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While most major markets across Canada experienced rent increases in September, reaching an average high of $2,149 per month, there are indications that the annual rate of rent growth may be slowing. According new data from to Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Toronto in particular saw a deceleration in rent growth across all unit types, potentially signaling…

Heat networks offer big carbon and cost savings in residential properties, and growth in the sector is booming thanks to strong Government backing. Not all heat networks live up to their promise, however, because not all are operated and managed effectively. To achieve a heat network’s full potential energy savings, facilities managers must continuously and…

In the bustling world of business, where the tempo never slows and operations persist around the clock, the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workspace cannot be overstated. Enter day and night janitorial services—the unsung heroes working diligently behind the scenes to ensure that the wheels of commerce continue to turn smoothly. In this…

Colleges and universities today are looking for sustainable facilities, and a number of them choose to participate in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED process to obtain a measurable level of sustainability. KWK Architects, along with associate architect Lawrence Group, recently designed residence halls at the University of Missouri that achieved the highest level of…

BAS manufacturers discuss potential issues of dealing with automation systems. Even though building automation systems (BAS) can help smooth out processes, there are challenges that facilities managers should be aware of with these systems. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with BAS manufacturers about the challenges of these automation systems. Are there any…

Industrial companies have run headlong into a scale problem in using the cloud for operational technology (OT). Issues include distinct differences in how technology is architected at each site, a sometimes dangerous operating environment, and isolation measures that have historically made it difficult to transfer operational data to the cloud and leverage it. These are…