Facility Management
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Community service agencies squeezed for space
A new study examining the real estate footprint of community service agencies in the Greater Toronto Area finds they are grappling with a growing client load and an accommodations squeeze.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
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.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
The role of BIM in enhancing facility management efficiency
BIM (Building Information Modelling) is well known for its application in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors, however, this technology is making waves in other
Canadian Property Management
Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda
A small but noteworthy cohort of tenants will be leasing specialized space as the Ontario government moves toward granting licences for new independently operated surgical and diagnostic clinics.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Nitrous gas squandered in health care facilities
Canadian health care providers will be urged to “nix the nitrous” in a new campaign to curb greenhouse gas emissions from leaky centralized delivery systems for the anesthetic gas.
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Campus Energy Centre evolving at Fanshawe College
A new chilled water facility at Fanshawe College marks the first phase of a multi-year sustainability initiative.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
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.
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Manitoba allocates $42 million for infrastructure projects
The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects.
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IFMA publishes accessible guide for leveraging AI
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) released a publication for understanding and leveraging AI in the built environment. Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Unity Fitness redefines wellness in Toronto
At Unity Fitness, interior design firm Figure3 wanted to create an inclusive space that gave back to its community—a growing mix of young families and professionals.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Today’s top challenges for facility managers
For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and
Canadian Facility Management & Design
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.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules
Designated Ontario employers would be required to report the frequency of cleaning in staff washrooms under proposed new occupational health and safety legislation.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Improving warehouse efficiency
Warehouse operations have evolved, and tools have emerged to streamline operations, improve functionality, and make efficiency an easier goal to achieve. There are steps warehouse
REMI Network
Conestoga College allocates $500M-plus for campus upgrades
Conestoga College has invested more than $500 million into its facilities, student housing and academic programming.
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Applications open for Ontario sports facility funding
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
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Canada invests in cutting-edge UBC research facilities
The federal government announced funding for two facility projects at the University of British Columbia to help local businesses grow compete globally.
