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In B.C. annual flood-related costs are expected to surpass $3 billion by 2030 – more than eight times the projected costs for Quebec, the next most-affected province. And the province’s exposure to flood risk damage is even more dire, estimated to rise to $1.1 billion by 2030. To say flood risks are getting worse is…

DP World officially launched construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion, aimed at significantly enhancing Vancouver Island’s connectivity and trade resilience with global markets. With support from Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Port of Nanaimo, the project will significantly increase operational efficiency and handling capacities. Once completed, the terminal’s berth length will nearly double from…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Asbestos went from being a “magic material” in the 20th century for its ability to resist heat and corrosion—to being banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Approximately 30 million homes and buildings in the U.S….

Adaptive reuse of shipping containers offers a cost-effective, scalable solution for developing behavioral health facilities to address growing crisis The United States face a behavioral health crisis: Existing healthcare facilities are struggling to accommodate people with serious mental illness. A lack of integrated care — where clinical behavioral healthcare services pair with programs that foster…

  Light House announced two new construction project partners in their Construction Plastics Initiative — the Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver, with general contractor EllisDon Corporation, and the Steveston Community Centre in Richmond, with general contractor Scott Construction. All plastic waste collected from projects involved in the Construction Plastics Initiative, launched in 2024, are processed by…

  As businesses strive to lower their environmental footprint and work towards their ESG goals, waste management is one area where there may be an opportunity to increase sustainable practices. From construction to operations, waste management is an important part of your business maintenance plan. Construction, upgrades and renovation create a large amount of waste,…