Sustainability
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
This year’s ESG trends
While ESG goals continue to be important for many companies, they have evolved as technology, consumer demand, and business priorities have shifted. Many companies are
Construction Business
BCIT opens mass timber student housing tower
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How waterless urinals are driving measurable gains in building sustainability
Facility managers looking for high-impact sustainability upgrades are turning to an often-overlooked fixture: urinals, or more specifically, waterless urinals. The shift toward waterless urinals is
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Experts announced for Green Seal’s standards committee
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced the formation of its inaugural Standards Steering Committee, comprised of industry leaders and subject matter experts charged with overseeing
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.
