Facility Management
REMI Network
SNC-Lavalin sells facilities management business
SNC-Lavalin has sold its non-core Real Estate Facilities Management business in Canada to Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions for $45 million.
REMI Network
Steps for keeping dance floors clean and safe
A veteran in the professional cleaning industry offers insight into cleaning and maintaining dance floors.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Small steps for eliminating ants
When thinking about the most dangerous and irritating pests, ants may not come to mind and are often brushed aside as a simple nuisance.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Did clutter crowd out the closed office?
The transition from closed offices to open concepts may solve the problem of paper clutter, but has the problem merely been converted to digital form?
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Standing desks raise student participation
A landmark study found that standing desks raised student participation in elementary schools, as classrooms apply lessons from office environments.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
MLSE scores goal with BMO Field makeover
BMO Field hosted the celebration of two goals at the TFC’s home opener May 7. One was the completion of the sports venue’s $150-million transformation.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How to create an emergency plan for facilities
This is why building managers should have an emergency plan in place. Besides potentially helping to save lives, it can reduce damage and minimize downtime.
Construction Business
Radon in buildings is a major health concern
Radon in buildings is a significant health concern recognized by Health Canada and the World Health Organization. According to Health Canada, approximately 16 per cent
Canadian Facility Management & Design
ENGIE awarded expanded FM contract with DCC
ENGIE Services Inc. has announced its contract with Defence Construction Canada (DCC) has been expanded to provide facility management and support services for a range
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Aging facilities face increased pest pressure
While all buildings need protection against potential pests, older buildings can face increased pest pressures and unique challenges if left unprepared.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
When to replace task chairs in the workplace
An expert proposes to close the gap in guidelines regarding how to assess the ongoing performance of ergonomic task chairs after they enter the workplace.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Office premises as organizational promoter
Rarely do non-profit organizations look upon their premises as a vehicle to promote their identity, culture and purpose, but they should.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Change management for shifting demographics
The demographic shifts happening in the workplace, particularly those expected in the next five years, are one of many reasons to do change management.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New gen of IWMS targets facilities challenges
A guide to the who, what and why of rolling out the latest generation of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS).
Building Strategies & Sustainability
U.K. doctors predict new indoor air pollutants
Burgeoning technologies may also come with unforeseen environmental contaminants and health impacts warns a new study from the United Kingdom's Royal College of Physicians.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA Awards of Excellence open for nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA)’s 2016 Awards of Excellence. The awards recognize outstanding achievements of IFMA members, chapters,
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Breaking down silos between FM and HR
RE and FM professionals typically operate independently of HR, but both groups can benefit from breaking down silos to face challenges together.
