Canadian winter conditions give rise to some unique hazards. Weather fluctuations put a great deal of strain on a building’s infrastructure and make it difficult to keep up with maintenance…
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Simply put, your building’s roof system is not static and, if ignored, will certainly deteriorate over time. Since wear and tear (normal aging) is not covered by your insurance policy,…
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Steps to take if this happens After a broken sprinkler line flooded a retirement home in Calgary, firefighters had to evacuate some 50 residents… When water freezes at a temperature…
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Canadians have a proud history of providing humanitarian aid to individuals and families who are escaping conflict, persecution and human rights abuses in their homelands. Moved by the extreme plight…
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Grounds maintenance is an integral part of an effective risk management program for any faith institution and is especially important during the transitional seasons of spring and autumn. Winter conditions…
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Losses resulting from water damage and ingress are a growing problem affecting many individuals, organizations and businesses alike. Climate change, outdated infrastructure, spring melting, water runoff, torrential rains, snow, tree…
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Replacing a place of worship damaged or destroyed by fire is a very difficult task for the management team and congregation to face; on both a practical and emotional level.…
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How to Keep Your Students Safe The health and well-being of children depends on the safety and quality of their physical and natural, built, and social environments — at home,…
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In many regions across Canada — particularly in Québec and the Atlantic provinces — above ground oil tanks are still being used to heat institutional and commercial properties, in addition…
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Faith communities across Canada are increasingly concerned about the potentially catastrophic risks that lightning can pose to buildings with tall spires, steeples or other structures. Faith buildings have innate features…
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