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Windsor Regional Hospital is getting a $31-million investment from the Ontario government to fund the renovation and expansion of its cardiac catheterization lab. A larger space of 17,000 square feet will support more vital cardiac procedures by adding a second catheterization table to reduce wait times for both urgent and elective care. Construction begins this…

The preferred proponent team for Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project has been selected by Fraser Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. The multi-party contract, known as a single target outturn cost alliance development agreement, was awarded to the team of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. and Parkin Architects Western Ltd. “The vision…

It’s not a new story – the headlines for the last few years have been shouting from the rooftops about the shortage of skilled trades workers and how it will affect Canadian businesses. According to Employment and Social Development Canada – about 700,000 of the four million Canadians who currently work in the trades are…

The first of two buildings in the University of Victoria’s (UVic) new Student Housing and Dining (SHD) complex is now Passive House certified. Comprising two buildings totaling over 30,800 square metres (330,000 square feet), the complex provides 783 bedrooms, a modern dining facility, two new lecture theatres, shared lounges, community kitchens, and conference and meeting…

Driving efficiency is a competitive imperative in the modern-day market. Facilities management is, for many, a large component of a significantly larger initiative. The pursuit of creating a business environment where systems work in tandem to ensure productivity, employee comfort, and process optimization has nearly universal appeal. However, instituting a cohesive facility optimization strategy can…

Trying to limit the damage from devastating wildfires, Greece has become the first country to implement a national satellite-based wildfire monitoring system, signing a $21.5 million contract with Munich-based thermal intelligence provider OroraTech. The nationwide system promises to be a model for other countries and for power utilities and other companies facing a world of…