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Key Considerations and Challenges When Adding Solar Power to Existing Buildings
Solar power emerges as top option for facilities to transition to cleaner energy sources. Renewable energy has experienced remarkable growth in the past few years with solar power emerging as a frontrunner in the transition to cleaner energy sources. In the last...
Ground Broken on Expansion of UNM Hospital Children’s Psychiatric Center
The construction process is expected to take two years to complete. Construction has begun on a $36 million replacement and expansion of The University of New Mexico Hospital Children’s Psychiatric Center (CPC) that will increase the number of beds available for New...
Assessing the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on small businesses
Hurricanes Helene and Milton wrought destruction as they lashed across the southeastern United States in late September and early October. Lives were lost. Properties were ruined. Amid this devastation, it’s worth noting the considerable toll that storms like these...
Campus Energy Centre evolving at Fanshawe College
A new chilled water facility at Fanshawe College marks the first phase of a multi-year sustainability initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent below 2013 levels by 2050. Fanshawe is working alongside Doherty Engineering, EllisDon and...
Prepare your facility for holiday crowds
As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed to keep facilities clean and sanitized, with sustainability in mind, this season. ABCO Cleaning Products shares key tips to...
As Clocks Fall Back, Take the Time to Boost Your Facility Security
Fall is here, and for many that means a season of cooler weather, leaf peeping, and don’t forget the pumpkin spice lattes. More importantly, these signs of the season mean a time change is nearly upon us—bringing along security implications. On Sunday, Nov. 3, clocks...
