Simple energy efficient measures in a facility can significantly lower costs related to maintenance and operations.

Last year, the commercial real estate industry faced a number of diverse challenges and successes that are expected to develop throughout 2017. Here, REMI’s award-winning

Workers in cold environments are at high risk of experiencing severe skin dryness, which is a serious issue often overlooked.

With proper maintenance and care, commercial carpets can withstand a harsh winter of slush and snow.

Studies have shown that the strategic placement of soap and sanitizer dispensers has been shown to influence hand hygiene.

ASHRAE Standard 188, released in 2015, requires that buildings evaluate where Legionella growth may occur in all water and plumbing systems.

Bedbugs are becoming a huge concern in North America, spreading throughout hotels, stores, offices, apartment buildings.

Living walls are becoming increasingly popular in retail, institutional, office and residential interior spaces, and for good reason.

The newly released PRSM 2017 Trends Report highlights the various roles of facility managers in reta

Cockroach infestations in schools are not uncommon. All it takes is one female with an egg case to start a population. Here are some prevention strategies.

More work needs to be done to propel women into executive roles within the cleaning business and retain their talents, says a budding organization called

Facilities still don’t perform frequent quality cleaning audits to meet goals, but innovators are developing more accessible and cost-effective tools.

A recent court decision to fine a property maintenance company for not protecting employees reveals health and worker safety training is still lacking.

Two Winnipeg men have designed and built a prototype of a mobile pressure washing truck that sustainably sterilizes and deodorizes all garbage bins.

Educational facilities are embracing green cleaning programs, where such use is pertinent because children are more vulnerable to environmental exposures.

August is especially busy for custodians who have to begin preparing healthy and clean school before students return.

The way to best protect properties from summer flooding is to develop and follow a well-thought out disaster plan, customized to the facility's location.