Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.

It is time to reassess overall facilities management processes and drive efficiency with some of the same technologies contributing to productivity gains in leading industries.

Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.

Here are six tips for facility managers that can make for smoother sailing during a renovation project.

Theory became reality for many of Calgary's building owners and managers late last week as flood waters ...

Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.

Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.

Hands-on tasks increasingly involve touch screens and an associated learning curve for many employees who joined the workforce in the analog age. This can be particularly true for commercial building operators and residential superintendents ...

To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.

Touch-free systems can provide a safer, cleaner and more pleasant restroom environment, and research shows 90 per cent of patrons prefer these options.

It’s only in the post-construction phase that facility management professionals are brought on board to minimize the operational and maintenance costs that will determine the building’s performance over its life span. The reality ...

Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...

Networking is a way for property and facility managers to interface and surround themselves with resources that, at some point, will solve a problem, find resources or provide advice about an issue.

Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.

Voluntary action will continue to be the predominant dismantler of barriers in Ontario’s built environment and landscapes ...

Water spills, leaks and floods are a common occurrence that can have a costly impact on public and workplace safety and building operations.