager Holleigh St. Amour , is consistently demonstrating how a robust internal culture directly translates into unmatched client service. Working closely with Project Coordinator Kayla Shave  and Project Management Administrator Katie Daigle , this trio operates with a high level of cohesion that delivers impressive results for their local clients.  An Empowering and Unified Culture  The Barrie office has cultivated a work culture roote

What You Will Learn In This Article:  Why leadership is crucial for facility managers during a crisis.  How to proactively prepare your property and community for emergencies.  Strategies for effective communication and decisive action when a crisis strikes.  The importance of post-crisis debriefing and rebuilding trust.  How to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.  Crisis Leadership: A Facility Manager’s Guide     For facility managers, a crisis is n