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Conventional approaches to strategy have had to adapt in recent years, with rapid technological change and buffeting from external forces. In this episode of Inside the Strategy Room, the authors of the new book, The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times, talk about how companies can benefit from acting quickly to take many smaller yet…

The winter often leaves salt and sand on walkways, in parking lots, and at building entrances that the rain won’t wash away. As part of your spring maintenance plan, use a pressure washer to remove the dirt, add curb appeal, and start the season off with a clean and tidy look for your outdoor surfaces….

The federal government announced plans to launch a $1.5-billion Rental Protection Fund to help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units and ensure they remain affordable for Canadians. The new fund promises to provide $1 billion in loans and $470 million in contributions to non-profits and other partners as a way to facilitate long-term affordable rents….

Buildings in the ’70s were not energy efficient. Facility managers showed the country how to reduce energy use and save money   “Building Operating Management’s” roots date back to the 1950s. However, until 1970, the publication was known by other names: “Better Maintenance,” “Better Building Maintenance,” and “Building Maintenance and Modernization.” To celebrate the magazine’s…

Facility managers can safely gather essential data on facility conditions without ladders or lifts Drones have changed the way many maintenance and engineering managers think about facility inspections. Prior to drones’ arrival more than a decade ago, managers looking to gather information on the condition of roofs, facades, windows and doors resorted to sending technicians…

As an integral part of the revitalization of Seattle’s Denny regrade neighborhood, Graphite projects combine to provide a model of a sustainable urban community that exemplifies principles of resource conversation, transportation synergies, lifestyle benefits, and long-term flexibility. Graphite has played a pivotal role in developing six buildings within a four-block area that serve the neighborhood…