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End-of-summer property maintenance checklist

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
AI

Commercial cleaning, customers, and AI

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
sustainable

Creating a long-term sustainable cleaning strategy

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
groundskeeping

Groundskeeping during local water bans

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

Reducing single-use plastics from your cleaning practices

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
shortages

How can building managers weather potential water shortages?

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
cleaning

The hidden cost of reactive cleaning programs

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
climate

Shifting from seasonal maintenance to climate risk management

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
EV

Installing EV charging stations on your property

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
labour

Managing your cleaning company’s labour

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
weather

Preparing your commercial property for summer’s extreme weather

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,
preventative

Moving your maintenance from a preventative to a predictive approach

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,
pest management

Spring and summer pest management for your building

Maintenance managers have so many responsibilities throughout the spring and summer and pest management can become a time consuming and costly issue if not addressed
turnover

How smart operators are reducing turnover in facility services

Turnover in facility services is often treated like an unavoidable cost of doing business, but it’s one of the most controllable variables in an operation
accidents

Reducing the risk of spring slip and fall accidents on your property

Spring has sprung, and that means that rain is in the forecast. With the added precipitation and wetter conditions, comes a greater chance of accumulation
relationships

Building loyal customer relationships for your cleaning company

Building a business in any industry is a huge endeavour, and it is easy to get bogged down with the day-to-day tasks, making it hard
water

How can facility managers address rising water bills?

The cost of water continues to rise, and many facility managers are looking for ways to improve efficiency and stick to their budgets. From leveraging