Business Management
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
A look at Canadian data centres and water consumption
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centres are rapidly transforming the North American landscape, appearing swiftly and unexpectedly across Canada. The central issue centres on water usage,
Extending the life span of your flooring
Facility flooring can be costly, and today’s maintenance and facility managers need to take a proactive approach to save money, work towards ESG goals, and
Creating a plan for productive, efficient cleaning and maintenance teams
The holiday season brings a unique mix of increased foot traffic, unusual cleaning patterns, shifted staffing schedules, and unexpected wear across a facility. The start
Looking to attract younger cleaning clients in 2026?
If your goal is to broaden your customer base in 2026, attracting younger clients may offer a path forward. Research shows that Millennials (aged 29
Detecting and addressing moisture in your building
Moisture can wreak havoc on a building, from the roof to the walls to the air quality, so keeping your building dry is an important






















