Sustainability
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How AI can help protect your building’s water resources
As summer draws nearer, building managers need to prepare for more than rising temperatures, as several areas are projected to experience below normal precipitation. “These
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OSCRE tackles waste data management
The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate is tackling the third of its trio of environmental data management standards with a new project focused on consistent metrics for solid waste.
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New partnership advances arena hygiene and sustainability at BC Place in Vancouver
Tork, an Essity brand, and BC Place in Vancouver have announced a strategic partnership to elevate hygiene standards, sustainability, and the overall fan experience at one of
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Canadian content rules explored for tax credits
The Canadian government is considering how its agenda to support domestic manufacturers and technology providers could meld with goals to decarbonize the buildings and energy sectors.
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Green Seal announces members of its Technical and Policy Advisory Group
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced the formation of its Technical and Policy Advisory Group, a standing body of subject matter experts that will advise Green Seal’s Standards Steering
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
ACI honoured with 2025’s Changemaker Award
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association representing the U.S. cleaning products industry, has been honoured with the Fill it Forward 2025 Changemaker Award
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Wordy euphemisms supplant sustainability
The U.S. Commercial Real Estate Finance Council joins the list of organizations adopting wordy euphemisms to replace all-purpose terminology like sustainability, green, ESG and/or DEI.
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Lara McKendrick named new OAA president
Lara McKendrick has joined the Ontario Association of Architects as its new president.
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Carbon offset integrity banks on due diligence
As purchasers in the voluntary carbon market, commercial real estate players can tap into a wider range of offset credits at a lower price point than industrial peers compelled to participate in the regulated carbon pricing system.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
A look at Canadian data centres and water consumption
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centres are rapidly transforming the North American landscape, appearing swiftly and unexpectedly across Canada. The central issue centres on water usage,
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Creating a plan for productive, efficient cleaning and maintenance teams
The holiday season brings a unique mix of increased foot traffic, unusual cleaning patterns, shifted staffing schedules, and unexpected wear across a facility. The start
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Looking to attract younger cleaning clients in 2026?
If your goal is to broaden your customer base in 2026, attracting younger clients may offer a path forward. Research shows that Millennials (aged 29
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Joanne Perdue joins RAIC advisors
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announced the addition of a distinguished professional, Joanne Perdue to RAPP.
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CRE feeling climate action pressure from cities
Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal are among 75 world cities seen to be exerting some degree of climate action pressure on the commercial real estate sector.
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REUSE Act directs EPA to study reuse and refill stations for environmental impact
Recently, the Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies (REUSE) Act, which directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collect
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Smart tech retrofits revitalize aging retail spaces
Aging retail buildings, once the backbone of bustling commercial districts, are now environmental and financial liabilities.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Planning for sustainable snow removal
Snow removal is often part of outdoor maintenance management, and practicing sustainability can be included in this year’s efforts. Sustainable snow removal can help companies
