Retrofit
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario schools to receive energy efficiency upgrades
The Ontario government is investing $200 million to provide energy efficiency upgrades at nearly 600 schools across the province.
REMI Network
CaGBC report recommends national retrofit strategy
A CaGBC report suggests provincially-specific retrofit pathways that include recommissioning, deep retrofits, renewable energy and fuel switching actions.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario schools to receive $1.4 bil for upgrades
Ontario is investing a total of $1.4 billion in 2017-18 to improve school buildings by repairing and upgrading elements such as roofs, flooring and plumbing systems.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Guelph Council Chambers receives lighting retrofit
Guelph Council Chambers have received a light emitting diode (LED) lighting retrofit to replace bulbs and lamps that have faded or burned out.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Aircuity platform used in NRC building retrofit
Aircuity’s airside efficiency platform was used in the major retrofit project at National Research Council of Canada’s building in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
REMI Network
Federal budget boosts accessibility in public spaces
Canada’s federal budget has earmarked $77 million over ten years to expand the Enabling Accessibility Fund.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Mackenzie Health recognized for LED lighting switch
York Region’s Mackenzie Health was recently recognized by Alectra Utilities for converting the facility to 100 per cent LED lighting.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario to open first mental health facility for female adult inmates
Ontario is working towards increasing mental health supports in the corrections system by creating the first mental health unit for female inmates.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
CPVC Fire Sprinkler Retrofits can Save Buildings
Fire sprinkler retrofits can minimize damage and save lives when upgrading older buildings that may have once been up to fire code, but are now outdated.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Four lessons in communication for FMs
Skillful communication is critical to success in a variety of FM activities. Here are four lessons gleaned from experts at a recent IFMA Toronto event.
CondoBusiness
Five ways to curb utility costs in condominiums
Coming changes in Ontario are cause for condo corporations to curb their utility costs. An expert shares how, pointing to five energy efficiency retrofits.
REMI Network
ASHRAE and IES revise standard for EB retrofits
To achieve better energy efficiency, ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) have revised a standard, creating a more detailed description of procedures for the
Canadian Property Management
Fire safety fundamentals for seniors’ homes
The Quebec government has moved quickly to mandate sprinklers in seniors' homes following recommendations from Coroner Cyrille Delâge.
Canadian Property Management
Lights, cameras, repurpose
Although many of Toronto's historic theatres have closed, a significant number have new lives as party venues, retail stores and even fitness centres.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Measuring success in sustainability initiatives
Whether they are property owners or tenants, many organizations are taking steps to green their commercial real estate. What fewer organizations are doing is measuring
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s ongoing expansion
Yorkdale Shopping Centre was once the largest mall in the world . After four upgrades in the last 10 years, it is about to undergo another expansion.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Repositioning a property
This video report looks at how retrofitting a property can increase occupancy, rents and asset value. Commentators: Mark Kenney of CAPREIT and Steven Gross of Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP.
