Adaptive Reuse: The Role of Engineers in Successful Projects

Adaptive Reuse: The Role of Engineers in Successful Projects

Bringing in qualified engineers before a lease is signed or purchase agreement finalized can save healthcare organizations time, money and headaches. In today’s complex real estate landscape, it is increasingly popular to convert existing structures like strip malls, office buildings and hotels into medical facilities. This adaptive reuse can offer numerous advantages, from speed to…

Revealing Opportunities: How Energy Audits Can Improve Condo Efficiency and Reduce GHG Emissions

Revealing Opportunities: How Energy Audits Can Improve Condo Efficiency and Reduce GHG Emissions

According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association 2023 survey, overall energy-efficiency is number four on the list of “must haves” for Canadian Home Buyers. Beyond the financial benefits, energy efficient homes and buildings contribute to a healthier living environment. With this in mind, and as energy and utility costs continue to increase, condominiums are looking…

Saskatchewan plans ICU Expansion

Saskatchewan plans ICU Expansion

Two requests for proposal will be issued in September 2024 to advance the design phase for intensive care unit expansion (ICU) at Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon. This first phase intends to accommodate additional bed capacity for up to 26 ICU patients and create individual rooms for better patient care. The long-term goal is…

Royal London’s 80 Fenchurch Street office achieves Platinum level WELL Certification

Royal London’s 80 Fenchurch Street office achieves Platinum level WELL Certification

Royal London’s colleague workspace at 80 Fenchurch Street in London has been awarded WELL Certification at the Platinum level – the highest level of certification under the WELL Building Standard (WELL v2), as awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The WELL Building Standard focuses on the belief that workplaces should be developed with…

ASHRAE Program Certifies Inaugural Group of Decarbonization Professionals

ASHRAE Program Certifies Inaugural Group of Decarbonization Professionals

In facilities management, industry certifications can be a great way to expand your expertise, advance your career, and stand out to current and future employers. Several organizations already offer a number of certifications to consider, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is adding another to the list. ASHRAE is proud…