Understanding the Benefits of Human-Centric Design
Human-centric design allows facility managers to transform their spaces into healthier, more engaging environments that support productivity, satisfaction, and long-term tenant retention. As cities grow denser and more complex, the spaces where we work, live, and...
What Do Healthcare Employees Want from Their Organizations?
Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns. The healthcare industry faces a few problems with its workforce, primarily that it is aging and getting ready to enter retirement. Attracting and retaining talent is going to be key to keeping...
Technology Makes an Impact on Training for the Skilled Trades
iPads can help facility managers streamline, standardize training programs. Trade schools aren’t just touting the terrific career opportunities available these days in the skilled trades and facilities management. Through technology, they are producing better-prepared...
Managing an extended rodent season
Facility and operations managers across the country are bracing for a new challenge this season: rodents staying active longer. Thanks to higher-than-normal temperatures and an unseasonably mild fall, what used to be a relatively predictable slowdown in pest activity...
YVR north runway set for $133M upgrade
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is moving ahead with a modernization program to refurbish its North Runway with an investment of $133 million. Originally opened in 1996, the North Runway will receive a series of upgrades to enhance operational resiliency. Work...
New Report Explores the State of Healthcare Facility Security
HID, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand and provider of identity solutions, has released its State of Healthcare Security Report. Based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities, the report delves into the core...
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...