REMI

Risk Management

Water quality

Water quality standard boosts healthcare industry

As healthcare facilities increasingly focus on patient safety and infection prevention, effective water management has become a critical aspect of medical device processing.
Sunnybrook

A mindful expansion at Sunnybrook

Amid the high-traffic frenzy of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which houses the busiest trauma facility in Canada, a new space brings peace and comfort to patients with brain and mental health needs, and the staff who care for them.
long-term care

Data-driven decision-making in long-term care

In LTC facilities, data collection isn’t without hurdles. Many homes use building automation systems that output data in complex formats, making interpretation challenging.
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.
MOA

Inside the Great Hall’s seismic renewal at the MOA

A major earthquake could happen at any time in B.C. and cause significant damage to the building and valuable art collections.
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.
Prized office tenant steps up green demands

Prized office tenant steps up green demands

Ottawa landlords are contemplating a list of new expectations from a prized office tenant following recently announced updates to the federal government’s green operations strategy.
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.
plastic

Plastic chemicals face growing scrutiny

The United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a resolution on March 2, 2022, to end plastic pollution by 2040.
net-zero

Civic spaces rise to net-zero heights in Edmonton

Fire stations have evolved into a much broader sense of community as cities seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach net-zero targets partially through design.
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.
Resilience still lacks climate action profile

Resilience still lacks climate action profile

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.
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.
Energy storage prompts battery of precautions

Energy storage prompts a battery of precautions

In step with the projected surge in energy storage installations, fire safety advisors are actively working to help clean tech adopters understand and mitigate the risks.
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.