Bon Secours and Compass Open Millennium Surgery Center
The 20,000-square-foot facility is in Greenville, South Carolina. Millennium Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass) and local physicians, announced that it will launch in Greenville, South Carolina. The...
Metropia breaks ground for Union City under new president
Metropia broke ground Wednesday for its Union City condo community in Markham. The Unionville neighbourhood development is also moving forward with a new president at its helm. Metropia announced that Samuel Frum is taking on the role and Howard Sokolowski, the former...
Portage Place site to become health and housing hub
The overhaul of Portage Place in downtown Winnipeg is moving forward. A healthcare centre and a 15-storey multi-family tower are in the works. The Manitoba government announced its collaborating on the project with True North Real Estate Development and...
U.S. government announces PFAS-free purchasing requirement
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is directing government contractors to buy only Green Seal- or Safer Choice-certified cleaning products and hand soaps for use in federal buildings to ensure products are free of toxic “forever chemicals.” The directive is...
6 Warning Signs That Your Facility’s Boiler Needs Maintenance
Maintaining a boiler in top operating condition will yield significant dividends to your facility, but often there are early warning signs that your boiler is in need of attention. So, what are some of these warning signs? In this article, we’ll examine six indicators...
U.S. Government Works to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Federal Buildings
In a move aimed at better protecting the health of custodial staff, federal employees, and the environment, the Biden administration is directing government contractors to purchase cleaning products for federal buildings that are free of toxic “forever chemicals.”...
Utility Master Plans Help Ensure Facility Reliability
In 24/7 higher education facilities, power and water distribution systems need to remain resilient In the modern world, nothing can bring life to a screeching halt faster than a power outage. And yet, nothing gets taken more for granted than the ability to access...
Intelligent Building Controls Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure
By leveraging automation, data analytics and machine learning, these systems empower healthcare managers to operate facilities with accuracy and foresight. When most people think of the healthcare industry, medical advancements and exceptional patient care come to...
New $150M funding for Olympic Village school
A new elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward with $150 million in funding. “Our government is focused on building new and expanded schools in communities that are growing and facing enrolment...
Driving decarbonisation
The SFMI Scope 3 Framework is designed to positioning FM as a key player in driving decarbonisation through the supply chain. Chris Havers, Director at the Acclaro Advisory offers some valuable insights into the project Over the course of 2023, the Sustainable...