Fed invests in Montreal mixed-use property

Fed invests in Montreal mixed-use property

The federal government is allocating $50 million towards the construction of The MileBrook, a mixed-use development situated at the eastern end of the Island of Montréal. The MileBrook represents a $340 million investment and will ultimately offer over 800 rental units. Strategically located on the final mile of Sherbrooke Street, this multi-generational project addresses a…

2025 restroom trends you can count on

2025 restroom trends you can count on

Each year, leaders in the fashion, building design, construction, and home design predict upcoming trends. While these forecasts often receive significant attention, it’s important to note that in some sectors, the same level of anticipation and analysis applies to restroom design in commercial facilities. No matter the industry, some predicted trends quickly become reality, while…

A Guide to Smart Budgeting for Facilities Managers

A Guide to Smart Budgeting for Facilities Managers

The many strands of facilities management across property, buildings, and operational assets require professionals to take a lifecycle approach to their charges. With the FM market expected to pass $2 trillion globally by 2030, and growing work demand and work orders, the numbers for any organization will continue to get bigger. Facilities managers must take…

AI and FM: Insights from the Front Lines

AI and FM: Insights from the Front Lines

Standford Medicine’s facilities management team discusses the opportunities for and challenges of its efforts to apply AI to projects and processes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules in a range of professions and industries as organizations strive to find the most appropriate and beneficial opportunities to take advantage of the technology’s potential benefits. Facilities…

Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to Build Nonprofit Hospital in Lake Hallie

Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to Build Nonprofit Hospital in Lake Hallie

The facility is projected to open in fall 2027. The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative is building a full-service, independent, locally governed, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, with a goal to open in fall 2027. The decision came after exhaustive research to determine the optimal configuration, healthcare service offering, location and long-term sustainability requirements for a…

The importance of managing the humidity in your building

The importance of managing the humidity in your building

  Maintaining building humidity levels is vital to the performance of your building, but it is often overlooked as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan. Experts recommend that humidity levels be kept between 40 and 60 per cent for optimal performance, but studies show that these levels are below the lower end of the threshold…