Sustainability
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Sustainable steerage for refrigeration and AC
ASHRAE and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) have released a new series of checklists to promote sustainable operations of refrigeration and air-conditioning plants.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Smart building solutions that drive results
In today’s residential market, apartment owners, operators, and developers are turning to smart building solutions to improve performance, sustainability, and long-term value.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Green Seal redefines sustainability leadership for sanitary paper products
Global non-profit Green Seal®, a top certifier of eco-friendly towel and tissue products, has announced a new leadership standard for sanitary paper products that contain
Design Quarterly
Blending functionality and sustainability
Sage’s Vancouver headquarters was transformed by Edit Studios into a modern workplace design with a focus on innovation, inclusivity and adaptability. The new 18,000-square-foot, two-floor
Design Quarterly
MGA named best sustainable firm in the world
MGA has been honoured as the Jury Winner for Best Sustainable Firm at the 13th Annual Architizer A+Awards.
REMI Network
Four Dispenser Facts Facility Leaders Need To Know
While restroom dispensers might blend into the background, they are actually critical lifelines of any facility, essential for improving hygiene and user satisfaction. These often-overlooked
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Attracting attention to your cleaning company
Today’s businesses are not looking for a one-size-fits-all approach to cleaning; they value personalization and a commitment to shared goals. Priorities like ESG, technology, data-driven
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Reducing your building’s energy use
Sustainability and ESG are on the minds of so many business owners and maintenance managers, and energy use is a major part of the equation.
Design Quarterly
Calgary’s parks win first Green Flag Award in Canada
Reader Rock Garden and Confederation Park in Calgary have both been awarded a Green Flag Award, marking a first in Canada.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Using smart technology to improve waste management
As is the case in many industries, technology has emerged to simplify and enhance the efficiency of waste management. While sorting, organizing, and developing specific
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Seasonal cleaning strategies to boost your facility’s efficiency
Seasonal cleaning may conjure images of sorting through our closets, clearing out storage on our phone, or dusting off the gardening tools, but it also
Construction Business
Concert and GDI launch energy retrofit program
Concert Infrastructure and GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (GDI) have entered into a partnership to launch a energy retrofit program.
Design Quarterly
Embodied Carbon Awards recognize trailblazers
Six trailblazers in B.C. were recognized for their pioneering work in reducing embodied carbon at the third annual Embodied Carbon Awards.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Sustainable floor care
More and more companies are prioritizing sustainability and ESG as part of their cleaning and maintenance programs. With the global green cleaning market projected to
REMI Network
Built Green launches its Schools’ Program pilot
Built Green Canada is piloting a school program that takes a holistic approach to development.
Canadian Property Management
ENERGY STAR status a cross-border worry
Reference in U.S. statute makes the ENERGY STAR program resistant to a sudden takedown, but still vulnerable to coordinated efforts through legislative channels.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
The rise of climate risk reporting
As sustainability and ESG goals continue to lead many cleaning and maintenance discussions, assessing your company’s efforts, identifying climate-related risks and opportunities, and providing transparency
