Adjusting Facility Design to Meet Today’s Security Demands

Adjusting Facility Design to Meet Today’s Security Demands

When designing facilities from the ground up, several key safety factors are understandably considered to ensure the safety of occupants. HVAC and fire code compliance—like fire suppression systems, smoke detectors, and proper ventilation—are crucial. Planners ensure new facilities have clear exit paths, accessible exits, and adequate lighting. Facilities may incorporate basic security measures such as…

Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks

Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks

As ransomware attacks and tactics evolve, healthcare facilities must be aware of what threats exist and how to stay secure. Cybersecurity in the healthcare space is a prominent topic as cyberattacks continue to assault healthcare organizations daily. Worse, cybercriminals are constantly changing how they operate and execute their attacks, making adapting to their methods difficult….

Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules

Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules

Employers and landlords with tenants whose workplaces are regulated under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act could soon be required to publicly report the cleaning schedule for the washrooms those workers use. Legislation to enable the new rule is now progressing toward adoption, and the provincial government is seeking comments on the scope of information…

Crackdown on environmental claims queried

Crackdown on environmental claims queried

A regulatory crackdown on unproven or misleading environmental claims is causing uncertainty for some businesses selling their products and services in the Canadian market. A coalition of 25 industry associations has responded to the Competition Bureau’s consultation on new greenwashing provisions that were enacted through amendments to the Competition Act earlier this year. The legislation…

Ontario opens new round of emergency preparedness grants

Ontario opens new round of emergency preparedness grants

Communities and organizations across Ontario are encouraged to apply for a second round of funding that focuses on emergency preparedness for natural disasters and other events. The community emergency preparedness grant totals $5 million for the 2024-25 term and is geared to support municipalities and organizations with essential resources, equipment and training to better prepare…

Low-carbon industrial centre nears completion in Halifax

Low-carbon industrial centre nears completion in Halifax

Low-carbon energy building design has been a major focus of a new 400,000-square-foot industrial centre that is nearing completion in Halifax. The Bayers Lake Industrial Centre will feature a thermally efficient load-bearing tilt-up building system with increased roof insulation and vertical loading docks, a solar PV system, centralized in-floor heating, heat recovery ventilation, and provision…