Thorold fire station being converted into museum
A new project will convert a retired fire station in Thorold, Ont., into an energy efficient, climate-controlled cultural hub and museum that will house the town’s historical artifacts. Once Fire Station 1 re-locates to a new modern facility, the vacant space will be...
Construction starts on Little Mountain project
Development of a new 48-unit affordable rental housing building in the Vancouver Little Mountain neighbourhood took a major step forward with the start of construction. The future six-storey building includes a new neighbourhood house, a childcare facility, a...
Activists want 3 things from the Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution. Will they get them?
I’m in Ottawa at the fourth meeting of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on a treaty to address global plastic pollution. The fast-paced process started in March 2022 and is set to culminate with the final treaty language in...
The Ultimate Guide to Temporary Boiler Rentals
In industrial facilities, a reliable and efficient heating system is crucial for maintaining comfortable working conditions, ensuring proper operation of equipment and machinery, and supporting various manufacturing processes. However, situations may arise when your...
How to access $6.97 billion from the EPA’s green bank
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the nonprofit organizations that will receive some of its $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, including $6.97 billion to the Climate United Coalition. Comprising Calvert Impact, Community...
Institute of Hospitality opens annual awards nominations
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has commenced its search for the ‘best’ the hospitality industry has to offer with the launch of its 2024 Awards and black tie, Annual Dinner, which will be held at the Headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), in...
New Final Rule Puts Federal Buildings on Path to Net Zero
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has delivered on Congress’ mandate to cut emissions from new or newly renovated federal buildings through the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule. By meeting the...
4 Steps to a Water Safety Audit
A water safety audit is a crucial strategy for any commercial facility. But before we can discuss the uses and benefits of an independent?water safety?audit, it’s important to understand what one is and what it entails. A water safety audit?is not to be feared but to...
How Do HVAC Systems Filter Out Odors in Healthcare Settings?
Like any facility, healthcare facilities are bound to have unpleasant odors from time to time. Fortunately, HVAC systems help filter these aromas out before they become too strong. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with HVAC...
Effective Leaders Articulate Values — and Live by Them
Values lie at the heart of effective leadership, serving as the foundation for decisions and organizational cultures. Yet in the lecture halls, meeting rooms, and offices where we teach leadership, we regularly see a muddiness around how to think about these core...