Facilities Management Awards 2026 Institutional knowledge is a crucial quality in facilities management, serving as a powerful web of expertise that allows service providers to solve problems faster, respond to emergencies with precision, reduce operational costs, and ensure smooth operations. An integrated organisational structure of dedicated in-house teams can significantly help to manage and protect institutional knowledge, enabling companies to develop a rich repository of industry-specific knowledge so they can stay ahead of competitors and better serve their clients. Enter Equium, a leading property management service provider leveraging the collective expertise of its in-house teams to deliver full-service solutions that support its clients’ property objectives. Vice-President of Real Estate Management, David Simpson told us more below. Best Proactive Property Management Services 2026 – Alberta & Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 Founded in Calgary in 2011, Equium is a locally owned, fully integrated real estate organisation specialising in condominium, commercial, and residential real estate services. The organisation currently manages more than 8.5% of all condominium units in Calgary, encompassing over 21,500 doors. Its portfolio under management is valued in excess of $7 billion at present, with a client base comprising individual owners, high-net-worth investors, and some of Canada’s largest real estate private equity firms, whose combined assets exceed $20 billion. With comprehensive services spanning property management, development, construction, marketing, leasing, and property investment, Equium applies institutional asset management best practices from the commercial real estate sector to all property types, especially complex condominium and commercial facilities. “Our executive team leverages its former commercial real estate experience, including managing more than 12% of Calgary’s downtown office inventory as a transition to manage condominium properties and implement institutional best practices.” This full spectrum of specialist services is delivered by dedicated in-house teams, each possessing their own crucial area of expertise: building operations, project management, janitorial services, concierge services, HVAC services, plumbing services, and handyman services. This organisational structure is a critical differentiator in this highly competitive market as it allows Equium to reduce third-party costs, ensure high service standards, and ensure 24/7 flexibility in its operations. These specialised teams are a key driver behind Equium’s success. Its construction project management team, for example, ensures that capital projects are executed efficiently and costeffectively, and completed $18.5 million in capital repairs and improvements during the 2025 calendar year alone. Meanwhile, Equium’s in-house operations team, comprised of licensed ABSA Class 4 and 5 power engineers and Red Seal mechanics, ensures that all third-party work is completed per contract and that preventative maintenance is tracked via a computerised maintenance management system. Internally, Equium operates with a values-based corporate culture, which has resulted in the organisation being ranked on the Best Workplaces in Canada List for six consecutive years. Equium ensures contribution to overall output by employing a full-time staff of more than 200 professionals, guiding its teams through specialised leadership and a steadfast employee focus. The in-house janitorial team, for instance, receives industry-leading benefits that have proven effective in reducing turnover and maintaining quality deliverables through a unique ownershipminded approach. Equally important to Equium is environmental stewardship, which is deeply embedded into the organisation’s core values. Equium's diversified team has experience certifying over five million square feet of property under the LEED EB and BOMA green rating programs including the first BOMA BEST Gold certification in Canada for a condominium complex (University City, Calgary). A focus on best management practices and environmental stewardship is echoed throughout each speciality team within Equium, driving the organisation forward to earn the Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award 2026. This accolade is certainly not the first of its kind for Equium, as the organisation boasts a significant track record of success over the last decade. “We are most proud of our consistent recognition as a leader, in both our industry and our community,” announced David. “We have been ranked for six consecutive years on the Best Workplaces in Canada list and have won the Consumer’s Choice Award for top Property Management company in Southern Alberta for the last eight consecutive years.” The future of Equium is centred on continued strategic growth, as well as the expansion of its centralised management models. The organisation’s condominium management division has grown by over 50% per annum for the last seven years, reflecting a firm focus on growing market share. With consistent growth and a strong market position, Equium has successfully demonstrated the true power of championing institutional expertise in community management. The organisation’s in-house teams have each contributed significantly to its overall output, playing a key role in Equium’s recognition as the provider of Alberta’s Best Proactive Property Management Services 2026. Contact: David Simpson, VicePresident of Real Estate Management Company: Equium Group Web Address: www.equium.ca Equium Group
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