Business Management
The importance of relationships in commercial cleaning
In today’s economy, it can be tempting for commercial cleaners to focus more on the bottom line than on the relationships they’ve built along the
Time-saving maintenance tips
Being a facility maintenance manager often involves managing costs, time, safety, and more, so, increasing efficiency can certainly make your job easier. Sometimes it feels
Evolving from green cleaning to sustainability
In recent years, “green cleaning” has become important to businesses as a way to mitigate the cleaning industry’s negative effects on the environment. According to
ISSA Official Cleaning Times Validation now available
In October 2022, Cleaning Times Validated Product Directory was added to ISSA’s Official Cleaning Times and Tasks guidebook, adding more value to this trusted industry
Is it time to replace your windows?
As a facility maintenance manager, you need to take care of the building from top to bottom, and that includes your windows. Typically, windows last
The rise of proptech in facility management
One of the biggest trends facility management for 2023 is using technology to manage all aspects of your building (think maintenance, inventory, and beyond) with
What is IoT and how can it help you better manage your building maintenance?
Are you part of the 59 per cent of facility managers planning to invest in technology to improve efficiency? If so, you need to take
Is your warehouse accessible?
Is your warehouse accessible to your entire team? Even with the continued growth of automation and “smart warehouses,” people are still the lifeblood of your
Focus on winter carpet care
Winter brings a unique challenge to carpet care. During the warm and dry periods of the year, the soil that builds up in the carpet
Facility maintenance trends for 2023
With so much change in the last three years for facility owners and managers, what trends can we expect to continue into 2023? From sustainability
50 companies complete ISSA’s cleaning industry management standard certification
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, today announced that 50 companies have achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification, including several prominent Canadian firms
Energy-saving tips for your building
With winter almost here, heating and energy efficiency is top of mind for many building operators, but what if you could manage your building optimally,
Commercial cleaning on a grand scale
With the heightened focus on hygiene and sanitation these last few years, what does commercial cleaning look like post-pandemic? Things have changed and the once
How to keep your parking garage clean
If you manage a building with a parking garage, keeping it clean means protecting one of your biggest assets, saving you from major potential expenditures
How to help your cleaning company broaden your customer base
If you want to increase revenue, your commercial cleaning company must do one of three things: raise prices, sell additional services to existing customers, or
Stop your pipes from freezing in the winter
As winter approaches and you are busy preparing your building for the colder weather, don’t forget your pipes. Having a pipe burst in your building
Finding value in maintenance upgrades
When you are looking at budgeting for maintenance upgrades, the question is: how do you get the biggest bang for your buck? Keeping your facility






















