Major Victoria waterfront development proposed

Major Victoria waterfront development proposed

The first rezoning submission for Victoria’s Arts and Innovation District by Reliance Properties will see a major mixed-use development on 6.7 acres of largely undeveloped land in Victoria Inner Harbour. The proposal for Capital Iron Lands will incorporate the site’s three heritage buildings into a vibrant community with homes, live-work artist studios, a reopening of…

Addressing hidden damages in condominiums

Addressing hidden damages in condominiums

The life cycle of a condominium includes five stages, each presenting unique vulnerabilities and budget challenges directly tied to the aging process. In the earliest stages, the building envelope is particularly susceptible to direct damage that, when not detected early enough, causes indirect damage that is slow and progressive until it penetrates the interior. Condo…

4 Ways Security Teams Can Protect Their Facilities from Active Shooters

4 Ways Security Teams Can Protect Their Facilities from Active Shooters

The tragedy of active shooter situations and their resulting loss of life, property damage, and financial costs prompt facilities and security professionals to ask how they can harden their facilities. As part of Facilities Management Advisor’s FM NOW: Secure Buildings 2024 virtual event on March 20, John Iannarelli, ESQ, CSP, a retired Federal Bureau of…

3 Key Factors to Maintaining IAQ in Healthcare Facilities

3 Key Factors to Maintaining IAQ in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality is critical to the operations and wellness of a healthcare facility. From impacting the health of occupants to contributing to sustainability, indoor air quality (IAQ) has many impacts on healthcare facilities. Naturally then, maintaining that IAQ is crucial to the facility’s overall operations and wellness. Here are three factors to pay attention…