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Agile planning is a popular workspace model that provides a flexible and adaptable layout design, while giving employees complete choice over their work setting. This planning model also easily accommodates changes in function or space usage over time. In a previous post, we broke down the “Five Primary Models for Maximum Efficiency and Productivity.” As…

More than 1,600 new affordable rental homes are coming to British Columbia, for Indigenous people on and off reserves. The homes are part of the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund (IHF), a $1.7-billion provincial program, administered by BC Housing, to support government’s target of delivering 3,500 homes for Indigenous families, elders, individuals and people with…

Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images Business and IT leaders have made large efforts to build cyber resilience, or the ability to respond to and bounce back after a cyber crisis such as a data breach or operational disruption. But one aspect of cyber resilience deserves more attention from most organizations: the cyber crisis communications…

The new hospital facility is expected to open in 2029. On the very same block where Henry Ford Hospital first opened its doors nearly 110 years ago, Henry Ford Health team members, patients, neighbors and partners celebrated the official construction launch of its major Detroit campus expansion, known as Destination: Grand. The project will be…

Bringing in qualified engineers before a lease is signed or purchase agreement finalized can save healthcare organizations time, money and headaches. In today’s complex real estate landscape, it is increasingly popular to convert existing structures like strip malls, office buildings and hotels into medical facilities. This adaptive reuse can offer numerous advantages, from speed to…

According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association 2023 survey, overall energy-efficiency is number four on the list of “must haves” for Canadian Home Buyers. Beyond the financial benefits, energy efficient homes and buildings contribute to a healthier living environment. With this in mind, and as energy and utility costs continue to increase, condominiums are looking…

Two requests for proposal will be issued in September 2024 to advance the design phase for intensive care unit expansion (ICU) at Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon. This first phase intends to accommodate additional bed capacity for up to 26 ICU patients and create individual rooms for better patient care. The long-term goal is…

  Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, finds new research. A survey of 1,238 employed adults carried out by HR software provider, Ciphr, found over two-thirds (70 per cent) identified at least one aspect of work that contributes to their stress levels. Work in…

Royal London’s colleague workspace at 80 Fenchurch Street in London has been awarded WELL Certification at the Platinum level – the highest level of certification under the WELL Building Standard (WELL v2), as awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The WELL Building Standard focuses on the belief that workplaces should be developed with…

In facilities management, industry certifications can be a great way to expand your expertise, advance your career, and stand out to current and future employers. Several organizations already offer a number of certifications to consider, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is adding another to the list. ASHRAE is proud…