AI
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Algorithmic rent-setting under scrutiny
The ongoing legal storm around the AI-driven rent-setting software YieldStar could result in the widespread ban of these tools in Canada and the U.S.
REMI Network
Stantec designing multiple AI data centres in Alberta
One company has multi-year program to build AI data centres across Alberta.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Improvements in smart lighting
Are you looking to improve lighting at your facility? Choosing the right lighting for your business can increase energy savings, maximize your occupant experience, and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Exploring innovation in AI and green cleaning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to revolutionize the professional cleaning industry in silent yet significant ways. While robotic cleaning devices like vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers,
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
AI and infection prevention
AI has made its way into many industries to increase efficiency, maximize operations, and improve customer experience. In the janitorial space, this tech is also
Construction Business
Innovation and efficiency in construction
There are significant opportunities for Canada’s construction sector, especially for those that embrace innovation and efficiency.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Practicing preventative maintenance
An important part of building maintenance is creating a strategy to mitigate as many issues as you can ahead of time, protecting your budget, keeping
REMI Network
New drone-based diagnostics tool in development
A game-changing new technology is in development that leverages drones and AI-based analytics to detect and diagnose building envelope defects.
REMI Network
IFMA publishes accessible guide for leveraging AI
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) released a publication for understanding and leveraging AI in the built environment. Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Concordia releases AI-driven rental market research
New AI-driven research from Concordia University, in partnership with Equiton, provides insights into the future of Canadian rentals and housing affordability.
Design Quarterly
WZMH Architects launches Giraffe software
WZMH Architects has launchd Giraffe, an independently owned software company dedicated to revolutionizing AEC industry.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Is your smart building worth the investment?
Smart buildings have come a long way, adding technology to help manage staffing, collect valuable data, and increase operational efficiency. From simple sensors to AI
Canadian Property Management
OSCRE sets principles for AI in data management
The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate underscores AI's potential to advance data management capabilities, provided it is grounded in an ethical, standardized, industry-approved approach.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Using AI for security surveillance
As smart buildings continue to gain momentum, with technology like sensors, IoT, automation, and more, AI can provide cost- and time-saving solutions for sales and
Construction Business
Using AI to address the labour gap
AI has the potential to address the construction labour gap by automating tasks and streamlining projects.
Construction Business
Surrey launches AI tool to improve permitting
Surrey has launched an artificial intelligence Development Inquiry Assistant (DIA) pilot, aimed at helping applicants through permits.
Construction Business
Navigating volatile market conditions
Setting budgets on projects is risky business, particularly with the recent volatile market conditions experienced across Western Canada.
