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  In 2023, it was revealed that over 600 rural hospitals – representing 30 percent of the hospitals in the country – were at risk of closing due to financial distress. Hospitals facing closure have seen a drop in patient services in recent years as health insurance plans often will not pay the cost of…

For Canada to meet its target of building 5.1 million homes in the next twelve years, cutting-edge tools and strategies are needed imminently to ensure housing affordability, scalability, climate compatibility, and resilience are achieved along the way. Apartments, in particular, face numerous obstacles stifling their development. According to the panelists speaking on housing labour and…

The diagnostic and treatment centre at the new Cowichan District Hospital has hit a milestone, reaching structural completion. The centre will house outpatient and diagnostic-care services, including an emergency department, medical imaging, ambulatory care, a pharmacy and cafeteria and will be linked to an inpatient tower through a community hall. “We are tremendously proud of…

Hurricanes can cause major property damage and interrupt business operations. So, how many of these potentially dangerous storms should facilities managers expect (and prepare for) this year? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced its outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to Nov. 30. The agency predicts a high…

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Even those who aren’t regular consumers of energy industry news have likely come across a news report focused on how (and why) the American power grid is evolving. In the U.S., we have a…

Facilities managers probably know about the tangible benefits of the digital technology, but its potential goes far beyond the surface  For decades, facility owners and managers have watched with keen interest as advances in technology moved them closer to achieving a longstanding goal — being able to use digital technology to monitor, operate and maintain…

In government facilities, safety will take precedence over aesthetics, but there are ways to achieve both Government agencies are facing a unique challenge when it comes to developing spaces in which to efficiently carry out their most sensitive operations. On one hand, the technology being wielded to illegally infiltrate buildings and hack into systems is…

GAO tells Congress that predictive analytics could help federal agencies address their deferred maintenance   May 24, 2024 Many organizations are grappling with the dilemma of facilities that are unused, underused or too decrepit to continue performing maintenance. In such situations, organizations must decide whether the most prudent move is to sell, tear down or repurpose…

If you live in an urban area, you may take for granted that you can call emergency services and have someone on the scene within minutes or hop in the car to reach a hospital before a bad situation gets worse. That’s not the case for the tens of millions of Americans who live more…

Construction has begun on a new elementary school in the Township of Langley’s Willoughby Heights area. The new Northeast Latimer Elementary school will have space for 555 students from kindergarten to Grade five. With more than $51.8 million from the province, the school is expected to be ready for students in fall 2025. “Communities flourish…