Canadian Facility Management & Design - Management
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Repairing carpet damage left by office furniture

When office carpet becomes damaged it's time to repair or replace. If the appearance is still fair to good, and the ...

Tips to prevent mould growth

Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.

Cleaning chemicals create post-flood hazards

Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...

A smooth office move

Here are six tips to manage a successful office relocation.

Continuing education in energy management

The IBEX certificate program combines technical knowledge with energy assessment skills and business practices.

Energy-saving checklist for facility managers

Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.

Power of dust powder in eradicating bedbugs

Ranking high in safety, effectiveness and versatility, dust formulations should be part of a proper bedbug treatment plan.

Technology facilitates collaborative management

It is time to reassess overall facilities management processes and drive efficiency with some of the same technologies contributing to productivity gains in leading industries.

Minimizing business and legal risk

In the design sector, designers face three types of general risks: financial; time; and impact on reputation.

Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs

Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

Keeping technology in check in the workplace

For all the good technology has brought to the workplace, there have been some negative side effects.

Toronto floods expose vulnerable infrastructure

Flooding and power outages following an intense storm in Toronto last week give heed to long-standing concerns about ...

Bird control for building managers

Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.

Strategic planning for office overhauls

Here are six tips for facility managers that can make for smoother sailing during a renovation project.
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Incentive programs test patience

Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...

Calgary managers turn to their emergency plans

Theory became reality for many of Calgary's building owners and managers late last week as flood waters ...

Energy cost reduction strategies

Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...