Sustainability
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Green Seal opens public commenting on prohibiting PFAS
Global non-profit Green Seal® announced it is opening public comment on its criteria for prohibiting any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints
Canadian Property Management
Sustainable proptech gaining momentum
An expanding roster of tech companies aligned with the sustainable and smart buildings market reflects growing demand from end-users and draws support from increasingly enthusiastic investors.
Design Quarterly
Paint ingredients exhibit contrasting impacts
Two recent complementary research studies explore the chemical content and climate impact of the same 30 paint products commonly used on interior walls and wood/metal trim.
Construction Business
Building a sustainable future for Canada
Canada has set a bold goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but are we on track to meet these goals.
Construction Business
Ryder, 3XN GXN selected for UBC student housing
Ryder Architecture, in partnership with 3XN GXN, will provide architectural services for the UBC's Lower Mall Precinct Phase One project.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Prepare your facility for holiday crowds
As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed
Design Quarterly
Breathing new life into a Vancouver landmark
Perkins&Will has reimagined its studio in the renowned Arthur Erickson Place, a Vancouver landmark in the heart of the city.
Canadian Property Management
Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital
The Canadian government promotes a standardized approach for categorizing sustainable investment and verifying its credibility for market participants.
CondoBusiness
Eco-friendly condo upgrades
Reaching net zero by 2050 means sustainability targets for new and existing condo buildings will need to change quickly.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
LEED v5: A step backwards turns into a step forward
Many cleaning contractors know that LEED-EB v5 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Existing Buildings version 5) has been in the news lately, especially in publications
REMI Network
District energy brings sustainable promise to Lakeview Village
A sustainable district energy system will soon transform the site of a former coal-burning power generating station into a green community.
Canadian Property Management
Canadian GRESB participation up again in 2024
Canadian participation in the GRESB global assessment and benchmark for the ESG performance of commercial real estate portfolios grew in step with worldwide trends in 2024.
Construction Business
Material exchange program launches on Vancouver Island
A new building material exchange (BMEx) program developed by Light House has launched on Vancouver Island.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Sustainable commercial cleaning practices
The growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire for healthier workplaces are responsible for a significant shift in the commercial cleaning industry. Sustainable cleaning
Canadian Property Management
Toronto landmark cracks BOMA BEST milestone
Royal Bank Plaza, a two-tower complex known for its elegant gold-tinted façade and venerable Bay Street address, has propelled the BOMA BEST program past 1 billion square feet of certified space.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Green Seal unveils new brand identity
Green Seal, a global non-profit committed to making safety and sustainability everyone’s business, has unveiled a new brand identity to help consumers cut through greenwashing.
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
