Management
Disaster preparedness plans for facilities
Preparing for emergency situations at facilities requires continuously exercising and refining disaster preparedness and recovery programs.
How process cleaning can promote efficiency
Process cleaning, a strategy that has custodial staff complete a specific set of tasks in a specific order, can promote efficient cleaning in buildings.
How to protect property from water damage
Property owners and managers can take steps to protect property from water damage by simply walking around their building during and after rainstorms.
Choosing the right bird netting for a property
Different types of bird netting have different strengths and uses. Property managers can pick products to prevent pest birds of all types and sizes.
Preparing for medical emergencies
Property managers should have thorough procedures in place in order to effectively deal with any medical emergencies that may happen on site.
Union Station revitalization runs up costs
Toronto is taking steps to improve its cost estimate process after the Union Station revitalization faced a $80 million funding shortfall.
How to start networking like a pro
Networking means more than collecting piles of business cards; it is all about building strategic relationships.
Energy-efficient hotel lighting strategies
Hotels are increasingly turning to energy-efficient LED technology as part of their lighting and design strategies.
What a rise in extreme weather means for FMs
The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.
Control office furniture keys to prevent costs
Lockable office furniture can quickly become an unexpected expense if keys are not properly controlled.
Becoming a chief facilities officer
The new 'CFO' position can play an integral role in identifying how an organization’s physical assets and environment can support its goals.
Picking underlayment for hard-surface flooring
Looks matter when selecting new hard-surface flooring for interior spaces in commercial buildings. But so does the choice of underlayment.
Countering the effects of winter on floors
Here are six questions building managers should ask themselves during the lead up to winter in order to counteract the ...
IFMA award goes to Canadian student
A recent Conestoga College graduate is the first Canadian to receive the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation’s International Student of the Year award.
Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.
Preparing an emergency response plan
Here are five steps to get started on a comprehensive emergency response plan.
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...

