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CondoBusiness
Last chance for Albertans’ input on improving condominium governance
Albertans that would like to provide input on ways the government can improve condominium governance and dispute resolution have until November 10 to do so.
CondoBusiness
Alberta introduces stronger protection for condo buyers
On October 12, the Alberta government approved the first stage of new regulations that will better protect condominium buyers in the province.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Lessons from the Wildfires: Tips for Cleaning Smoke Damage
Since early April 2017, first responders, Canadian agencies, and restoration specialists have been uniting to bring British Columbia back from one of the worst wildfire seasons in the province's history.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Forest fires pose indoor air quality challenge
Indoor air quality specialists concur that larger commercial buildings are among the better places to be when outdoor conditions are compromised since HVAC systems typically incorporate air filtration.
Canadian Property Management
Alberta hits the trifecta for GHG emissions
Differing populations, economic drivers and sources of electricity generation are easily discernible in the provincial/territorial breakdown of GHG emissions statistics.
Canadian Property Management
Alberta rolls out energy conservation programs
Commercial business operators and broader public sector entities such as health care facilities, schools, universities and colleges can claim for partial refunds of applicable purchases made since March 24 of this year.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Alberta invests in WinSport sliding track upgrade
Alberta is investing $10 million in the upgrade and modernization of the WinSport sliding track at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New High Prairie Health Complex opens
High Prairie and the surrounding regions now have access to expanded health care services due to the newly-opened High Prairie Health Complex.
CondoBusiness
Proposed Alberta bill promotes buyer protection
New legislation was proposed in Alberta last week that would establish a builder licensing program to help consumers identify which home builders they can trust, and which they should avoid.
REMI Network
Alberta, police refine workplace injury and death investigations
Alberta is working on new rules to improve the way workplace injury and deaths are investigated.
CondoBusiness
ICE District helps MacDonald Lofts residents relocate
ICE District is assisting residents of MacDonald Lofts find safe and affordable housing with the help of the Government of Alberta and Homeward Trust.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Five Alberta parks to become accessible by summer
Five Alberta parks will be refurbished by this summer as part of a $3-million plan to create accessible experiences in 15 provincial parks by 2020.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A facility addition with surgical precision
Adding a new wing to the fully developed site would require surgical precision. The original Chinook Regional Hospital, which was constructed close to 30 years
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Calgary’s University District gets LEED Platinum
Calgary’s University District is the largest residential project in Canadian history to earn LEED Platinum certification for Neighbourhood Development.
CondoBusiness
Property Disaster Management at Fort McMurray
Two months after the Fort McMurray wildfires began, they were deemed under control thanks to the efforts of responders, including FirstOnSite Restoration.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Royal Alberta Museum set to open in late 2017
Construction on the exterior of the new Royal Alberta Museum is complete, bringing the facility one step closer to opening in late 2017.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
First purpose-built greenhouse to rise in Alberta
Aurora Cannabis has completed the design, engineering and tender process for phase one of a 600,000-square-foot, fully automated greenhouse in Alberta.
