A new study examining the real estate footprint of community service agencies in the Greater Toronto Area finds they are grappling with a growing client load and an accommodations squeeze.

Workplace injury rates have increased across the globe and businesses will need to anticipate error and monitor work-related practices more readily.

Data serves as the backbone of facility management processes and influences decision-making at every level in an organization.

The deadline for Canadian businesses to file their first annual report on supply chain transparency is fast approaching.

Real estate operators are looking to consultants, turnkey contractors and software for navigational assistance in developing and implementing decarbonization roadmaps.

The Alberta government is moving to tighten its grip on public entities that are defined as “creatures of the province,” yet have conventionally had leeway to seek and accept direct federal investment.

Climate change adaptation measures are typically viewed as risk management rather than levers for investment returns, but they are inherently linked to building and portfolio value.

Given the pressure to align with emerging industry standards, incorporating cutting-edge facility management technology is essential to ensure the seamless operation of commercial spaces.

Debate about a proposed surcharge on commercial parking spaces in Toronto has been deferred until City Council begins to consider 2025 budget measures.

A former convenience store, adjacent to the lobby inside a downtown Toronto office tower, has been transformed into a private 1920s-style Art Deco lounge for tenant meetings and events.

Federally-regulated organizations will need to prioritize specific actions that advance accessibility and disability inclusion by 2040.

Once complete, it will serve as an inspiration for others pursuing deep retrofits of existing buildings, an endeavour that offers the most hope for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Halifax.

A common fear we hear is that P3s are just too complex, a reputation certainly undiminished by the last three years of challenges, including a global health crisis, major supply chain disruption, labour shortages, inflation, and rising commodity prices.

Managing a facility requires a combination of skilled facility management personnel, efficient procedures, reliable process technology, and most importantly, a strong focus on the integration

A new set of standards defines minimum sustainability criteria for high-volume materials used in architecture and interior projects.

The tension between employees’ desire to work fluidly and the need for predictability within a business is a key factor affecting workplaces around the world.

Canada’s top commercial real estate players have identified the growing importance of visualizing indoor building activities in real time as the use of space becomes less predictable and tenant needs evolve.