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The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) – Design certification, making it Canada’s first hospital to do so. “This landmark achievement reflects our commitment to innovative, sustainable design that supports both environmental responsibility and community well-being. By integrating cutting-edge efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions, this facility sets a new…

Matthew Holliday, Director of Technical Services & Field Operations at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), explains how false alarms from security systems are being addressed through an industry-wide partnership with police Over the past two years, the number of false alarms triggered by security systems has significantly increased. While the threat posed by false alarms…

On May 14, facilities managers across the globe get the credit they’re due on World FM Day. This year’s theme, “Resilience in Action: Thriving in a World of Change,” shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes who keep our built environments safe and efficient, no matter the challenge. Much of the facilities manager’s work goes…

More than $400 million was invested in the construction and equipping of Hope Plaza. As advances in early detection and treatment transform cancer into a chronic disease, City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. opens its largest outpatient facility among its network of 38…

The quality of training, supervision and oversight matter more than whether the cleaning team is in-house or outsourced. In the complex world of infection prevention in hospitals, the question of who performs the cleaning — whether they are part of the hospital’s internal staff or from an external contractor — is receiving increasing attention. Three…