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  Maintaining security and privacy are critical to running a healthcare facility, and fortunately, doors can help on both fronts. Certain door hardware can be used to secure areas within a healthcare facility, such as locks. Doors also provide a barrier between a patient and the rest of the facility, allowing for privacy. However, how…

In a constantly evolving business landscape, organizations are recognizing the fundamental role that facilities play in achieving their strategic objectives. Successful businesses understand that effective facilities management goes beyond merely ensuring the smooth operation of their buildings. It encompasses providing safe, comfortable, and efficient spaces that enhance productivity, promote well-being, and contribute to overall organizational…

Fluorescent lighting will disappear from the Canadian marketplace by the end of this decade. Following a lengthy development process, an updated version of the federal regulations governing mercury-containing products has now been published, establishing three dates for the phase-out of compact, straight, non-linear and induction fluorescents — at year-end 2025, 2027 and 2029. Theoretically, these…

Two qualified teams have been selected to participate in the RFP to build the new BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital: EllisDon Corporation, and PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Following the evaluation of RFP submissions, Interior Health and BC Cancer will choose the project’s design-build team. It is expected the team will be chosen by…

June is National Safety Month, and in this month’s Back to Basics, we look at workplace heat safety—a major concern not only for those working outdoors but also for indoor workers in facilities with lots of heat. What Types of Indoor Facilities Get Too Hot? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), indoor…

Not long ago, rooftop solar could be a complicated proposition for commercial warehouse owners and managers. Today, that’s all changed. Now, in many states, large commercial rooftops can transform into a tenant for solar, generating revenue for the building owner. Across the country, those rooftops can help slash energy costs, regardless of whether a building…