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A landmark Indigenous-led, mixed-use housing development is underway in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that’s set to bring 150 rental homes, 25 supportive housing and 80 shelter beds to market by late 2025. Named Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum, which means “to gather, good spirits”, the cojoined towers will prioritize Indigenous residents and include larger family-oriented homes, ceremonial space,…

Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. It offers significant environmental benefits because of its reduced carbon footprint, and its biophilic design elements which bring a natural, warm aesthetic that can support cognitive performance, physical health, and psychological well-being. Yet, its rising popularity poses questions about…

As one of the most capital-intensive industries, the construction sector’s need for establishing effective project management cannot be overstated. According to the KPMG Global Construction Survey of 223 engineering and construction (E&C) industry experts, innovative leaders (the top 20%) are way ahead in governance and controls. 69% of them have integrated their project management systems…

For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and labour, facility managers are dealing with many new and continuing challenges as they perform their daily duties. Environmental Going greener is something that many companies are mandating, from equipment to…

The Pilot Version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) has launched. It is the UK’s first cross-industry Standard that brings together net zero carbon requirements for all major building types and will enable the UK Built Environment sector to “robustly prove their built assets are net zero and in line with…

A new survey launched by flexible workspace provider, Orega, has revealed that flex space has now become a mainstream property strategy with 55 per cent of businesses surveyed saying they now occupy some form of flexible office space. And of those not yet occupying any flexible space, over half, (52 per cent) said they would…

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) presented its national awards on September 25, 2024, during its annual BOMEX conference. It was a spectacular event. Before announcing the winners, it is important to acknowledge that the land on which they gathered for the conference, in Vancouver, British Columbia, was on the unceded…

Healthcare is seen as especially vulnerable; however, organizations can take action to build out their cyber defenses. Cybercriminals have become bolder in their operations. If the initial attack fails, a backup attack is likely to follow. Healthcare facilities need to be diligent with their defenses. The deceptive practices cybercriminals use bear parallels to those used…

The first phase of The Laurels in Milton, Ontario, is underway. The seven-building multi-residential project is among a trio of developments that Mattamy Homes is launching this fall across the Greater Toronto Area. Future residents of the 14-storey tower can expect geothermal heating and cooling, 5,000-square feet of retail space for a “Main Street feel,”…

Futuristic technology is proving that it can create efficiencies for building operations, and facilities managers are finding ways to incorporate it into their tasks. But while many facilities managers may be knowledgeable about the Internet of Things (IoT), building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), new sustainability measures, and cloud-based solutions, there could be some…