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Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA issues new FM benchmarking report
IFMA has released the 2018 Operations and Maintenance: Qualitative Analysis Benchmarking Report from its FM Research and Benchmarking Institute.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Researches discover possible pesticide-free way to limit mosquito populations
Researchers may have discovered a new, pesticide-free way to limit mosquito populations in some areas and reduce the spread of the West Nile virus.
REMI Network
The importance of indoor air quality for productive workers
In the 1700s, Ben Franklin said, “I am persuaded that no common air from outside is so unwholesome as the air inside a closed room
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Urban green space could prove a health asset
Canadian researchers recently completed what's believed to be the first large-scale study of links between residential proximity to green space and mortality rates from chronic illnesses.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Western receives $13.8-mil investment for new labs, equipment
The Government of Canada is investing $13.8 million in new research infrastructure, including new labs and equipment, at Western University through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Green buildings contribute to productivity: research
Recent research from the National Research Council of Canada and RBC found that green buildings have a positive impact on productivity for employees.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
MLSE LaunchPad reaches completion
PCL Toronto and MLSE Foundation celebrated the completion of MLSE LaunchPad, the first youth-focused collaborative space to promote social change.
CondoBusiness
GTA new homes market set new records in 2016
In the GTA new homes market, 2016 set new records for low inventory, high prices and high-rise condo sales, according to a report from BILD and the Altus Group.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ryerson opens new MaRS science research facilities
Ryerson University has officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built Faculty of Science research facilities in the MaRS Discovery District.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
U of T research building earns LEED Gold
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)’s Environmental Science and Chemistry Building (ESCB) has been awarded LEED Gold by the Canada Green Building Council. The 10,220-square-metre building,
Canadian Facility Management & Design
ASHRAE grant funds HVAC&R student research
ASHRAE has announced the recipients of its Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award Program, designed to encourage HVAC&R students to continue their education to help prepare themselves
Canadian Facility Management & Design
JLL names new Global Head of Research
JLL has named Dr. Marie Puybaraud its new Global Head of Research for the company’s Corporate Solutions division. In her role, Dr. Puybaraud will lead
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Research facilities receive $25-mil in funding
Nine national research facilities have received a total of $25-million in funding for ongoing operations and maintenance from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund. This fund allows researchers to undertake world-class research and technology development leading to social, economic and environmental benefits for Canadians.
