A technology survival guide for resilience

A technology survival guide for resilience

It’s no secret that in highly competitive business environments, the demand for organizations to grow and increase revenue and profit continues to rise. While meeting the demand and staying current through digitalization, organizations must remain mindful to be efficient, maintain or reduce costs, and keep employee spending in line. Moving forward in those two areas…

Office IAQ best practices up for consultation

Office IAQ best practices up for consultation

Health Canada is preparing new guidance on indoor air quality in office buildings. Commercial real estate stakeholders, technical service providers, health professionals and the general public are invited to comment on a draft document that sets out best practices for key elements of office IAQ including: reducing sources of contaminants; ventilation; filtration; monitoring and preventative…

The thermal energy startups that could benefit from new federal funds

The thermal energy startups that could benefit from new federal funds

The Department of Energy announced the target of its latest policy to spur forward decarbonization: industrial emissions. Industrial processes, which include steel, cement and chemicals, account for about one third of global emissions. They’re especially tricky to address because clean alternatives aren’t as mature (if they’re available) and the applications are varied and require bespoke…

Three types of facility audits

    Even with a quality control program in place, facility audits are a smart move to address any ongoing issues and prevent surprise expenses for facility managers. Also, when conducted by a third party, audits allow you to look at your facility from a broader perspective to identify any areas where you might be…

Job, Career, or Purpose?

Job, Career, or Purpose?

        Each employee’s sense of purpose varies, as should a leader’s approach to managing them. The importance of purpose is a common refrain in the modern workplace and in the popular press. Organizations and their leaders should work diligently to instill a sense of purpose in each one of their employees, we’re…

Springtime Tips to Prepare Businesses for Extreme Weather

Springtime Tips to Prepare Businesses for Extreme Weather

    This spring may bring about damaging weather events, including heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. With such threats looming, insurance firm QBE North America has shared best practices to help U.S. business owners and facilities managers stay prepared and protected. “As we shake off winter, now is the time to identify potential…