The Ultimate Guide to Facilities management
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Facilities management.
What to know about Facilities management
Facilities management sits at the intersection of buildings, people, technology and operations. Stories under this tag explore how workplaces, campuses, retail sites, hospitals, warehouses and other facilities are being run more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Readers will find coverage of day-to-day concerns such as maintenance, compliance, security, energy use, visitor management and workplace design, alongside the wider shifts changing how property and operational teams make decisions.
A recurring theme is the growing role of automation, AI, robotics and connected systems. From robots assisting with inspections and routine tasks to digital twins, smart sensors, predictive maintenance and cloud platforms, these articles show how facilities teams are moving from reactive work to more data-driven operations. The tag also highlights practical lessons around hybrid workplaces, space utilisation, access control, cybersecurity, health and safety, and decarbonisation, making it a useful place to understand both the pressures facing facilities leaders and the tools they are using to respond.
Canadian Facilities management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform
The Halifax startup will use the new capital to finish a proof of concept that aims to turn existing camera networks into AI security tools.
Brivo adds Schlage XE360 to Security Suite for doors
The integration could cut the cost of securing interior and secondary doors by up to 70% for commercial buildings, Brivo said.
Zurn Elkay launches smart backflow monitoring in Canada
Facilities could cut flood risk and downtime as Zurn Elkay Canada adds real-time backflow monitoring to aging water systems.
CortexForge unveils Invisible Intelligence for Microsoft
Designed to curb data leakage and keep human staff in charge, the framework routes AI outputs by role inside Microsoft systems.
Waterloo's Mappedin raises USD $24.5M for city-scale mapping
Mappedin will use fresh funding to extend its indoor maps beyond single buildings, giving responders and venues shared location data.
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Recent Facilities management News
Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.
AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.
Retailers widen security role beyond loss prevention
Security teams are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, safety and compliance as retailers seek more value from ageing systems.
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.
Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform
The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.
Brightly adds AI tools for asset management systems
The update aims to ease manual data entry and give maintenance teams better visibility as organisations struggle with fragmented asset records.
CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft
The consultancy says its approach keeps records and governance inside existing Microsoft tools, reducing reliance on outside vendors and scattered spreadsheets.
Eptura adds AI tools & real-time workplace analytics
Facility teams could gain a clearer view of office use and maintenance as Eptura rolls out AI assistants, live analytics and shared data tools.
Brivo links Cobalt AI to cut false security alerts
Enterprise security teams could cut nuisance alarms as Brivo and Cobalt AI combine access, video and sensor data in one workflow.
Brivo unveils Eeva AI agent for smarter video security
Brivo launches Eeva, an AI video agent that uses plain-English prompts to spot risks and automate actions across existing camera networks.
Honeywell, TCS partner to drive AI-led IT-OT convergence
Honeywell and TCS form an AI-driven cloud partnership to merge IT and OT, targeting autonomous, secure and efficient industrial operations.
Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security
Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid boardrooms
Logitech launches Rally AI cameras with in-wall mounting, multi-camera Teams and Zoom support, and automated framing for hybrid boardrooms.
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agents
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.
Security now central to business decisions, says report
Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.
Cloud security firms, Brivo & Eagle Eye, form AI security giant
Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks will merge under the Brivo name to create what they claim is the world's largest AI cloud security platform.
Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities
Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.