Sustainability
Canadian Property Management
Professional workwear drive to aid CRE aspirants
Toronto-based women in commercial real estate are organizing the effort with an eye to the next generation of talent that the industry, and the economy in general, needs.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Sustainable heat management for commercial properties
Sustainability and efficiency have become crucial for those looking to reduce their environmental impact, and efficient heat management can help you lower energy use and
Canadian Property Management
CRE fosters all-in approach to decarbonization
Daunting net zero targets in the buildings sector are spurring an all-in approach to decarbonization that assigns roles to finance, engineering, management and operational teams.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Boost energy efficiency in your building
As facility and maintenance managers continue to strive for top building performance, energy efficiency remains an important factor in cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and increasing
Construction Business
PCL welcomes new director of sustainability
PCL Construction announced that Anton Pojasok has joined the company as director of sustainability.
Canadian Property Management
Outdoor lighting principles hail the dark side
Guiding principles for responsible nighttime lighting define how light should be applied, but, first, prospective installers are advised to consider whether lighting is even necessary.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Five ingredients of a well-managed facility
Managing a facility requires a combination of skilled facility management personnel, efficient procedures, reliable process technology, and most importantly, a strong focus on the integration
REMI Network
Guelph first city in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification
The City of Guelph became the first municipality in Canada to be certified under the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard.
Canadian Property Management
Climate action levers key amid competing crises
Strategists are pondering the most effective climate action levers to keep attention focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as other events and pressures commandeer priority-setting agendas.
Construction Business
Built Green Canada launches Maverick Awards
Built Green Canada has launched its inaugural Maverick Awards to recognize trailblazers in sustainability.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New standards for sustainable material use
A new set of standards defines minimum sustainability criteria for high-volume materials used in architecture and interior projects.
Canadian Property Management
Multifamily leads uptake of EV charger funds
Multifamily landlords and condominium corporations have claimed more than a third of the funds the Canadian government has thus far allocated through its Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
REMI Network
Work to begin on Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre renewal
The new facility will be the first city-owned community centre built to achieve Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold.
Canadian Property Management
Canada praised as GRESB benchmark leader
National averages aren’t revealed in the recently released 2023 global results, but Canada's high ranking among 75 participating countries was confirmed during an online discussion of trends underpinning the numbers.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Looking ahead to 2024’s commercial cleaning trends
As the commercial cleaning industry continues to grow and evolve, what are experts predicting to emerge as the top trends next year? Technology, sustainability, and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Getting started in decarbonization
As we strive to lessen our impact on the environment, decarbonization is something that maintenance managers can work towards to help reach the sustainability goals.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub
The new Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) has an agenda to help nurture retrofit expertise and connect property and facilities managers to a range of services for pursuing decarbonization.
