Infection control measures have understandably been the priority for facility managers, but sustainability should not fall by the wayside.

Three key lessons for making buildings energy- and carbon-efficient and healthy.

The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?

Optimizing ventilation and air handling systems is key to achieving net zero energy performance goals.

Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing product labels looking for another metric: the carbon footprint of a product.

Two distinct, but complementary new federal programs promise funds for community buildings. Both are focused on meeting GHG reduction targets and are aligned with a pledge to invest $15 billion to address climate change and boost the green economy.

While the relevance of geothermal has been percolating for years, the buzz is that more developers are starting to pay attention.

In preparation for World Water Day, here are five water conservation tips for facility managers and service providers.

Effective cleaning of high-touch surfaces and floors in healthcare facilities requires proper cleaning tools like microfibre mops.

Waste equipment and services that can process and organize vast amounts of data help inform sustainable practices throughout the facility.

A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.

Energy conservation initiatives are cutting costs and supporting skills development that make health care operations more self-reliant in five James Bay communities.

There are now several options that help facilities proactively address issues related to forgotten and ignored waste areas.

The decreasing costs of sensors means the Internet of Things is rapidly moving into new areas of commercial properties, such as waste management.

Besides providing shelter and shade, the urban forest offer environmental, economic and social benefits so it’s important to take care of them.

After completing significant hospital upgrades last year, Royal University Hospital is now doubling the expected savings from energy improvements.

The City of Mississauga has slashed the electricity use of the ice-making equipment at its Iceland Arena during winter and shoulder season operations.