Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design

Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design

Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project, a transformation of a traditional retail mall into an iconic city centre for Burnaby. The firm will lead the development of the project’s master plan as executive architect, as well as guide the integrated design team to cohesively bring all the design elements…

NBA Finals Stadiums Remain Dedicated to Keeping Fans and Staff Healthy

NBA Finals Stadiums Remain Dedicated to Keeping Fans and Staff Healthy

The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, recently completed the reaccreditation process for GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. The sports arena, home of the NHL’s Dallas Stars and the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, joined more than 100 facilities across the globe in renewing its GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation during…

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

Cities have doubled in size globally in the last 20 years, yet two-thirds of the commercial building inventory in the U.S. was built before the start of the 21st century. These projects—and even some of their newer counterparts—are aging quickly. As vacancies rise while property values decline, an opportunity presents itself. According to research by…

Strategic storage

Strategic storage

Steve Harding from Business Moves Group shares advice on why, when and how to utilise storage, and best practice to ensure that storage is a strategic investment When downsizing or relocating, the decision of what to retain, what to recycle, refurbish, donate or dispose of are important decisions. This includes office furniture, fittings, furnishings and…

Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Can Be Designed for Calming and Healing

Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Can Be Designed for Calming and Healing

Fostering a sense of calmness, providing a connection to the outdoors and giving enough space for patients are key to promoting healing. Healthcare facilities can be stressful or even triggering spaces for patients to enter, especially for patients who struggle with behavioral health conditions. When patients are feeling stressed because of their environment, it is…

Oklahoma Mercy Health Clinic Reopens After Tornado Damage

Oklahoma Mercy Health Clinic Reopens After Tornado Damage

The clinic was struck by an EF 4 tornado on April 27. The Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic in Marietta, Oklahoma has reopened, according to an official announcement. It is the first time patients will be seen inside the clinic since a powerful EF 4 tornado struck the hospital campus on Wanda Street…