HCMA selected to design Saanich municipal facility

HCMA selected to design Saanich municipal facility

The District of Central Saanich has announced local architectural firm HCMA will design Central Saanich’s new municipal building for their facility replacement project. This is a significant milestone for the longstanding project, which will upgrade aging district facilities, currently located at 1903 Mt Newton Road. HCMA has begun the work of developing designs and cost…

AI adoption promises efficiency gains in property management

AI adoption promises efficiency gains in property management

Ongoing economic pressures, regulatory changes, and shifting tenant and owner expectations have tightened profit margins and created challenges for property management professionals, highlighting the need for operational efficiencies. MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has released its latest Voice of the Property Manager report for the EMEA region. The findings…

Practical Steps to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Meet Sustainability Goals

Practical Steps to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Meet Sustainability Goals

According to a 2023 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), industries account for 24% of global CO₂ emissions, highlighting the critical role operations and maintenance teams must play in reducing environmental impact. As global concerns about climate change grow, businesses are under increasing pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and consumers to show their commitment to…

3 Trends Redefining the Workplace in 2025

3 Trends Redefining the Workplace in 2025

From emerging technologies to shifting generational expectations, a new report explores the key trends and innovations poised to redefine the workplace in 2025, especially amid the ongoing return-to-office debate. The 2025 Workplace Predictions report from Envoy surveyed nearly 500 executives across IT, HR, facilities, and workplace management roles. “The conversation about the workplace of tomorrow…

How Competition Outside the Workplace Shapes Collaboration

How Competition Outside the Workplace Shapes Collaboration

What happens when workplace colleagues land on opposing sides of an external competition? Henning Piezunka, an associate professor of management at Wharton, tackles this question in a recent study, using sports data to shed light on how outside rivalries can shape collaboration within the workplace — and offering practical takeaways for managers to preserve unity….