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Preventive Maintenance: Act Early. Save More.

January 27, 2026

This month, our team had the pleasure of participating in the 4th Annual FirstService Residential Preferred Vendor Trade Show. This was a great opportunity to connect with strata council members…

Evolving with Purpose: How Black Tie Modernized Its Digital Presence

November 14, 2025

Transformation isn’t just about keeping up. It’s about stepping forward with purpose. At Black Tie, presentation matters not only in the buildings we maintain but also in how we represent…

Preparing for a Dry Summer: Implications for Property Maintenance

April 3, 2024

As the chill of winter fades and we step into the promise of spring, it is time to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. In Vancouver, renowned for its…

Navigating Icy Rooftops: A Guide to Safety and the Importance of Being Tied Off

December 12, 2023

Winter brings with it picturesque snowfall and a serene blanket of white covering rooftops. However, icy conditions can turn rooftops into slippery, perilous surfaces significantly increasing the likelihood of slips,…

Pressure Washing Pitfalls Unveiled: Top 5 Failures that Highlight the Importance of Professional Help

May 23, 2023

In the building maintenance industry, pressure washing is a commonly used method to clean and maintain various surfaces. However, if not done properly, it can lead to some significant failures…

Making Things Right – when roof anchors are an afterthought

August 22, 2022

af·ter·thought: /ˈaftərˌTHôt/ noun: an item or thing that is thought of or added later. Unfortunately, this is sometimes the case with anchor or access systems on newly built properties. For…

Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month?

November 9, 2021

At Black Tie Property Services, Fall protection is front of mind for all of the work-related activities that we do. In the window cleaning industry, a large percentage of injuries…

Chemical Clean – Why & When you need to book (hint – it’s soon!)

October 13, 2021

Most property managers are somewhat familiar with the terms “acid wash”, or “chemical clean”. But how can you determine with certainty if this is needed? And what factors should you…

Core Value #4: Can-do attitude

July 22, 2024

Can Do Attitude: We do whatever it takes to do whatever needs to be done, whenever it needs to be done. It is a bit of a mouthful, but as…

Core Value #3 – Proud Team Player

June 27, 2024

Summer is finally here and this month, we discuss my personal favourite core value: Proud Team Players. This is the third cornerstone of our company culture and is at the…

Core Value #2: Accountability – What it means at all levels of the organization

May 28, 2024

May! Welcome to the beginning of peak season for window cleaners! Last month we discussed what Safety First means to us and why it is so important. In the same…

Core Value #1: Safety First – Why?

April 30, 2024

… A message to our employees from our Founder & CEO, Sebastien Nault. When I moved to Vancouver, in 1999, I was introduced to high-rise window cleaning by a good…

Community Impact in Action: Black Tie’s Volunteer Service Initiatives

April 17, 2024

At Black Tie Property Services, we believe a thriving community is built on support and care. We are committed to giving back to the neighborhoods and communities we serve. By…

INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR SUCCESS!

August 12, 2021

We want to say a big THANK YOU to all of the amazing property managers that were able to make it out to our Industry Happy Hours in Calgary &…

Happy International Women’s Day!

March 9, 2021

“What is the greatest lesson a woman should learn? — That since day one she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did…

Meet Ryan Macdonald & Find out where he’s gone since Black Tie

October 15, 2020

By Krishna Nault In today’s blog feature, we interview Ryan Macdonald, a Wind Turbine Technician & IRATA 2 Rope Access Technician, currently working at Vestas. Ryan had previously worked with…