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Awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications is growing across the building services sector according to new research commissioned by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The industry-wide survey, carried out by AMA Research on behalf of the Association, reported that 88 per cent of respondents showed some awareness of the Act with…

Employee well-being is a top priority in modern workplaces, and smart building systems, including AI-integrated IoT devices, are revolutionizing how facility managers optimize indoor environmental quality (IEQ), operational efficiencies, and costs. These technologies offer significant benefits in valuation, tenant retention, and market competitiveness. 4 Economic Benefits of Sensor Technology Energy Savings — Sensor technology optimizes…

We’ve all heard someone say that something is “on” or “part of” the COO agenda. But all too often, what that means is unclear. Indeed, in a recent roundtable discussion, few COOs said that they had taken the time to think through and define their agenda. Part of the reason lies in how people become…

In today’s fast-paced property management landscape, facility managers face a constantly shifting set of responsibilities. Not only are they tasked with preserving property values and ensuring resident satisfaction, but also with adapting to new technological trends, tighter budgets, and higher turnover rates. The need for effective, streamlined processes and reliable partnerships is more essential than…

Vancouver has approved designs for the first phase of East Park, a new waterfront destination park on False Creek in Vancouver’s Olympic Village. The concept for the 1.2-hectare park is shaped by the Guiding Principles for the design of parks in Northeast False Creek and by what we heard from the local First Nations and thousands of community members during two rounds…

Facility managers play a crucial role in ensuring safety and quality of life within long-term care (LTC) settings. Alongside environmental service managers (ESMs), their job extends beyond building maintenance and incorporates data-driven approaches to meet immediate needs and plan for the future. The lesson from recent years is clear: data can be transformative—if used effectively….