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Students studying at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in Merritt B.C. will soon have access to more on-campus housing and child care. As B.C.’s only public Indigenous post-secondary institution, housing geared to families is currently lacking. The project will include 12 townhouses for primarily Indigenous families, with a mix of two- and three-bedroom units…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. All-Electric Hospital Major healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente broke ground on an 18-acre, sustainable medical center located at the historic Railyards in downtown Sacramento, Calif. The new facility is expected to help boost the local economy and “bring…

Selecting a new vendor can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. A big company, a small company. A company specialized in one thing or an organization that covers many different services across the board. How do you select who will be the best fit for your organization’s needs? There’s so many different questions…

The nearly 8,000-square-foot facility will increase access to primary and specialty care services. Nemours Children’s Health announced the opening of a new, nearly 8,000 square-foot location in Lake Nona, increasing access to primary and specialty care services closer to home for members of the community. Primary care will include newborn care, well-child and sick-child exams,…

Building owners and managers are encouraged to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency to reduce operating costs and use water more responsibly. However, many don’t understand which factors in their facilities most impact water usage. Identifying these factors is essential for implementing effective water efficiency strategies. RELATED: Drought, water conservation, and water efficiency Facility…