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A new elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward with $150 million in funding. “Our government is focused on building new and expanded schools in communities that are growing and facing enrolment pressures,” said Rachna Singh, minister of education and child care. “As communities in B.C. continue…

The SFMI Scope 3 Framework is designed to positioning FM as a key player in driving decarbonisation through the supply chain. Chris Havers, Director at the Acclaro Advisory offers some valuable insights into the project Over the course of 2023, the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) and a group of forward-thinking FM providers in the…

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. In recent years, the conversation surrounding climate change has intensified, prompting many businesses to take greater responsibility for their environmental impact. Recognizing the urgency to address climate-related risks and opportunities, regulatory bodies such as…

No matter the workplace, facilities managers should consider working with management to have employees wear panic buttons, which can enhance the facility’s emergency management plans with the button’s associated digital indoor mapping applications. Stacy Meyer, Vice President of Marketing at CENTEGIX, gave a presentation called “Could Panic Buttons Save Lives? Many Organizations Think So” as…

It will address the population growth in the state’s tri-county area. Mercy filed a letter of intent with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to construct a 75-bed, next-generation hospital in Wentzville, Missouri. By addressing the soaring population growth in the state’s tri-county area – encompassing St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties –…

Modern healthcare design is becoming more intricate as technology plays a more essential role in everyday operations. With technology becoming an everyday part of healthcare operations, it is unclear how flexible current designs are to best accommodate new technological advancements. Facility managers are now put in a position where they have to not only ensure…