Management
Minding mould in LTC and hospitals
Air exchanges and mechanical systems that were sufficient when buildings were constructed may be considered undersized today, allowing fertile ground for mould growth.
The new employee monitoring policy
While the deadline to prepare the policy was October 11, 2022, it is better late than never to get an electronic monitoring policy in place.
A recap of IFMA’s World Workplace
In the past, cleaning suppliers, landscapers, and pest control companies dominated FM shows. Not anymore.
FMs: From backroom professional to essential team member
As pandemic protocols begin to wane, FMs must continue to shine and maintain the profile they earned and the renewed relationships built and established throughout the past two-plus years.
Can workplace design be recession-proof?
There are four fundamental elements that should be considered for any space design, especially when a recession is looming, dollars are tight and retaining and attracting top talent is essential.
Realizing trauma-informed care in the workplace
Trauma is defined broadly as an emotional response to an overwhelming incident or series of events. When our subconscious ability to cope is overwhelmed, we
Psychological ergonomics in the workplace
Jobs with high cognitive demand and/or psychological stress have also been linked to increased incidents of musculoskeletal disorders.
Reimagining Canada’s health care system
The Canadian health care system is at a tipping point with rising demands for service, record levels of job vacancies, and increasing public and political pressures.
Designing for patient dignity in Grande Prairie
Inside the 681,000-square-foot facility, people are able to experience the landscape and natural light, even throughout Alberta’s harsh weather extremes.
Canadians scrutinize reality of workplace culture claims
The workplace culture that companies claim to promote is far from the reality for many Canadian employees who see significant gaps.
How flooring can spark student learning
Designers and facility managers seeking to create the ideal educational space for students face no small undertaking.
Take a proactive approach to your roof this fall
As temperatures continue to drop throughout fall, it’s hard not to think about winter on its way. Facility managers know that a fall preventative maintenance
Are you missing out on commercial lighting rebates for your facility?
These days, every cent counts, and commercial lighting rebates may be a way for your facility to make the most of your lighting choices. It’s
Workers stress over cost of returning to the office
As food and gas prices remain high, nearly half of Canadian employees worry about the added costs of returning to the office full-time, above other issues.
Building a fall facility maintenance checklist that ticks all the boxes
As September comes to an end, it’s time to finalize your fall facility maintenance checklist. When winter arrives later in the year, it brings its
Operational resilience a performance priority
New technical guidance for assessing and responding to building-level risk underscores that operations teams carry responsibility to safeguard occupants, facilitate business continuity and protect asset value.
How to get your parking lot winter-ready
Don’t forget your parking lot as part of your fall maintenance plan.




















