Operations

Coast Mountain College

Coast Mountain College boosts Indigenous student housing

The three-storey building at Coast Mountain College replaced 40-year-old-student housing that was no longer fit for purpose.
Buildings sector pulls back on GHG accelerator

Fuel-switching challenges expected to ease

Climate, cost and capacity pose fuel-switching challenges for building owners looking to curb greenhouse gas emissions in line with Canada’s target for a 40 per cent reduction below 2005 levels by 2030.
environmentally friendly offices

Employees expect environmentally friendly offices

Six in 10 workers surveyed feel their office is "shamefully eco-unfriendly"
hybrid

Hybrid workplaces give rise to legal dilemmas

Organizations are kickstarting work models that reflect flexible preferences, but along with this culture shift comes new legal considerations and best practices for equitable treatment.
Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions

Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions

Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.
disabilities

Tapping into the disability purchasing market

Canadians with disabilities make up the largest potential market of consumers, clients, employees and homeowners, with an annual buying power of $25 billion.
water

The future of water in buildings is smart

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.
human factors

Workers now expect more from employers — a human factors approach can help

People are now looking to see if the organizations they work for align with their personal health needs.
HSBC

Going fully hybrid at HSBC’s new Toronto office

On a Friday morning, in HSBC Bank’s new corporate office at 16 York in downtown Toronto, sit-stand desks and meeting rooms are dotted with workers who’ve returned from pandemic lockdowns.
Passive House

Inside a Passive House first in Surrey, B.C.

Designing the ​​Clayton Community Centre to become Passive House certified for ultra-low energy use was no easy feat, especially since the international standard had never been pursued for this type of facility in North America.
pests

Protecting your facility from pandemic-hardened pests

Social distancing and reduced capacities have emboldened pests and created additional challenges for facilities.
UV-C light

Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces

Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
labour shortage

Supercharging FM teams during a labour shortage

How do you keep your FM team engaged and committed amidst a labour shortage when other companies are actively recruiting qualified candidates to join their workforce and leaving gaps in your FM operations?
risk management

Developing an asset approach to risk management

The facilities management industry has experienced numerous building science innovations, but risk management programs are still lacking.
Canada LEED

Greening your washroom for the good of the planet

Four tips for operating a more sustainable washroom in celebration of the International Day of Forests.
tile and stone floors

Keeping tile and stone floors up to scratch

These floors are an attractive and popular choice for many facilities and can last a long time - but only with adequate maintenance.
environments

Canadian school districts build for healthier environments

The schools installed future-ready infrastructure improvements for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.