Facilities management needs to have a voice in the C-suite. As business evolves, company leaders will require strategic facilities managers.

Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.

The new crop of 'ultra-high-rise' condos rising in Toronto will be more complicated and consequently more costly to maintain, one engineer is warning.

Scale build-up can weigh on HVAC efficiency, making preventative maintenance important to controlling energy costs and preventing premature failure.

In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.

An office building in Markham, Ontario's technology hub plans to be the first net positive energy office building in Canada.

Post-construction cleaning is a critical project step that helps remove harmful dust and residue left behind by new builds and renovations alike.

How can cleaning workers complete their tasks as office workers clock less defined work hours in open offices, challenging traditional cleaning schedules?

Mixed-use developments in Toronto are creating neighbourhoods that are unaffordable for many people, according to a new study.

Recent innovations in delivery services may raise additional security concerns for condos, placing renewed importance on access control.

Nearly two-thirds of facility managers are interested in implementing new digital technologies such as intelligent analytics, according to a recent study.

Ontario is looking to boost elevator availability in multi-storey residential buildings, as well as long-term care and seniors’ homes.

Accessibility advocates see the built environment as a laggard when it comes to fire safety, especially for people with disabilities.

Increased urbanization and the demand for convenience has made it more common for retailers, restaurants and office spaces to operate under one roof.

Much of the existing building stock falls short of the universal design ideal, but RHFAC can help owners/managers identify impediments to access and set priorities to address them.

The minimum wage hike may sting more in condo communities than others as they face new costs associated with recent changes to Ontario’s condo laws.

Though technology is rapidly advancing, the simplest, yet most effective preventative measures stem from rudimentary security fundamentals.