A major earthquake could happen at any time in B.C. and cause significant damage to the building and valuable art collections.

Centennial College is now home to a ground-breaking course that is better preparing next generation environmental services professionals for the field.

Being actively disengaged at work is equivalent to or worse than being unemployed when it comes to well-being.

Data serves as the backbone of facility management processes and influences decision-making at every level in an organization.

The United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a resolution on March 2, 2022, to end plastic pollution by 2040.

Fire stations have evolved into a much broader sense of community as cities seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach net-zero targets partially through design.

The deadline for Canadian businesses to file their first annual report on supply chain transparency is fast approaching.

The Alberta government is moving to tighten its grip on public entities that are defined as “creatures of the province,” yet have conventionally had leeway to seek and accept direct federal investment.

Given the pressure to align with emerging industry standards, incorporating cutting-edge facility management technology is essential to ensure the seamless operation of commercial spaces.

Federally-regulated organizations will need to prioritize specific actions that advance accessibility and disability inclusion by 2040.

The toughest job of integrating AI into daily work life may be getting the facility management team on board.

Toronto is backsliding on the upkeep of municipal facilities, with a state of good repair backlog that’s projected to surpass $1 billion this year and then continue accumulating to nearly $1.47 billion by 2033.

Once complete, it will serve as an inspiration for others pursuing deep retrofits of existing buildings, an endeavour that offers the most hope for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Halifax.

A common fear we hear is that P3s are just too complex, a reputation certainly undiminished by the last three years of challenges, including a global health crisis, major supply chain disruption, labour shortages, inflation, and rising commodity prices.

Many technologies figure highly into disaster resilience and property restoration and can be of great interest to facility managers for buildings in affected regions.

Managing a facility requires a combination of skilled facility management personnel, efficient procedures, reliable process technology, and most importantly, a strong focus on the integration

The accommodation process is inherently collaborative, and employers and employees need to be cooperative, share information, and work together to find potential accommodation solutions.