While it's a common winter solution, there are several things that ice melt users need to be aware of.

Just as threatening as the immediate damage of the fire are the residual effects of the smoke, the heat, and the corrosive substances produced.

Contractors working in the snow and ice management industry are facing a blizzard of challenges on the insurance side, or what many are calling a crisis.

When planning and executing renovations, your pest management provider should be seen as a partner throughout the entire process.

It's impossible to remove every smoke particle or fire byproduct, but smoke and fire-damaged wood can be cleaned to a point where any odour is undetectable.

Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.

With roof materials and replacement costs rising, the importance of maintaining a roof to prolong its service life cannot be understated.

It's crucial to continuously evaluate the condition of building exteriors and take steps to prevent small issues from becoming major problems.

Extreme summer heat provides numerous challenges, but not least is the difficulty of keeping outdoor maintenance workers safe.

Facility managers and maintenance staff must deal with rodents that spread viruses that can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

The coldest temperatures often arrive in January and February, and that poses a real threat to various outdoor maintenance workers.

Graffiti diminishes feelings of safety and hurts property owners’ pockets, and COVID-19 has created more tagging opportunities.

About 11 million people currently reside in Canada's wildland-urban interface areas, enjoying the benefits of proximity to forests and other natural features, but perhaps overlooking the perils.

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

The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.

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

Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.