Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan with NFPA 99
Digital tools and codebooks can relay pertinent information faster to facility professionals. The adage “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst” is especially relevant to healthcare facilities, where emergencies bring unique challenges and heightened risks. For...
Mayo Clinic Announces $1.9 Billion Transformation of Phoenix Campus
Design for the Arizona expansion begins this year with completion slated for 2031. Mayo Clinic announced a nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix campus as part of its Bold. Forward. Unbound. strategy to cure, connect and...
New York 2040: Time to reinvent. Again.
Since the early 17th century, New York has been a global hub for the flow of goods, capital, people, and ideas. It has experienced constant economic transformation, dominating first in the fur trade, then in shipping, sugar refinement, machine tools, the garment...
Net-zero skills training centre coming to Scarborough
The federal government is investing more than $7.2 million to design and construct an inclusive and net-zero skills development space in Scarborough, Ontario. The accessible facility will feature an industrial workshop, multi-purpose spaces and classrooms, while...
New mixed-use tower planned for Yaletown
Vancouver based Nonni Property Group (NPG) is planning an iconic 30-storey mixed-use tower in Vancouver’s vibrant Yaletown neighbourhood. The development will feature market leading rental residential units, state-of-the-art office space, and a bespoke 225 plus room...
Top Floor Care Challenges and Best Practices for Professionals
Floor care is continuous—from the moment a new floor is installed to its eventual replacement five, 10, or 20 years down the line, the work never stops. High foot traffic, tracking of water, dirt and debris, spills, stains, and more can significantly impact the...
Engineering and construction: Strategic M&A as a catalyst for growth
Over the past few years, our analysis shows that the engineering and construction (E&C) industry has grown steadily by about 5 percent per annum. This number is expected to accelerate to 6 to 7 percent by 2030 in response to a confluence of tailwinds, including...
Construction underway on Surrey Langley SkyTrain
Significant construction is underway along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain alignment and at future station sites. Early works, including site preparation and utility relocation, began in spring 2024. Major construction activities followed in November 2024. Construction is...
The Importance of Using Sustainable Cleaning Tools
There is a growing demand for businesses to adopt environmentally conscious practices. Consumers are increasingly mindful of sustainability initiatives, with 65% indicating they prefer to support businesses that prioritize sustainability. This shift in consumer values...
Chemical-Dispensing Systems and Patient Health: A Closer Look
Chemical disinfectants with concentrations that deviate from recommendations can harm patients by compromising disinfection efficacy. “Any system, if left unattended or isolated, will eventually result in entropy. Or chaos.” – Jessica Brody, “The Chaos of...