REMI

Human Resources

workplace safety

Cultural biases hinder workplace safety outcomes

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

Upskilling your worth in facility management

Staying up-to-date with the latest trends in facility management offers a competitive edge and prepares for future obstacles.
environmental services

Centennial boosts environmental services program

Centennial College is now home to a ground-breaking course that is better preparing next generation environmental services professionals for the field.
Co-working

Hotel-inspired co-working redefines 302 Bay

At first glance, the lobby inside 302 Bay Street, soon to be the newest co-working space from iQ Offices, looks exactly like a high-end hotel or restaurant.
well-being

Poll sees decline in global workforce well-being

Being actively disengaged at work is equivalent to or worse than being unemployed when it comes to well-being.
FM

How good is your FM data?

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

Navigating supply chain transparency legislation 

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

Visualizing office activity with advanced tech

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.
Tenant lounge

Tenant lounge reborn from vacant retail space

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.
accessibility

Canada far from meeting accessibility goals

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

How AI can help facility management

The toughest job of integrating AI into daily work life may be getting the facility management team on board.
Passive House

A first Passive House retrofit in Halifax

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.
DEI progress harder to see in 2023 survey

DEI progress harder to see in 2023 survey

A jump in participation makes progress harder to see in findings from the third global survey of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the commercial real estate sector.
facility

Five ingredients of a well-managed facility

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
disabilities

Accommodating disabilities in the workplace

The accommodation process is inherently collaborative, and employers and employees need to be cooperative, share information, and work together to find potential accommodation solutions.
standard

New standards for sustainable material use

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

Workplace macro trends facing facility managers

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.