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Regenerative buildings are necessarily the next step in the progression of designing, building, and operating facilities. Here’s what you need to know. The term “regenerative building” is a little bit of a misnomer. Of course, the term doesn’t mean that buildings themselves – their walls, roofs, materials – regenerate. Rather, a regenerative building refers to…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Did you know that one dripping faucet could waste 3,000 gallons of water per month in your office facility, while a running toilet could waste 10 times as much? Using a rate of $0.00295 per gallon,…

Everything is designed. There used to be a caveat to this statement of “except nature.” However, with the onset of genetic engineering, we even have ways of influencing the design of nature as well. With this new power, we need to think deeply about the intention behind design. Architect Bill McDonough advocates for design that…

Electrical safety insights Proper signage and labeling are crucial for electrical safety in buildings. Compliance with codes and standards ensures the well-being of operators and helps organizations avoid legal and financial liabilities. Safety protocols and risk assessments are essential for maintaining safety on construction sites. Evaluating the safety of existing buildings requires a multifaceted approach…

When a fire broke out at 2 Forest Laneway in North York on January 6, 1995, most residents were still sleeping. The fire began at 5 a.m. in an apartment on the fifth floor and spread quickly. Six people died, all overcome by smoke and found in the upper levels of the two stairwells of…

“The pandemic is behind us.” That’s what most cities and businesses are saying as the lockdown months get further and further in the rearview. Meanwhile, we’ve seen hybrid work truly take root and many markets seeing a “flight to quality” as tenants choose to leave outdated buildings in favor of new ones with contemporary amenities….