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Provincial legislation to fix outdated zoning rules and create more small-scale multi-unit homes has now been adopted into local bylaws by almost 90 per cent of B.C. communities. Out of 188 local governments in B.C., 162 have adopted the legislation, and another nine communities are actively working on it. “People expect governments to work together…

Photography by Misha Bruk, BrukStudios.com Adaptive reuse project creates interactive environment for MBC Biolabs MBC Biolabs in San Francisco represents a cutting-edge adaptive reuse of a historic industrial maker space, delivering a modern and dynamic environment. The nearly century-old Potrero Hill industrial building spans 28,302 square feet and now serves as a prime location for…

As fall slowly approaches, outdoor maintenance means starting to prepare for the colder months. Getting your lawn in great shape is one way to ensure a healthy emergence in the spring, limiting your ongoing maintenance and saving on your expenses. This time of year calls for maintenance to be done on your lawn and in…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security. The board will advise the DHS secretary through the Cybersecurity…

Breck School, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and Acorn Early Years choose Facilio’s Connected CaFM for enhanced campus facility operations Facilio, a leader in the property operations & maintenance software space, today announced that it has on-boarded three new education institutions – Breck School and Purdue University Fort Wayne in the US, and Acorn Early Years…

The 462,000-square-foot facility is home to 10 different buildings with over a dozen specialty practices scattered throughout. Jefferson Health opened the Honickman Center, now home to over a dozen specialty practices previously scattered throughout 10 buildings. Stantec, a global integrated design firm, served as the architect of record for fit-out of the building. Stantec partnered…