Business Management
7 steps to effectively winterize pipes
Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.
Benchmarking your cleaning operations
Tim Poskin, executive director of ISSA's Workloading and Benchmarking Council, recommends some easy tips for improving benchmarking processes.
Appealing to millennial workers in the 2020s
Knowing how to cater to the needs of all ages of employees is key to a cleaning or restoration company's success.
6 changes in LEED and the future of green cleaning
Later this year, U.S. Green Building Council members will be voting on six changes to LEED cleaning credits.
GBAC STAR launches Destination program
The program allows municipalities, tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to demonstrate dedication to building healthier, safer, and more confident communities.
Prioritizing the safety of cleaning professionals
Now more than ever, cleaning workers need to know that their employers are taking their safety seriously.
Digitizing fire protection for facility inspections
With fire equipment, the biggest culprit for non-compliance issues usually involves obstructions blocking fire extinguishers and hoses from view.
Keeping cleaning workers happy and motivated
Like so many industries, many building service and cleaning contractors have reported recent difficulties in finding new workers.
Why dusting is hazard protection, not just housekeeping
Recognizing the dangers of combustible dust accumulations will help to ensure the prevention of explosions.
10 ways the cleaning industry can fight climate change
The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?
Facility managers & a cleaner experience
Open communication from management and staff will be key to normalizing new and fast-evolving cleaning procedures.
Healthcare facilities management market to grow extensively
Contributing factors include an increase in the occurrence of chronic diseases, rising global healthcare expenses, and increasing medical tourism.
4 tips for reopening facilities
Commercial cleaning company OpenWorks offers advice for reopening facilities.
Edmonton becomes first Canadian GBAC STAR-accredited destination
Explore Edmonton has secured the biorisk certification.
Just how effective is plexiglass?
Experts suggest plexiglass is not a hugely effective standalone COVID-19 transmission prevention measure.
Reaching net zero in the age of COVID-19
Optimizing ventilation and air handling systems is key to achieving net zero energy performance goals.
Bell Centre becomes first Canadian hockey arena to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation
The home of the Montreal Canadiens is the latest notable milestone for the program in Canada.






















