New hospital opens ahead of schedule in Terrace

New hospital opens ahead of schedule in Terrace

The new state-of-the-art Ksyen Regional Hospital (formerly Mills Memorial Hospital) in Terrace, B.C. is now open. “People in Terrace had been asking for an upgraded health-care facility for years, and our government recognized the need and took action to make sure it happened,” said Minister of Health Josie Osborne. “British Columbians deserve access to health…

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of November 2024

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of November 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Space Institute Calling all space cadets! Researchers from Texas A&M University are teaming up with NASA on the future of human space exploration. University leaders and other officials broke ground on the $200 million Texas A&M University Space…

How Museums Preserve History: Maintenance Secrets

How Museums Preserve History: Maintenance Secrets

Museums require a specific level of maintenance in order to preserve historic artifacts.   December 2, 2024 Museums are so much more than a popular school field trip destination. Museums allow for the present to meet the past, as museums help preserve and protect important and historical artifacts. These facilities help bridge cultural divides by offering…

The Springs at The Waterfront Senior Living Community Officially Completed

The Springs at The Waterfront Senior Living Community Officially Completed

The new twelve-story, 360,000-sqaure-foot, 250-unit community is designed as an optimum environment for the health and well-being of residents and staff. A celebratory grand opening ceremony took place to mark the completion of The Springs at The Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington. The new twelve-story, 360,000-sqaure-foot, 250-unit community for older adults is part of the Waterfront…

Efficiency and Effectiveness: Know the Difference

Efficiency and Effectiveness: Know the Difference

It is important for managers to understand what to manage, why it’s important and how to do it. This is where efficiency and effectiveness come in. Managers need to understand what to manage, why it’s important, and how to do it. This is where the concepts of efficiency and effectiveness come in. By understanding the…

Reimagining procurement

Reimagining procurement

This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity. Is it time for a procurement (r)evolution? Mauro Erriquez: Dominique, thank you for being with us today. It’s amazing that we have an opportunity to talk about the future of procurement. Many of my clients are saying they have never seen such a challenging period like the…