Business Management
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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






















