Industry News
FM company among Inc.’s fastest-growing 5,000
Inc. magazine ranked Global Facility Management and Construction 2,509 on its 34th annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Voting begins for Canada’s Best Restroom
For a sixth year now, Cintas is recognizing Canadian businesses that keep their public bathrooms clean, organized and well-stocked.
Ontario to support health infrastructure renewal
Ontario has committed $125 million to renewing critical infrastructure at 128 hospitals across the province.
Calgary Marriott earns green meetings rating
Following a recent renovation of the event spaces at the Calgary Marriott Downtown, the property has been awarded a 3 Green Key Meeting rating.
Maureen Ehrenberg named woman of influence
Maureen Ehrenberg, JLL’s head of Global Integrated Facilities Management, has been named one of Real Estate Forum’s 2015 “Women of Influence.”
Manitoba government invests in public facilities
Manitoba’s government announced that it is investing more than $1-million in improving public and not-for-profit community facilities.
MPW to add new building to its Ohio campus
MPW Industrial Services recently broke ground on a new building that will house the company’s engineering and technology divisions.
Calgary buildings dominant in IAQ awards
Recipients of the National Air Filtration Association sponsored awards must provide details of the steps they've taken to improve air filtration and HVAC system hygiene.
Markham Stouffville Hospital earns LEED Silver
Markham Stouffville Hospital has announced the achievement of LEED Silver certification for its recent 385,000 square-foot expansion project.
SMG to provide FM for Texas performance venue
SMG has signed a contract with Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) to operate the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Science.
Teams shortlisted for CAMH redevelopment
Three teams have been shortlisted by Infrastructure Ontario and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to design, build, finance and maintain the facility’s Phase 1C redevelopment project.
Industry loses noted architect Brian L. Curtner
With great sadness, Quadrangle Architects shared that founding principal Brian L. Curtner passed away Saturday from cancer. He was 64.
Standard facilitates smart grid communication
The term "facility" broadly encompasses residential, multi-residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, while the standard focuses on the common characteristics of energy loads interacting with the smart grid.
Topping off celebrated at Peel healthcare facility
Construction on Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, located in Brampton, Ont., has reached a major milestone.
RICS to train IMF’s facility management staff
Under a newly signed agreement, facility management staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be trained by RICS.
Construction completed on new Oakville hospital
Interior and exterior construction on Halton Healthcare’s new Oakville hospital has reached completion.
Bristol-Myers Squibb selects JLL for FM services
Bristol-Myers Squibb has selected JLL to provide facility management and occupancy planning services for its 16 sites in the United States and Puerto Rico.




