Energy conservation initiatives are cutting costs and supporting skills development that make health care operations more self-reliant in five James Bay communities.

Data will be the golden key in the new energy future, and any company with an interest in data is already thinking about this energy future.

Toronto has long been a city open to innovation and change, whether it be culturally or technologically. It’s no surprise then that the city was chosen to take part in the Urban Pilot Program, or UPPlift, which aims to bridge the gap between emergent smart technologies and property managers to enhance a city’s liveability.

One GTA-based condo building won’t face the dilemma of when to switch over its HVAC system from heating to cooling this spring thanks to cogeneration.

Increased urbanization and the demand for convenience has made it more common for retailers, restaurants and office spaces to operate under one roof.

Tensions boiled over last week at Toronto apartment buildings without air conditioning as temperatures soared into heat wave territory in late September.

The TSSA recently lifted the requirement to undertake certain upgrades to the controls of single-speed elevators, but it doesn’t mean building owners should abandon modernization.

The CaGBC is working to spearhead the next evolution of green building with the launch of its Zero Carbon Building Standard.

A recent comprehensive review and synthesis of existing research from around the world bolsters the supposition that building technologies and enhanced operational practices can have a positive impact on occupants' performance and well-being.

The type of humidification system chosen will directly affect the amount of time, effort, and expense that must be invested to keep the equipment running at peak performance.

With summer just around the corner, here are some tips for facilities managers to consider when preparing their commercial buildings to beat the heat.

A drone can capture data about the building structure as it scales the envelope, but consider too the images or video it could unintentionally capture.

In Waterloo, Ontario, workers are installing wells for a geo-exchange system that will heat and cool a new net positive energy office development.

At least twice per year, property managers should conduct roof inspections and maintenance on their roofs.

CBRE now has four out of the ten WELL-registered projects in Canada: one in Vancouver and three in the GTA, including the Toronto North office.

Buildings are becoming more connected and functional as information and operational technology converge, heightening the risk of cybersecurity attacks.

A recent PM Expo seminar elaborated on changing market conditions and how they will affect future property managers in an increasingly technical field.