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

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

Recurring requirements to off-load excess electricity supply at ratepayers' expense might appear to diminish ...

Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.

Canada's recycling rules offer a coincidental safeguard against counterfeit refrigerant, which is causing safety ...

The process of adding solar panels to a building's roof or adjacent land can be made much simpler and less expensive than what is probably thought.

Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.

Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...

When a B.C. landlord faces repairs or renovations in a rental building, the decision to evict an existing tenant to ...

Issuing a request for proposal (RFP) can be a way to assess the competency and competitive value offered by an incumbent parking operator.

Hands-on tasks increasingly involve touch screens and an associated learning curve for many employees who joined the workforce in the analog age. This can be particularly true for commercial building operators and residential superintendents ...

Mission 2030 sets a target to eliminate construction, renovation and demolition waste from landfill over the next 18 years.

To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.

Five high resolution digital screens prominently placed in the elevator lobbies of Royal Bank Plaza's two downtown Toronoto office towers show the buildings’ real-time electricity use and compare it to past performance.

Touch-free systems can provide a safer, cleaner and more pleasant restroom environment, and research shows 90 per cent of patrons prefer these options.

An energy performance contract is an agreement between a building owner and an energy service company (ESCO) whereby the ESCO takes full responsibility for identifying, financing, implementing, commissioning ...

For landlords designing print ads or writing online apartment listings, knowing how to catch a renter’s attention is critical. These three copywriting secrets can help ads attract more rental leads.