Construction starts on Victoria airport hotel
Construction is underway on the new 129 room TownePlace Suites by Marriott at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Kothari Group, owner and manager of the project, received approved last year on 3.5 acres at the corner of Beacon Avenue West and Highway 17 at the...
Commercial building operators are having to fight to turn a profit, finds new report
Commercial properties are struggling to attract and keep tenants, according to a new report from workplace access, experience, and analytics platform, Accessia. The Adapt to Survive: the Flex Space Revolution report reveals that 99 per cent of building operators agree...
Water Consumption Concerns as Data Center Use Increases
As the number of data centers increase questions remain if communities can handle the crunch. It’s a great time to be in the data center business according to JLL’s new U.S. Data Center Report, which indicates that the market has doubled in size in four years. “This...
PeaceHealth to Acquire Four Providence Clinics in Washington
The four clinics will provide new services and offerings to PeaceHealth’s network. PeaceHealth and Providence announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement that will result in PeaceHealth acquiring four Providence clinic sites located in Clark County....
Communication is Key for Hospital Renovation Projects
Communication goes beyond patient care. “Communication is key” is a common phrase used among coworkers in any industry, but arguably, no industry understands it more than healthcare. Whether it be consulting with another doctor about a patient’s care or connecting...
What are sustainable fuels?
A green gas nozzle is shown against a light gray background with a leafy green plant coming out of the metal nozzle. Fossil fuels have powered our transition into the modern world. Without fossil fuels, for example, we wouldn’t be able to drive to the store to pick up...
Staying stocked with the right PPE
Hygiene and sanitation continue to remain in the spotlight, but in some cases, cleaning practices have loosened, reverting back to some of the pre-pandemic habits. Keeping commercial cleaning staff safe is a paramount concern for your business, and along with...
Select Appropriate PPE Clothing
To properly protect workers, it is critical that those responsible understand the differences between flame- and arc-resistant clothing. Working in industrial environments means workers will be exposed to high heat, electricity, and other flammable hazards....
Pattern language: An exploration of digital printing on architectural glazing
Architectural Glazing has long been an important expressive tool which, when selected and detailed thoughtfully, can contribute to the successful transformation of architectural concepts to reality. A growing number of glass treatments have expanded aesthetic options...
CAGBC launches new carbon reduction program
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) has created a new program for building professionals to learn more about decarbonizing buildings. The Zero Carbon Building Essentials Micro-Credential (ZCB) program was developed to support Canada’s building sector and meet...