Masonry distinguishes 101 Spadina
Last month, Devron launched 101 Spadina, a 39-storey residential community inspired by the art deco style and history of the neighbourhood. A mix of modern and classic architecture, masonry construction is aimed to distinguish the building from the mass of glass...
With Hybrid Work ‘Here to Stay,’ Can New Tech Boost Occupancy Planning?
Four years following the pandemic, a new survey from JLL finds that hybrid working is now the most common workstyle globally, with 87% of organizations operating with a hybrid program today. Hybrid work has proven to have a lasting impact and is “here to stay,”...
Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development
As a firm tasked with designing the buildings and cities that shape our future, we are challenging ourselves to imagine a new way of developing places. One where nature is the city, and the city is treated as a natural system. For much of the past 100 years, designers...
NYPD Facilities Get $17M LED Lighting Upgrade
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the completed installation of energy-efficient LED lights at New York City Police Department (NYPD) facilities. The nearly $17 million lighting...
ESG: The Facility Manager’s Role
By contributing to environmental, social and governance initiatives, facility managers can get a seat at the C-suite table For the facility teams who no longer want to be looked at as glorified sanitation engineers, tool belt men and women, or hot and cold call...
The Impact of Temperature on Occupant Functioning
HVAC systems directly control the temperature levels within the built environment of a healthcare facility. Furthermore, they influence how both patients and staff function in a healthcare facility, as poor indoor climates can make patients uncomfortable and...
DOE unveils $4.5 billion for future transmission projects
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced 10 potential corridors for new high-voltage transmission lines on May 8, designed to bring renewable energy from areas where it’s generated to centers of demand and to provide stability to local grids. The locations of the...
Today’s interior paint offers innovation, sustainability, and efficiency
Paint has long been a concern for building and maintenance managers looking for affordable, aesthetic, and safe options. But there has been some evolution in the paint department, offering managers today’s innovation, greater sustainability, and increased efficiency....
How to Manage Contractor and Subcontractor Risks
Understanding how to manage risks associated with contractors and subcontractors and the importance of safety compliance were just a couple of the critical topics discussed during a recent educational session. Titled “Mythbusting the Top Contractor Risk Management...
Granite School District Lowers Infection Risk Through Lighting
Schools are considered high-risk environments for the transmission of infectious diseases due to the close and frequent contact and communication that occurs among students and teachers. Environments such as athletic training rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and...