Guides for boards & managers, page 2
Plain-language guides on approvals, wiring, placement, accessibility, advertising and managed service.
Digital Signage Software Without Per-Screen Licence Fees
Per-screen monthly software fees can outlast and outcost the hardware. How condo and commercial buildings can run signage on platforms without recurring per-screen licences.
Condo BoardsDoes a Condo Board Need Owner Approval for Lobby Screens?
How section 97 of Ontario's Condominium Act applies to adding digital screens to common elements: when the board can act alone, when owners get notice, and when they vote.
InstallationElevator Landing Screens: Why They Work and Where to Put Them
The elevator landing is the most-read wall in a residential building. How to size, place and program screens there for notices, rules and ads.
Electrical & SafetyESA Notifications for Digital Signage Installations in Ontario
What the Electrical Safety Authority requires when new circuits and outlets are installed for building screens, who files the notification and what paperwork the condo should keep.
Electrical & SafetyFire Separations and Fire-Stopping for Wall-Mounted Screens
Why recessing a screen into a corridor or elevator lobby wall can affect its fire rating, and what proper fire-stopping looks like in a condo installation.
InstallationFlush Mount vs Surface Mount: Screens in Condo Hallways and Lobbies
The real differences between recessing a screen into the wall and mounting it on a bracket: looks, accessibility, durability, cost and when each makes sense.
Advertising RevenueHow Condo Corporations Can Sell Advertising on Lobby Screens
A practical overview of running resident and local-business advertising on condo building screens: who buys, how slots work, approvals and administration.
Digital SignageHow Long Do Digital Signage Screens Last?
What determines the service life of displays and media players in condo and commercial buildings, and how to plan for replacement in the budget and reserve fund.
InstallationHow Long Does a Condo Screen Installation Take?
Realistic timelines for a digital signage project in a condo or commercial building, from first survey through board approval, installation and handover.
Condo BoardsHow to Present a Digital Signage Proposal to Your Condo Board
A practical structure for property managers and directors putting lobby and hallway screens on the board agenda, including the questions directors will ask.
InstallationInstalling Screens in Concrete vs Drywall Walls
How wall construction in condo and commercial buildings affects where and how digital screens can be mounted, from steel-stud drywall to poured concrete and block.
Electrical & SafetyLicensed Electrical Contractor vs Handyman: Who Can Wire Screens in a Condo?
Why electrical work for lobby and hallway screens in Ontario condos and commercial buildings must be done by a licensed electrical contractor, and how to check.