Trend Talk
Improve waste diversion in the workplace
How can centralized recycling stations help improve waste diversion and streamline its collection? Gavin Bajin of ServiceMaster Canada explains.
Amenities to attract and retain employees
What amenities are companies integrating into the design of facilities to attract and retain employees? Inger Bartlett of Bartlett & Associates explains.
Extending office ergonomics to remote workers
How can organizations promote office ergonomics to employees working from home? Professional ergonomic consultant Aaron Miller explains.
Managing the disposal of confidential documents
How can facility managers ensure the secure disposal of confidential documents? Ron Wretham of Investigative Solutions Network explains.
5 tips for creating effective occupant surveys
What are the elements of an effective occupant survey? Michel Theriault of Strategic Advisor offers his expert advice.
Can peer pressure promote water efficiency?
What lessons can facility managers glean from California's recent behavioural water efficiency program? Klaus Reichardt of Waterless Co. explains.
Strategically scheduling lease verification
When is the best time to perform a lease verification? Wendy J. Burgess of Ellington Tenant and Facilities Services offers her expert advice.
Managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs
What are the requirements for managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs? Daniel De Monte of the Flat Iron Building Group explains.
Transitioning to an outsourced service provider
What can a buyer organization do to smooth the transition to an outsourced service provider? Julie Sullivan of KPMG's advisory practice explains.
Scheduling elevator maintenance inspections
How often should elevator maintenance inspections be undertaken? Ray Eleid of Solucore Inc. offers his expert opinion.
Calling in external consultants
What should a facility manager expect from a consultant during a capital project? Georgina Voultsos of Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd. Consulting Engineers explains.
How lease verification can lead to rent savings
What exactly is lease verification? Wendy Burgess of Ellington Tenant and Facilities Services explains how the process may lead to future rent savings.
Shopping for office furniture on a budget
What key qualities of office furniture should never be sacrificed for savings? The Global Group's Rick Galbraith provides his expert opinion.
Fast-tracking critical facilities construction
How can construction timelines be trimmed when building a critical facility? ASCO Power Technologies' Bhavesh Patel offers his professional advice.
How to accelerate career in facility management
Does a facility manager need a professional designation to advance their career? Arcori's Marcia O'Connor weighs in.
Selecting a third party service provider
What do buyer organizations need to consider when shopping for a service provider? KPMG's Julie Sullivan provides insight.
How to nip indoor allergens in the bud
Do allergens affect indoor air quality? ServiceMaster Canada's director of business services, Gavin Bajin, weighs in.
