Trend Talk
Can peer pressure promote water efficiency?
What lessons can facility managers glean from California's recent behavioural water efficiency program? Klaus Reichardt of Waterless Co. explains.
Strategically scheduling lease verification
When is the best time to perform a lease verification? Wendy J. Burgess of Ellington Tenant and Facilities Services offers her expert advice.
Managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs
What are the requirements for managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs? Daniel De Monte of the Flat Iron Building Group explains.
Transitioning to an outsourced service provider
What can a buyer organization do to smooth the transition to an outsourced service provider? Julie Sullivan of KPMG's advisory practice explains.
Scheduling elevator maintenance inspections
How often should elevator maintenance inspections be undertaken? Ray Eleid of Solucore Inc. offers his expert opinion.
Calling in external consultants
What should a facility manager expect from a consultant during a capital project? Georgina Voultsos of Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd. Consulting Engineers explains.
How lease verification can lead to rent savings
What exactly is lease verification? Wendy Burgess of Ellington Tenant and Facilities Services explains how the process may lead to future rent savings.
Shopping for office furniture on a budget
What key qualities of office furniture should never be sacrificed for savings? The Global Group's Rick Galbraith provides his expert opinion.
Fast-tracking critical facilities construction
How can construction timelines be trimmed when building a critical facility? ASCO Power Technologies' Bhavesh Patel offers his professional advice.
How to accelerate career in facility management
Does a facility manager need a professional designation to advance their career? Arcori's Marcia O'Connor weighs in.
Selecting a third party service provider
What do buyer organizations need to consider when shopping for a service provider? KPMG's Julie Sullivan provides insight.
How to nip indoor allergens in the bud
Do allergens affect indoor air quality? ServiceMaster Canada's director of business services, Gavin Bajin, weighs in.
Maintaining target sound masking volumes
How often does a sound masking system’s performance need to be measured to ensure it is operating at the target masking volume? K.R. Moeller Associates' Niklas Moeller provides his expert opinion.
Protecting facilities from nature with nature
Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works is located in the floodplain of the Don River. What green design features help mitigate flood risk during severe weather? Evergreen's COO, Seana Irvine, explains.
Ergonomics in open concept offices
As workspace design evolves, what new ergonomic concerns are emerging? Certified professional ergonomist Aaron Miller offers his expert opinion.
Integrating mobile technology into office design
How is office design changing to accommodate mobile technology? Brian Curtner, a principal and co-founder of Quadrangle Architects Ltd., explains.
The impact of design on business performance
How can design encourage collaboration and innovation? Steve Delfino, vice-president of corporate marketing and product management at Teknion, explains.
