It’s only in the post-construction phase that facility management professionals are brought on board to minimize the operational and maintenance costs that will determine the building’s performance over its life span. The reality ...

Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...

Studies examining the effectiveness of implementing ceiling lifts have found decreases in injury rates, decreases in workers’ compensation claims, perceived decreases in the risk of injury and improved morale with a decrease in absenteeism.

Networking is a way for property and facility managers to interface and surround themselves with resources that, at some point, will solve a problem, find resources or provide advice about an issue.

Improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of condominiums is not new. However, in terms of the most important and new energy-saving measures, it comes down to making small changes and sticking to simple solutions.

Shrinking payback periods for LED streetlights are helping to make the business case for large-scale conversions in many Canadian municipalities.

Fire departments in Ontario have been asked to report fires or explosions associated with electrical meter installations to the Office of the Fire Marshal ...

When it comes to selecting lock hardware for a building, there are five things property managers should keep in mind.

Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.

Voluntary action will continue to be the predominant dismantler of barriers in Ontario’s built environment and landscapes ...

While property managers have traditionally relied on word of mouth to showcase a job well done, the fact is referrals often don’t provide enough new work to sustain or grow a business.

Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...

An employer may mean to provide its employees with fair employment contracts but when disputes arise, parties often disagree on the rights they ...

Engineering and life safety specialists are currently examining stairwell concerns in preparation for possible new or revised rules that would be introduced in the 2015 National Building Code.

Water spills, leaks and floods are a common occurrence that can have a costly impact on public and workplace safety and building operations.

Retraining in WHMIS will likely be required upon the introduction of the globally harmonized system for classifying and labelling chemicals.

Making the right flooring choice and then installing and maintaining it properly can result in years of durable service and significant cost-savings.