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.

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 ...

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

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.

The oversupply of North American-sourced natural gas and sluggish domestic demand has the potential to alter the landscape of the office leasing market in Calgary. This shift could bring much needed space ...

While often more expensive than traditional cleaning cloths and mopheads, microfibre products tend to be more absorbent, use significantly less chemicals and water, and clean surfaces more effectively.

Over the years, carpet warranties have changed considerably, limiting their liability. In some cases, the manufacturer will: specify what type of cleaning is appropriate to maintain the warranty; require cleaning receipts to indicate when and ...

Scam Detector is a free smartphone application that exposes in detail more than 550 of the world’s most notorious scams. The company behind the app also updates it regularly with the newest scams.

Advocates for the commercial real estate industry are united in opposition to a suggested new formula for calculating Toronto’s stormwater service charges.

Here are three space usage trends that have been successfully implemented by organizations in recent years. An organization can use these as guidelines to formulate its own space usage needs.

To ensure a sound masking system works as expected, a clear set of performance standards should be established prior to procurement. If not, the system may not provide the desired level of speech privacy or noise control.

Recommissioning focuses on right-sizing a building’s mechanical and electrical systems and their operation for today’s conditions.

Whether moving into an existing office space or eyeing a new development, a building’s pest control plan should be a primary concern.

An energy audit is the logical first step in helping to reduce a facility’s utility costs and carbon footprint, and justify capital expenditures. Here are 10 things every building manager should know before embarking on an energy audit.

The Ontario Power Authority has introduced a number of new conservation programs to help consumers and businesses save money, better manage their electricity use, reduce their impact on the environment and help ensure the province has ...

The ISO 50001 energy management systems standard initially focuses more on commitment to performance than performance itself.