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A heritage 1914 building in Vancouver has been given renewed life thanks to an extensive exterior restoration. The Heritage Hall, an iconic landmark in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, is a three-storey building known for its elegant architecture and clock tower. The successful roof replacement and envelope seismic upgrade by Scott Construction ensures the building will…

Understanding the rules around fire and life safety code can ensure a resilient, code-complaint facility. Resilient buildings are critical to society. By committing to resilience, facility managers are also committing to the highest level of safety, where injury, death, property loss, and business loss can be significantly limited in the case of an emergency. A…

A recent case study shows how one university in Florida took steps to improve the indoor air quality and promote the health and wellness of students and staff. Prior to March of 2020, the idea of creating a healthy learning environment had a completely different connotation Then the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, and the facilities landscape…

In 2020, Oregon City School District 62 began renovating Candy Lane Elementary’s 1960s-era facilities. The project focused on improving safety and security from the fence line to the heart of the building. This focus included increasing access control in the central hallway to help keep faculty and students safe during school hours. To support project…

“Agility” has been a buzzword in business and industry for many years now. Agile principles in project management and the way businesses function have grown increasingly popular. In a 2022 article in Industry Today, Steve Basili, EY’s Global Operating Model Transformation Leader, contended that agile operations are more vital than ever before. COVID-19 was pivotal…

Grounds at educational facilities need to provide a learning environment, but also protect students and staff. The importance of safe and secure outdoor spaces was brought to new light and widely discussed particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. And, increasingly, there exists crucial safety and security considerations on higher education campuses including health, welfare, and physical…