Facility Management
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Balance is key when designing open-plan spaces
Open-plan spaces have grown in popularity in recent years. But these collaborative spaces still need private areas to help workers concentrate.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Strategically scheduling lease verification
When is the best time to perform a lease verification? Wendy J. Burgess of Ellington Tenant and Facilities Services offers her expert advice.
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Investing in smart buildings for long-term gains
Combining smart building and smart occupancy to promote productivity and sustainability.
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Managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs
What are the requirements for managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs? Daniel De Monte of the Flat Iron Building Group explains.
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Union Station revitalization runs up costs
Toronto is taking steps to improve its cost estimate process after the Union Station revitalization faced a $80 million funding shortfall.
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Building information modelling
Caesar Ruest, construction solutions executive at AutoDesk, explains the benefits of building information modelling (BIM) in facility management.
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Transitioning to an outsourced service provider
What can a buyer organization do to smooth the transition to an outsourced service provider? Julie Sullivan of KPMG's advisory practice explains.
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How to implement a green cleaning strategy
Implementing a green cleaning strategy means more than buying eco-friendly products. It requires developing a team, a scope and a plan.
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Real savings through sustainable maintenance
Managers looking to save resources don't have to investment in new products. Rather, they can find savings by focusing on sustainable maintenance.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Why buildings must embrace emerging tech
While consumers have taken to emerging tech trends like tablets and social media, the construction and real estate industries have lagged behind.
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Calling in external consultants
What should a facility manager expect from a consultant during a capital project? Georgina Voultsos of Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd. Consulting Engineers explains.
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What a rise in extreme weather means for FMs
The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.
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Control office furniture keys to prevent costs
Lockable office furniture can quickly become an unexpected expense if keys are not properly controlled.
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Becoming a chief facilities officer
The new 'CFO' position can play an integral role in identifying how an organization’s physical assets and environment can support its goals.
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How to accelerate career in facility management
Does a facility manager need a professional designation to advance their career? Arcori's Marcia O'Connor weighs in.
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Countering the effects of winter on floors
Here are six questions building managers should ask themselves during the lead up to winter in order to counteract the ...
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IFMA award goes to Canadian student
A recent Conestoga College graduate is the first Canadian to receive the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation’s International Student of the Year award.
