Design
Port of entry prioritizes stress-reducing design
Moriyama Teshima Architects designed a calming campus that reflects Canada’s natural history amidst an otherwise hyper-surveillanced area.
Preparing for the senior workforce shift
More Canadians over the age of 65 are continuing to work, whether full time, part time, or through multiple jobs. For employers, this is no longer a temporary trend; it is a workforce shift that is reshaping hiring, workplace policies, accommodations, benefits, and long-term planning.
Tech access to boost occupants’ IAQ oversight
Greater access to low-cost indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors may create new scrutiny for facility management teams.
Barrier-free facilities prioritize lived experience
A crop of new barrier-free facilities are championing the lived experience of people with disabilities through flexible lay-outs and sensory-conscious spaces.
TTC pilots wayfinding project ahead of World Cup
Tourists visiting Toronto for the FIFA World Cup may find transit facilities more accessible to navigate through a newly launched wayfinding project.
AI‑based platform brings clarity to Canada’s regulatory maze
New regulatory tool Lawtonica unifies zoning bylaws, codes, and project tools in one platform to help building professionals achieve compliance faster.
Gay Lea’s new HQ honours agricultural heritage
Moving to a collaborative hybrid office marks a new chapter for Gay Lea Foods—one that blends agricultural heritage with a modern vision of work.
Occupational exposure registry a first in Canada
Ontario-based workers can now track their exposure to 11 hazardous substances through Canada’s first-ever occupational exposure registry (OER). The province’s newly launched online portal is
Waterworks sets benchmark for adaptive reuse
The Waterworks combines community needs and practical development goals, while breaking down socio-economic barriers.
FMs brace for rising workloads and tight budgets
The facility management industry is preparing for higher workloads, modest budget growth and a more deliberate approach to staffing and project risk over the next year.
Accessibility-first focus strengthens communities
Accessibility is frequently sidelined during building and public-space design, with key features added long after construction is completed. This approach reinforces the notion that such
Smart tech retrofits revitalize aging retail spaces
Aging retail buildings, once the backbone of bustling commercial districts, are now environmental and financial liabilities.
Neurodiversity claims workplace design spotlight
As workplaces respond to evolving employee preferences, attention is turning to an overlooked source of talent: neurodivergent employees.
A new prescription for campus design at TMU
Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school has transformed a former civic centre into a hub for healthcare education. It's tackling a doctor shortage while bringing the local community into the heart of a campus for services.
Study spotlights FM value in early project phases
Facility managers are often integrated into capital projects during the commissioning or post-occupancy phases, after critical decisions affecting long-term operations have been made.
Transforming the Hazel McCallion Central Library
When the Hazel McCallion Central Library was added to the Mississauga Civic Centre in 1991, its postmodern aesthetic and dark layout remained primarily unchanged for nearly three decades.
Repurposing Canada’s religious buildings
As church congregations dwindle across Canada and the cost to maintain their faith-built spaces increases, ideas abound for how to repurpose these buildings into potential

















