Facility Management
Delineating where private property rights end
The City of Toronto is investigating the use of visual aids to delineate where private property rights end and public property begins. The move follows
How to make a winning business case
An FM needs a winning business case — a form of story — to secure needed capital funding. Tell a powerful facilities story by taking these four steps.
Mobilizing building information modeling
Properly implemented building information modeling can put critical facility information at the touch of the fingertips via smartphone or tablet.
Chemical management for green cleaning
The first step in a green cleaning program is often to switch from traditional to green cleaning chemicals. What facility managers may not realize is
The rise of height-adjustable tables
Height-adjustable tables are rising to the occasion as evidence that prolonged static postures have a range of negative health consequences mounts. Although not new, the
T.O.’s energy reporting consultations set for fall
City of Toronto staff have set out a fall to winter timeframe for consultations on the development of a proposed energy reporting bylaw for large buildings.
Accommodating an aging workforce
Accommodating an aging workforce through ergonomic improvement processes and training programs benefits employees old and young.
Improving building performance with big data
Buildings have been producing data since their first energy bills were delivered, but until recently, collecting and analyzing building data was difficult, timely and costly.
Measuring success in sustainability initiatives
Whether they are property owners or tenants, many organizations are taking steps to green their commercial real estate. What fewer organizations are doing is measuring
Evaluating carpet-cleaning equipment
With scores of manufacturers, machines and models, selecting carpet-cleaning equipment can be confusing. Debby Davis decodes key factors to consider.
How to start a preventive maintenance program
The question of how to start a preventive maintenance program is extremely common, and for good reason. With budgets tight and workers stretched thin, preventive
The rise of open-air shopping in Canada
Canada has seen a surge in open-air shopping development, particularly in the outlet sector. Analysts expect this trend to heat up even more.
Bundling facilities management services
Why are many firms increasingly bundling outsourced services in the real estate and facilities management industry? Julie Sullivan shares her insights.
Perceived building costs prevent conservation
A recent survey reveals that Canadian business leaders generally undervalue the return on investment from energy efficiency.
New sanitizers to prevent superbugs
Managers can prevent superbugs from spreading in facilities by using new anolyte sanitizers that don't allow viruses or bacteria to gain resistance.
Introducing change in the workplace
Successfully introducing change in the workplace is about more than co-ordinating logistics. Programs need to educate and engage employees.
How to prevent mould by controlling moisture
Implementinging a comprehensive moisture management strategy is key to prevent mould. It also reduces potential health risks and liability.

