Business 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
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
Achieving cleaning consistency across diverse facilities
Cleaning consistency sounds straightforward until you’re responsible for maintaining it across multiple building types. In a single week, franchisee teams may serve a medical clinic,
This year’s top HVAC trends
An efficient, reliable HVAC system can help building and maintenance managers control costs, increase operational efficiency, and provide an enjoyable atmosphere for staff, occupants, and
How AI can help protect your building’s water resources
As summer draws nearer, building managers need to prepare for more than rising temperatures, as several areas are projected to experience below normal precipitation. “These
Accessible restrooms improve efficiency and guest experience
Often, restrooms are overlooked by facility and maintenance managers as a valuable guest experience tool. Visitors get an impression about your business, and are able
Restroom hand hygiene is still falling short
Even though hand hygiene has been a popular topic of conversation in recent years, and a priority for businesses across most sectors, companies can do
Preparing for spring building maintenance in the winter
Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach
Reimagining the supervisor’s role in facility cleaning
Across Canada, facility cleaning supervisors are under growing pressure; they are expected to manage more sites, respond faster to issues, meet higher service standards, and
Annual planning for facility health
Facility health is not the result of a single successful inspection or an occasional deep clean. Strong health outcomes are built through consistent decisions made
Winter storms and extreme weather are fueling heightened property concerns across Canada
As winter continues, the Farmers’ Almanac forecasted a classic Canadian winter for 2025–2026, featuring deep freezes, frequent snow, and powerful storms, along with occasional mild
Maintaining your parking lot this winter
Winter is in full swing, and many regions have accumulated significant amounts of snow this year, making snow removal and storage a challenge to manage.
Retention is the secret weapon for cleaning excellence in 2026
If you ask facility managers what keeps them up at night, staffing challenges rank near the top. But here’s what many don’t realize: treating retention
Marketing your cleaning business in 2026
The start of a new year is often a time to evaluate your business, re-focus on your mission, and refine your practices for even better






















