Facility Management
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Office attendance rates flout corporate decrees
More than 55 per cent of respondents to CoreNet Global’s July 2023 survey report that corporate personnel are not fully complying with directives to return to the office.
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Driving inclusion among FM teams
Facility management departments need to be nimble and responsive to the rising emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
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Heritage properties on 125th birthday wish list
Local councils and residents throughout Saskatchewan are urged to identify heritage properties within their communities leading up to the province’s 125th birthday in 2030.
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Becoming Barrier-Free in 2023
Facility accessibility is more than just an afterthought or a feature to have — it’s critical to the success of healthcare environments.
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New obligations loom for airport authorities
Proposed new legislation calls on airport authorities to establish noise management committees, develop climate action plans and report annually on the diversity of their senior management and boards.
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Mould prevention is a priority in healthcare
In a healthcare setting, the importance of preventing the growth and proliferation of mould takes on new dimensions. First OnSite explores the risks and remediation strategies.
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New groundskeeping specifications for fed lands
Groundskeeping specifications for federal properties are set to change under a new policy disallowing pesticide application for cosmetic purposes.
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Making meaningful impacts in FM
Here are some key ingredients to accomplishing meaningful impacts with teams and stakeholders in facility management.
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Funds dispersed in sync with AccessAbility Week
Nearly $71 million will be distributed through Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund to underwrite 903 small-scale retrofit and upgrade projects across the country.
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Office fit-out costs rise with hybrid workforce
Rising office fit-out costs reflect both inflationary dynamics in the construction sector and emerging design trends as employers realign space to engage their hybrid workforces.
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Archival preservation facility is a net-zero first
Library and Archives Canada’s new preservation storage facility opened as the first net-zero carbon archival centre in the Americas,
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Shaping employee experience: the new FM role
Facility managers are now sitting at the boardroom table, participating in discussions and strategy focused on the future of work and the organizational purpose of the workplace.
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Recruiting the next generation in facility and maintenance management
Like many other industries, facility management will see a significant shift as baby boomers head towards retirement. In fact, experts predict that when this happens,
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Women execs in FM share recruitment insight
A discussion earlier this year gleaned perspectives from women executives on how they promote the FM industry.
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The Brave New World of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a game-changer for the facility management sector—and this is only the beginning.
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Stéphan Déry takes helm at Canada Lands Company
Stéphan Déry brings extensive experience in managing public real property to his new role as president and chief executive officer of Canada Lands Company.
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Replacing your HVAC system
Heating and cooling are a big part of facility management, so when it comes time to replace your HVAC system, you need all the information
