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Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has invested more than $500 million into its facilities, student housing and academic programming. This includes $100 million-plus for upgrades to the Waterloo campus, enhancing student support services, creating a wellness centre, and adding over 150,000 square feet of learning space.  In Cambridge, nearly $300 million will…

ASHRAE has opened a portal to comprehensive guidance for data centre design and operations. The new special section of its website is a hub for technical resources, including standards, guidelines, research papers and best practices for maintaining optimal temperature and humidity levels. “With the rapid growth of digital infrastructure, the demand for cloud computing, AI…

The health department in Stamford, Connecticut, recently found evidence of a mice infestation throughout the Stamford Government Center.   August 26, 2024 Pests who infiltrate institutional and commercial facilities present maintenance and engineering managers with a range of potential problems. They annoy occupants, they damage furnishings, they leave droppings behind, and in some cases, they carry…

Healthcare facilities managers can use assessments to benchmark their facilities and assess the financial impact of conservation measures. A building’s energy costs are typically its largest operating expense, and, as expected, hospitals and similar medical facilities operating 24/7 use more energy per square foot and typically have a higher energy cost than commercial facilities. To…

The six-level, 96-bed facility will replace the current hospital in La Crosse. Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new $215 million, six-level, 96-bed facility replaces the current hospital and features: Spacious…

Urban projects often face challenges such as limited space, congested environments, and the need for efficient construction timelines, which are all critical to improving urban living. In such scenarios, traditional construction methods can be inefficient and time-consuming. This is where the concept of top-down construction comes into play, offering a solution that is gaining traction once…