Strata Smart Series: Understanding WorkSafe BC Clearance Letters In Good Standing and a Goldstar Understanding WorkSafeBC Clearance Letters Active and Good Standing is a WorkSafeBC term uses to describe the account status of a company registered with WorkSafeBC. It is an important term that owners and property managers should clearly understand when verifying a paint contractor’s […]

Strata Smart Series: Using Mock-Ups to Approve Colour Changes Getting paint projects approved by owners in a strata corporation can often be challenging. If special levies or funding from a corporation’s contingency fund is required it becomes even more of a process for a strata council. It often requires an information session for owners to […]

Strata Smart Series: Climbing the Ladder to Safety Climbing the Ladder to Safety   New Requirements in Working at Heights Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of injuries to construction workers in BC. As a result, much has changed in the last ten years with regards to WorksafeBC’s requirements and restrictions for […]

STRATA SMART SERIES: USING PAINT INSPECTION SERVICES Strata Smart Series: Using Paint Inspection Services  Vancouver’s Paint Inspectors We are very lucky in Vancouver as it was one of the very first cities in North America to have a paint inspection industry. The first company to offer inspection of painting was MDPA (Master Painters and Decorators […]

Strata Smart Series: Painting Your Strata Complex in Vancouver Painting Your Strata Can Be Challenging There is no question that painting is one of the bigger tasks a strata council will face. It is one of the most significant revolving maintenance projects in a depreciation report and can require funding every 7 to 12 years […]

STRATA SMART SERIES: GIVING COUNCILS AN EDGE ON PAINTING PROJECTS I have a unique perspective when it comes to strata painting projects. Firstly, I co-own a painting company in Surrey that specializes in strata repaints. Secondly, I live in a strata complex (84 houses) and have sat on our council for a number of years. […]