Four times a year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) publishes an El Niño/La Niña forecast assessing the likelihood of either climate pattern developing in the

A good schedule can only take cleaning teams so far. Once a job is received, managers still need to know whether cleaners saw and confirmed

While there has been growing concern over the past few years over labour shortages and enrollment in trades-focused programs, renewed interest seems to be growing

A facility manager responsible for one building can walk the property, know the cleaning team, and quickly spot a service problem. Add 10, 50, or

Hard water can cause some challenges for maintenance managers, leading to damaged appliances, reduced efficiency, higher bills, and shorter equipment life spans. Some of the

As the summer begins to wind down, maintenance managers should be thinking about preparing their property for the changing seasons and cooler weather. From safely

As AI infiltrates almost all industries, commercial cleaners face challenges with competition, changing buying habits, and evolving business strategies. As more consumers use AI to

Sustainability is a priority for many of today’s businesses, as they add ESG goals and watch their carbon footprint, but how can cleaning companies turn

With the rising number of wildfires and persistent climate change, many municipalities have imposed water restrictions to try and conserve water through a period of

Single-use plastics have long been a concern for their environmental impact, and with over 300 million tons of plastic produced each year, cleaning product packaging

Canada has long been regarded as a water-rich nation, with abundant freshwater resources. Over the coming decade, however, that picture is expected to become far

For many facilities, cleaning (or the lack thereof) becomes most visible (and urgent) when something goes wrong: a restroom runs out of supplies, an entryway

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an El Niño Advisory, warning of a 63 per cent chance that intensifying tropical Pacific conditions

If part of your mandate as a maintenance manager is to work towards your company’s ESG goals, you may be considering adding EV chargers on

The cleaning industry continues to be challenged by labour shortages and a declining workforce. Research shows that 61 per cent of janitorial companies list labour shortages as something

Summer brings everything from heat to rain to storms, and more. Maintenance managers should be planning for these weather events to help avoid property damage,

Taking a preventative approach to maintenance can help managers stay on top of budgets, avoid any expensive surprises, and lengthen the lifespan of their equipment,