BCCA launches construction education fund

BCCA launches construction education fund

The B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) announced the launch of the Past Chair Legacy Fund, a new education initiative designed to support the development of the construction industry. The Past Chair Legacy Fund is a celebration of he association’s commitment to cultivating a skilled and professional workforce in the construction sector, and will provide funding for…

Women in FM: Navigating and Overcoming Bias within Facilities Management

Women in FM: Navigating and Overcoming Bias within Facilities Management

  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and facilities management have more in common than what meets the eye. I’ll never forget the day a new client looked past me and asked my male junior technician for final approval on their building systems assessment. Despite my role, assumptions about who “looks the part” persist in our industry. Fortunately, I…

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health to Build New Rehab Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health to Build New Rehab Hospital

  After receiving approval from their state, the two are going forward with their plans for a new 40-bed inpatient rehab hospital in Tennessee. Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced that they have received state regulatory approval of a Certificate of Need to construct a new 40-bed inpatient…

Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: Budget-Friendly Facilities Management

Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: Budget-Friendly Facilities Management

Running a facility is getting more expensive every year—utility bills climb, materials cost more, and service contracts keep getting pricier. The knee-jerk reaction might be to cut, cut, cut, but cutting corners actually isn’t the answer here. Instead, smart money-saving moves can make your facility run better while costing less. Whether it’s smarter energy use,…

How Drones Play Critical Role in Workplace Safety

How Drones Play Critical Role in Workplace Safety

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025 sheds light on how technology helps transform dangerous work tasks.   April 28, 2025 Drones continue to make an impact in the facilities management world. They are becoming increasingly important for tasks that often include some risk of injury. “Employing drones to inspect parts of a facility…