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Maintaining target sound masking volumes
How often does a sound masking system’s performance need to be measured to ensure it is operating at the target masking volume? K.R. Moeller Associates' Niklas Moeller provides his expert opinion.
Protecting facilities from nature with nature
Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works is located in the floodplain of the Don River. What green design features help mitigate flood risk during severe weather? Evergreen's COO, Seana Irvine, explains.
Ergonomics in open concept offices
As workspace design evolves, what new ergonomic concerns are emerging? Certified professional ergonomist Aaron Miller offers his expert opinion.
Integrating mobile technology into office design
How is office design changing to accommodate mobile technology? Brian Curtner, a principal and co-founder of Quadrangle Architects Ltd., explains.
The impact of design on business performance
How can design encourage collaboration and innovation? Steve Delfino, vice-president of corporate marketing and product management at Teknion, explains.
Developing an effective RFP
What are some tips for writing a request for proposal? Strategic Advisor' principal, Michel Theriault, provides insight.
Tips for using a laptop
What are the ergonomic considerations of laptop use? Tektol's principal ergonomist, D. Darren MacDonald, offers his expert advice.
‘Benching’ a growing office design solution
Why are more organizations specifying benching systems? The Global Group's vice-president of sales, Rick Galbraith, offers his insight.
Computer room maintenance
What special cleaning services do computer rooms require? ServiceMaster Canada's director of business services, Gavin Bajin, provides his expert advice.
Lease financing a viable borrowing option
What is lease financing and when should it be considered? The Office Source's vice-president of sales, Chris Rayner, weighs in.
A crystal ball to the future of energy savings
Which energy-saving technologies will be much more widely adopted five years from now than they are today? Enermodal Engineering's division head of green buildings, Braden Kurczak, provides his predictions.
BIM implications for facility management
How is the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation using building information modelling to help manage its facility? CHSI's Geoff Williams explains.
Better business writing
What are the most common mistakes in business writing? Master writing coach, Dawn Josephson, shares her knowledge and expert advice.
Energy management strategies at U of T
What are the University of Toronto's energy management strategies for its oldest buildings? The school's assistant vice-president of facilities and services, Ron Swail, shares this information.
