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Reconciliation toolbox holds shared stories

Reconciliation toolbox holds shared stories

A national network of gathering places in commercial and institutional buildings figures in Canada’s reconciliation toolbox this September 30 and throughout the year.
data centre

Rethinking data centre design

A data centre’s significance extends well beyond the hardware it houses. Yet industry discussion often focuses on GPUs, racks, models and compute, as if the facility was merely a protective shell for whatever technology happens to be fashionable.
Legionnaires

Legionnaires outbreak renews focus on facility risk

A recent Toronto Public Health investigation has identified a cooling tower at the Toronto Transit Commission’s Hillcrest Complex as the source of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
Gordie Howe Bridge

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.
workforce

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.
IAQ

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

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.
wayfinding

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.
Lawtonica platform

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

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

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

Waterworks sets benchmark for adaptive reuse

The Waterworks combines community needs and practical development goals, while breaking down socio-economic barriers.
workloads

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

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
retail

Smart tech retrofits revitalize aging retail spaces

Aging retail buildings, once the backbone of bustling commercial districts, are now environmental and financial liabilities.
neurodiversity

Neurodiversity claims workplace design spotlight

As workplaces respond to evolving employee preferences, attention is turning to an overlooked source of talent: neurodivergent employees.
TMU

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.