Revealing Opportunities: How Energy Audits Can Improve Condo Efficiency and Reduce GHG Emissions
According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association 2023 survey, overall energy-efficiency is number four on the list of “must haves” for Canadian Home Buyers. Beyond the financial benefits, energy efficient homes and buildings contribute to a healthier living...
Saskatchewan plans ICU Expansion
Two requests for proposal will be issued in September 2024 to advance the design phase for intensive care unit expansion (ICU) at Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon. This first phase intends to accommodate additional bed capacity for up to 26 ICU patients...
Over two-thirds of employees are stressed by work
Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, finds new research. A survey of 1,238 employed adults carried out by HR software provider, Ciphr, found over two-thirds (70 per cent) identified at least one...
Royal London’s 80 Fenchurch Street office achieves Platinum level WELL Certification
Royal London’s colleague workspace at 80 Fenchurch Street in London has been awarded WELL Certification at the Platinum level – the highest level of certification under the WELL Building Standard (WELL v2), as awarded by the International WELL Building Institute...
ASHRAE Program Certifies Inaugural Group of Decarbonization Professionals
In facilities management, industry certifications can be a great way to expand your expertise, advance your career, and stand out to current and future employers. Several organizations already offer a number of certifications to consider, and the American Society of...
EPA Announces Label Program for Greener Construction Materials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it’s implementing a new label program to boost clean American manufacturing by helping federal purchasers and other buyers find and buy cleaner, more climate-friendly construction materials and...
UK’s first 5.5 star rated NABERS UK building completes
11 Belgrave Road in London Victoria, the UK’s first building to achieve a NABERS UK Design for Performance 5.5-star rating for building efficiency has completed. The 150,000 sq. ft net zero carbon workplace, developed by global real estate development,...
How Facility Management Impacts Occupant Experience
Effective facility management enhances customer experience and productivity, influencing business success and competitive advantage. Facility management and related services arguably have a greater impact on customer experience and occupant productivity than...
The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery
Lighting can have myriad effects on a patient, including their well-being and recovery. Given this, having lights that can mimic daylighting or have adjustable color temperatures can make a difference for patients. Daylighting and mimicry of it allows for a...
Revitalizing organizational health in the care delivery sector
Research conducted over two decades has continually affirmed that organizational health (how you run the place) is a valuable, competitive differentiator across industries. Organizational health has been linked to value creation, profitability, resilience, and safety...