Maintenance
Blazing a trail for zero carbon in Nova Scotia
The zero carbon project marks an evolution in warehouses and, more broadly, the potential for a lower-emitting industrial sector.
Virus hastens new tower at St. Michael’s Hospital
A much anticipated, and unfinished, addition to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto was fast-tracked to keep pace with a fast-moving pandemic.
Going touch-free in a collaborative workplace
Touch-free technology to help limit the spread of infection is now seen in almost every area of a workplace, not just washrooms.
Designing for wellbeing in residential healthcare
One area where cohesive design is becoming increasingly important is residential healthcare, which encompasses memory care and mental health.
Handling daily challenges in facility management
Staying on top of daily tasks in facility management becomes even more complicated when FMs have to plan for external circumstances beyond their control.
Reopening the workplace amid COVID-19 fears
Collaborative spaces will take on new importance as flexibility remains a key factor moving forward when reinventing and reopening the workplace.
Outbreak accelerates role of cobotics in cleaning
COVID-19 is expected to push cobotics to the forefront of cleaning as facilities prioritize health and safety more than ever.
Pandemic spurs case for workplace technology
Workplace technology like occupancy analytics will take on greater relevance as facilities strive to become more productive and healthy.
Cleaning schools in the age of COVID-19
Schools have the duty to prevent and control infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic makes the process of cleaning schools even more imperative.
Museum retrofit safeguards precious artifacts
While museum relics are meant to be cherished and preserved long-term, the building systems that protect them are not.
Finding the right facility maintenance partner
Like any other significant hire, there is a benefit to working with a facility maintenance team that can deliver tangible value to your operations.
Not all noise nuisances require a remedy
Noise complaints are a prevalent and challenging problem for facility managers. While the most common are related to a loud residential or commercial neighbour, the
Lessons for upgrading older schools
When planning retrofits or renovations for older schools, administrators have the chance to implement green, sustainable and high-performance design solutions.
Passing the lead test in institutional buildings
School plumbing systems require regular pipe flushing to keep kids safe. How sensors can help fulfill this duty amid failing grades at some facilities.
How to maintain sound masking performance
Today’s interiors are even more dependent on sound masking for speech privacy and noise control.
Tips for outsourcing compact portfolios
FMs overseeing compact portfolios may consider outsourcing. However, there are several factors to weigh in choosing an approach.
A safer melting product
Facility managers have been attracted to liquid ice melt/de-ice products in recent years largely because they are much easier to apply.