Author: FM College Admin

Salesforce has committed $25 million to Frontier, a corporate buyers group founded by Alphabet, Meta, Shopify and Stripe that pledged $1 billion by 2030 for carbon removal purchases. The move, announced June 18, is part of a promise Salesforce made in May 2022 to spend $100 million on carbon removal contracts by the end of…

The proliferation of technology is here to stay—and not just in the classroom. More and more K-12 schools around the country are embedding technology into their buildings, from smart HVAC systems that optimize energy usage to automated security protocols for student safety. This transition isn’t just about embracing the latest gadgets. It’s about fundamentally reshaping…

Ottawa landlords are contemplating a list of new expectations from a prized office tenant following recently announced updates to the federal government’s green operations strategy. Along with added low-carbon and climate-related criteria for procurement and the development, retrofit and management of federally owned facilities, the government will be looking for leased space that has or…

One of the biggest decisions that a board of directors will face when owning a condo that is more than 20 years old will be to replace the windows and doors. Boards choosing to query third party expertise on this matter might be looking to make better informed decisions. Here are some tips to help…

Building materials and architectural systems intended to provide added safety and security, such as protection from storms or defense against fire, are often required to meet certain testing standards. These standards simulate how a material or system might perform when subjected to similar situations in application. They help specifiers choose products that will meet or…

  The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC has reopened, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Hall, coupled with the revitalization and reinterpretation of displays. “It has been completely rebuilt from the ground up, incorporating innovative seismic technology into its foundations while restoring architect Arthur Erickson’s…