Exterior Maintenance

robotic lawnmowers

Investing in robotic lawnmowers

Smart technology continues to lead the way into a brighter future for cleaning and maintenance, creating an increase in automation for outdoor maintenance. With the
painting

Painting the exterior of your building

With the arrival of spring often comes the desire to spruce up the outside of your building. Whether it’s landscaping, repairs, or painting, boosting curb
spring cleaning

Spring cleaning commercial spaces

As the snow melts and the temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time for spring cleaning as part of facility maintenance! While you likely clean and
mower

5 steps to a spring-ready mower

A change in seasons is coming and as spring approaches, it’s the perfect time to get your maintenance equipment ready to use when you need
wildfires

Wildfire smoke and your HVAC system

Last summer, Canada and the U.S. were challenged with limited air quality and pollution due to the increased wildfires in both countries. The Canadian Interagency
slips

Safety first

Winter poses a risk of slips, trips, and falls at your facility, but what happens when spring arrives? Early spring conditions mean messy weather and
chiller

Preparing your chiller for spring

As spring is on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about all the equipment you will need when the temperatures rise and the seasons
snow storage

Snow storage and removal tips for maintenance managers

As the snow starts to pile up and regular snow removal is required, moving and storing that snow safely can be a challenge for maintenance
building

Protecting your building through the winter

The outside of your building takes a beating in the winter, from the strong winds to the freeze-thaw cycle and ice accumulation. Many times, outdoor
efficiency

Boost energy efficiency in your building

As facility and maintenance managers continue to strive for top building performance, energy efficiency remains an important factor in cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and increasing
winter curb appeal

Winter curb appeal for your building

As winter weather dominates and many of our properties stay covered in snow, how can maintenance managers still deliver winter curb appeal? Impressions are important
ice melt

The facts about ice melt

Winter is rapidly approaching as temperatures drop and the snow and ice arrive! As part of your outdoor winter maintenance plan, it’s important to have
winter

Keeping your employees safe through the winter

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From hanging and removing holiday
winter

Out in the cold

Every year, over 40,000 working Canadians are injured due to slip and fall accidents, particularly during the winter months. Ice, accumulated snow, and moisture outside
lighting

Outdoor lighting tips for winter

When the days get shorter and it gets dark earlier, lighting becomes even more important for your facility. Lighting helps to provide safe passage for
grass

Is your grass ready for winter?

Often, lawncare can become out-of-sight-out-of-mind for maintenance managers once the seasons change, but proper preparation means that it can save time and money on your
generator

Use your winter generator safely

Winter is coming, and with extreme weather, electricity outages can result in costly work stoppages at your facility. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is