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  As winter weather continues, the risk of slip and fall accidents increases. Your warehouse floor is a large space that can become wet and slippery with heavy traffic and wet conditions. Research shows that slip and fall accidents make up 15 per cent of all accidental deaths, 25 per cent of injury claims and…

The Government of Canada announced more than $663 million in funding through the Canada Public Transit Fund to improve public transit infrastructure in Metro Vancouver. This funding, which will be delivered over 10 years from 2026 until 2036, will help Metro Vancouver advance key improvements to its public transit system and help respond to critical…

Canada, Ontario, and the City of Toronto have pledged a combined $975 million to accelerate Waterfront Toronto’s revitalization. The plan aims to create over 14,000 homes, including affordable rentals at Quayside and Ookwemin Minising; it also expects to generate 100,000 skilled trades jobs and add $13.2 billion to the economy. “As never before, cities are…

Facilities management security breaches are a distinct category of cyber threats that have been on the rise in recent years. The role of facility security professionals is becoming more important as production processes become more data-driven. In this post, we explain facility security challenges and the impact of data breaches on facilities. We also list…

Taking control of healthcare facilities data in CMMS enables managers to use it to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of their assets. Facilities data has never been more critical, and healthcare facilities managers have never struggled more to gather, analyze and use building data effectively. There are many reasons for the struggle. Operating budgets…

A new DOE program helps facilities gain greater energy capabilities without sacrificing time, money. Death and taxes are said to be life’s only certainties, but there are many other near absolutes. Whether looking after a college campus, industrial manufacturing site, large commercial facility, or something else, a facility manager is a safe bet to be…