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

To keep building occupants and staff safe, here are four tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning that property managers need to know.

Managers can prevent superbugs from spreading in facilities by using new anolyte sanitizers that don't allow viruses or bacteria to gain resistance.

Implementinging a comprehensive moisture management strategy is key to prevent mould. It also reduces potential health risks and liability.

The City of Markam has joined a growing list of municipalities that have adopted bird-friendly building guidelines for new construction.

Preparing for emergency situations at facilities requires continuously exercising and refining disaster preparedness and recovery programs.

Property owners and managers can take steps to protect property from water damage by simply walking around their building during and after rainstorms.

Property managers should have thorough procedures in place in order to effectively deal with any medical emergencies that may happen on site.

Property managers are using large amounts of road salt this winter. But overuse is taking its toll on their' pocketbooks and the environment.

The tragedy in L'Isle Verte, Que. calls attention to the importance of proper fire safety planning and installing prevention systems for all residences.

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

Frozen and burst pipes can cause major damage to residential buildings. But landlords can take simple yet effective steps to prevent damage from occurring.

The Toronto ice storm this past December left many properties without power for days, leaving tenants and building systems vulnerable to the cold.

The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.

A recent Supreme Court decision means that property managers should report all irregular environmental discharges, even if it doesn't appear damaging.

Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.

Do-it-yourself refrigerant conversion kits threaten to blow inadequate Canadian safety regulations wide open. Literally.