Operations
How to prepare your facility for fall pests
As temperatures drop, buildings are vulnerable to pests looking for food and shelter from the outdoor elements.
Technology, workers, and BSCs: Bridging the gap
Hallmark Housekeeping Services Senior VP Chris King discusses how technology can help ease the labour burden – as part of a multifaceted approach
Why facilities must be proactive to improve cyber security
Research found cyber attackers increased their targeting of internet-connected OT devices by 2,204% between January and September 2021.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
Where do BSCs and PMs go from here?
A building service contractor and property management discussion on the present and the future was a cornerstone of the 2022 ISSA Show Canada program.
Deep retrofit logistics trip up on key products
Few of the existing building technologies projected to help dramatically curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have yet conquered their market categories
Fuel-switching challenges expected to ease
Climate, cost and capacity pose fuel-switching challenges for building owners looking to curb greenhouse gas emissions in line with Canada’s target for a 40 per cent reduction below 2005 levels by 2030.
Employees expect environmentally friendly offices
Six in 10 workers surveyed feel their office is "shamefully eco-unfriendly"
Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions
Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.
The future of water in buildings is smart
Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.
Protecting your facility from pandemic-hardened pests
Social distancing and reduced capacities have emboldened pests and created additional challenges for facilities.
Greening your washroom for the good of the planet
Four tips for operating a more sustainable washroom in celebration of the International Day of Forests.
Keeping tile and stone floors up to scratch
These floors are an attractive and popular choice for many facilities and can last a long time - but only with adequate maintenance.
Canadian school districts build for healthier environments
The schools installed future-ready infrastructure improvements for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.
IAQ combos arresting airborne spread of COVID
Commercial building operators could use a combination of air exchange, filtration and purification to comply with the industry-leading guidance for arresting airborne spread of pathogens and contaminants.
Keeping your renovations pest-free
When planning and executing renovations, your pest management provider should be seen as a partner throughout the entire process.
Subpar waste diversion trails Ontario target
About 85 per cent of waste from Ontario's businesses, public institutions, residential buildings with six or more units and construction/demolition sites ends up in landfill, including a vast amount of recyclable material.