Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

In spite of the global supply chain issues and loss of vehicles in the Felicity Ace cargo ship fire, the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) has been on the move, hitting 6.6 million in 2021, which is more than triple their market share from two years earlier. While this might be good news for our…

Is Vertical Integration the Future of Facility Security?

Is Vertical Integration the Future of Facility Security?

If you have ever walked through an airport, there is no doubt you have glanced at the various doors when entering. If you pay a little more attention, or perhaps you work in access control and security, you will notice all the different types of locks, card readers, and electronic door controllers throughout the airport’s…

How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain

How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain

  In a recent study conducted by the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Centre, less than half of Americans are still wearing masks. Similar conditions can be found across Canada. After two years of pandemic-related restrictions, the public craves a return to normalcy. That craving was more than evident when this summer’s Canadian…

Code development approach prioritizes harmony

Code development approach prioritizes harmony

  A new collaborative code development approach is aimed at achieving faster and frictionless Canada-wide adoption of the most current standards for new construction, fire safety, plumbing and energy efficiency. The Canadian Table for Harmonized Construction Codes Policy and the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes will bring federal, provincial and territorial representatives together to…

How energy efficient are we, really?

How energy efficient are we, really?

Common phrases from many people’s childhoods probably include, “Turn off the lights when no one is in the room,” and “Do you think we live in a barn? Shut the door!” My father’s favorite phrase took it one step further: “You’re cold? Show me your thermal underwear, then we’ll talk.” Being energy efficient was in…

Renovating Your Facility? Make Sure to Use Sustainable Materials

Renovating Your Facility? Make Sure to Use Sustainable Materials

Renovating a facility is an exciting time filled with endless possibilities. But before you start tearing down walls and buying new furniture, there’s one important factor you need to consider: sustainability. Nowadays, more and more businesses are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. And for good reason—sustainable business practices are good for the environment, good…