Exterior Maintenance

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
fall cleaning

Your fall cleaning checklist

We often focus on spring cleaning, but fall cleaning is important, too! Prepare yourself for the challenges of winter, get ahead of the snow and
winter

Is your facility ready for winter?

Winter brings its own unique challenges to facilities, and preparing for those conditions ahead of the cold weather can save you time, money, and headaches.
decarbonization

Getting started in decarbonization

As we strive to lessen our impact on the environment, decarbonization is something that maintenance managers can work towards to help reach the sustainability goals.
insulation

Pipe insulation is a must for your maintenance

Often, the role of the maintenance manager extends to cutting costs and choosing materials that support your company’s sustainability goals. Whether you are choosing insulation
storing

Storing your summer maintenance equipment

When the summer season officially comes to an end, cleaning, repairing, and storing your outdoor equipment effectively should be part of your fall maintenance strategy.
fall maintenance

Your fall maintenance checklist

As the kids get ready to go back to school, we look (not too far) ahead to fall’s arrival. With the cooler temperatures and winter
power tools

Making power tool safety a priority

Facility managers often use power tools in the day-to-day maintenance of their buildings, but are you staying as safe as you can be? According to
heat

Beating the heat

As the weather continues to heat up through the summer, there are many maintenance workers who need to spend their days in the hot sun
equipment rentals

Adding equipment rentals to your maintenance plan

As a maintenance manager, you may not have access to all the equipment you need throughout the year, and equipment rentals can save you time
clean energy

Using clean energy in your facility

As sustainability continues to be a growing priority for many business owners and facility managers, there are steps you can take to go with a
hazards

A safe approach to outdoor maintenance hazards

Safety isn’t necessarily something most people associate with groundskeeping, but outdoor maintenance comes with a list of hazards that need to be considered as part
groundskeeping

Making your groundskeeping greener

Many maintenance managers and building operators are looking to lessen their carbon footprint, and as part of that endeavour, are considering getting greener with their
parking garage

Protect your parking garage with the right sealant

No matter how much traffic your parking garage sees, keeping it in good shape will extend its life, save you money and help you avoid