With scores of manufacturers, machines and models, selecting carpet-cleaning equipment can be confusing. Debby Davis decodes key factors to consider.

The question of how to start a preventive maintenance program is extremely common, and for good reason. With budgets tight and workers stretched thin, preventive

Why are many firms increasingly bundling outsourced services in the real estate and facilities management industry? Julie Sullivan shares her insights.

Maintaining a building like the Royal Ontario Museum is not easy. Facility managers must balance visitor needs with exhibition requirements.

Property managers must balance tenant satisfaction, building operations and sustainability trends when monitoring indoor air quality.

Hotel renovations are essential for staying competitive. But management must balance guest facing upgrades with non-guest facing improvements.

Solar power generation is a green way to reduce energy costs. But there are pros and cons of solar panels when it comes to apartment buildings.

Weather damage can severely damage balcony slabs and railings. CMCH's Gasparro outlines the repairs required at one Ottawa apartment.

Capital planning and operational maintenance are often viewed as separate categories, but the gap can be bridged to create a dynamic program.

Insufficient lighting, tight traffic patterns and poor drivers can lead to serious damage in parking lots, and therefore costly repairs.

Escalators can be a serious hazard to all users. Care must be taken to prevent injuries, and even deaths.

Managers looking to save resources don't have to investment in new products. Rather, they can find savings by focusing on sustainable maintenance.

While consumers have taken to emerging tech trends like tablets and social media, the construction and real estate industries have lagged behind.

New developments in washers and dryers means that multi-residential laundry facilities can minimize energy usage and maximize profits.

Solar energy systems can offer protection from future increases in energy costs and save a property money in the long run.

Promoting waste diversion within a building is one of the most complex and important factors when trying to foster a green workplace.

Optimized HVAC control strategies can help save energy and can identify problem areas within a building.