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The new state-of-the-art Ksyen Regional Hospital (formerly Mills Memorial Hospital) in Terrace, B.C. is now open. “People in Terrace had been asking for an upgraded health-care facility for years, and our government recognized the need and took action to make sure it happened,” said Minister of Health Josie Osborne. “British Columbians deserve access to health…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Space Institute Calling all space cadets! Researchers from Texas A&M University are teaming up with NASA on the future of human space exploration. University leaders and other officials broke ground on the $200 million Texas A&M University Space…

Museums require a specific level of maintenance in order to preserve historic artifacts.   December 2, 2024 Museums are so much more than a popular school field trip destination. Museums allow for the present to meet the past, as museums help preserve and protect important and historical artifacts. These facilities help bridge cultural divides by offering…

The new twelve-story, 360,000-sqaure-foot, 250-unit community is designed as an optimum environment for the health and well-being of residents and staff. A celebratory grand opening ceremony took place to mark the completion of The Springs at The Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington. The new twelve-story, 360,000-sqaure-foot, 250-unit community for older adults is part of the Waterfront…

It is important for managers to understand what to manage, why it’s important and how to do it. This is where efficiency and effectiveness come in. Managers need to understand what to manage, why it’s important, and how to do it. This is where the concepts of efficiency and effectiveness come in. By understanding the…

This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity. Is it time for a procurement (r)evolution? Mauro Erriquez: Dominique, thank you for being with us today. It’s amazing that we have an opportunity to talk about the future of procurement. Many of my clients are saying they have never seen such a challenging period like the…

Around nine in 10 employees (89 per cent) think it is important for bosses to prioritise staff mental health at work, according to a new survey by workplace expert, Acas, who is encouraging employers to talk to their staff to ensure mental wellbeing is supported in the workplace. Whilst not everyone will show obvious signs…

Amey has announced it is taking responsible action to address the industry’s widening skills gap through the implementation of strategic social recruitment initiatives. With 14 per cent of new recruits across the whole business coming from individuals facing barriers to work, Amey says it is setting an “industry-leading standard” by attracting and cultivating diverse talent,…

Similar to electric heat pumps, gas heat pumps capture heat from the outdoor ambient air and transfer it indoors for space and water heating. By transferring heat, a gas heat pump creates more than one unit of heat for every unit of energy it uses, giving gas heat pumps the ability to operate on average…

Is your loading dock as safe as it can be? Studies show that 25 per cent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks, so that’s an area where businesses can increase their efforts to keep employees protected. Temperature fluctuation and weather changes can cause increased risk to teams working in these areas, so addressing these…