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Space Needs in Higher Education Post-COVID-19: A Critical Review (PDF PRESENTATION BY Mohamed Attalla)

Space Needs in Higher Education Post-COVID-19: A Critical Review (PDF PRESENTATION BY Mohamed Attalla)

Tags: 2021, Facilities, Financial Management, Presentations, Space Management, Space Planning

September 13, 2021

Climate Resiliency: Future Planning for Facilities Managers in Canada (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2021, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Facilities, Presentations, Sustainability

September 13, 2021

CAUBO 2021: Main Conference Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2021 Main Conference presentations. Looking for the functional seminars? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2021’s functional seminars. PLENARY SESSIONS TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021

Tags: 2021, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, Automatisation robotisée des processus, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Change Management, CLOUD Computing, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Deferred Maintenance, Gestion de la performance, Gestion du changement, Gestion financière, Human Resources, Information Technology, Institutional Planning, Integrated Planning, Investissement responsable et désinvestissement, Investissement responsable et désinvestissement, Leadership, Planification institutionnelle, Pratiques exemplaires, Presentations, Risk Assessment, Services auxiliaires, Space Management, Student Housing, Sustainability, Technologies de l'information, Technologies de l’information, Threat Assessment, Viabilité, Viabilité

June 30, 2021

UNIVERSITY MANAGER 2021 SUMMER

Tags: Best Practices, Compensation, Employee Recognition, Facilities, Institutional Planning, Pension and Benefits, Space Management, Space Planning, Student Services, Sustainability, Systems, University Manager

June 24, 2021

USask Stores Pandemic Response

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) uses a decentralized, just in time supply chain model that is similar to a retail operation, and many members of the USask community order their own supplies independently using their Purchasing Card (PCard).  With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it quickly became apparent that a new approach was necessary.  … Continue reading "USask Stores Pandemic Response"

June 15, 2021

Laurier Energy Efficiency Project (LEEP)

Electrical power production in Ontario is changing from centralized to decentralized.  The commercial availability of renewable energy and energy storage technologies have both made big strides forward. As such, in a landscape with increasing risks to campus operations, Laurier elected to develop an energy strategy that would improve climate adaptation, improve reliability and resiliency of energy supply, reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and respond with more flexibility to incentive based, variable rate structures. Laurier partnered with Johnson Controls for the design and … Continue reading "Laurier Energy Efficiency Project (LEEP)"

June 15, 2021

Biomass sustainable energy facility

Since 2011, a diverse group of dedicated professionals at Simon Fraser University have sought to evaluate, design, plan and construct an alternative energy source for heating the Burnaby campus to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets while meeting the thermal needs of the Burnaby Mountain community. Opened in October 2020, the facility provides our Burnaby … Continue reading "Biomass sustainable energy facility"

June 15, 2021

The “Campus éclatés” Initiative During COVID-19

The unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19 have provided the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) with an opportunity to assert what sets it apart as a leading institution committed to education on a human scale, namely the development of students’ skills in a real-world context, innovation, excellence, and the ability to overcome challenges, find solutions and adapt to … Continue reading "The “Campus éclatés” Initiative During COVID-19"

June 15, 2021

Returning to Campus Safely Amidst COVID-19 – A Planning Framework, Physical Distancing and HR Perspectives – June 26, 2020

Date: Friday, June 26, 2020 Duration: 60 minutes Presenters: Mark McLaughlin, CPA, CA MBA, Chief Commercial Services Officer, Simon Fraser University Kane Kilbey, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, University of Victoria Laura Vajanto, Senior Director, Enterprise Risk & Resilience, Simon Fraser University Click here to download the presentation Click here to view the webinar recording

Tags: Ancillary Services, Best Practices, Campus Security and Safety, Communication, Facilities, Human Resources, Policies, Professional Development, Space Planning

August 19, 2020

Webinar – Returning to Campus Safely Amidst COVID-19 – A Planning Framework, Physical Distancing and HR Perspectives (PDF Presentation)

Webinar - Returning to Campus Safely Amidst COVID-19 – A Planning Framework, Physical Distancing and HR Perspectives (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Ancillary Services, Best Practices, Campus Security and Safety, Communication, Facilities, Human Resources, Policies, Professional Development, Space Planning

August 5, 2020