PNE amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver

PNE amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver

The new PNE amphitheatre in Vancouver has broken ground. Designed by renowned Vancouver-based architecture company Revery Architecture, construction on the amphitheatre is anticipated to be complete in summer 2026. The amphitheatre project, which has been in the planning stages for several years, is anticipated to be one of the most spectacular venues of its kind on…

Fortifying Facilities Against Growing Wildfire Threats

Fortifying Facilities Against Growing Wildfire Threats

It’s no secret that we’re experiencing a global uptick in extreme weather and natural disasters as a direct result of climate change. In fact, a study supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found climate change to be the main driver of the increase in fire weather in the western U.S., pointing to…

Building Electrification Hastens Clean-Energy Transition

Building Electrification Hastens Clean-Energy Transition

To meet decarbonization and net-zero goals, facilities can convert HVAC systems for money and energy-savings initiatives. A little more than a year ago, one of the most definitive reports ever published about climate change turned up the heat. The warning from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was dire, even apocalyptic: “Without…

NFPA 72 Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

NFPA 72 Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

Answers to commonly asked questions regarding fire alarms Fire alarm systems are intended to notify occupants that there is an emergency and give them as much time as possible to exit the building and save lives. Many aspects of fire alarm system design, installation, and operation are controlled by building codes and standards like NFPA…

Understanding the Role of Technicians in Facilities Management Success#8239;

Understanding the Role of Technicians in Facilities Management Success#8239;

Michael Terrell had relied on technicians’ experience in his facilities management career. FacilitiesNet: What did you think you’d do for a living when you entered the workforce? Michael Terrell: I graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering operations. I chose that degree even though it was part of the industrial…

Maximizing ROI: Transforming Healthcare Infrastructure

Maximizing ROI: Transforming Healthcare Infrastructure

In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, the imperative to maximize return on investment (ROI) while ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency has never been more pronounced. Faced with the relentless pressures of budget constraints, increase levels of deferred maintenance, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the urgent need for environmental stewardship, facility managers confront a formidable challenge: how to…