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A systematic approach to road safety is key
At Black & McDonald, “Do the job right regardless,” is the first principle stated in our Code of Business. This philosophy applies not only […]
Canada Safe Driving Week is an ideal time to reaffirm our on-road safety commitment
Canada’s road network spans almost 900,000 km. Combined, it’s longer than a roundtrip to the Moon and with millions of vehicles travelling our roadways […]
The 5G revolution is coming, but are commercial construction companies ready?
This blog highlights how services construction companies can profit from upgrading wireless networks to 5G.
Best practices for making your HVAC systems more efficient—and less costly
Best practices for making your HVAC systems more efficient—and less costly With the heating season in full swing, it’s a great time for facilities […]
Are your facility managers locked out of strategic planning? Here are four keys to open the door
Many executives wrongly perceive Facility Management as a support function with minimal strategic value. As a result, facility managers are often kept out of […]
Four approaches for facility managers to adopt so they keep virtual workplaces viable
Even before COVID-19 struck in the first quarter of 2020, there was a lively debate about the role of virtual offices in facility management. […]
COVID-19 is putting the commercial construction supply chain to the test. Here’s how you can ace it.
If you’ve needed a factory-built new machine or had an appliance break down, you know how the global supply chain for commercial construction companies […]
Four Priority Areas Facilities Management Leaders Should Watch For New Regulatory Compliance
Although there is a high uptake of immunizations as the COVID-19 crisis continues, the situation is still very fluid, which makes it difficult for […]
Reduced Occupancy During the Pandemic Offers Building Owners Opportunities to Generate Savings
As immunization plans unfolded and case counts continue to fluctuate, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on your facilities operations and strategy. […]
Nine Questions Overwhelmed Facility Managers Should Ask Service Providers
It can be argued that the job of a facility manager is one of the most demanding roles for an organization, whether they are […]