Grounds Management
Winter maintenance budgeting gets slipperier
A threatened 50 per cent tariff on Canadian road salt imported into the United States is creating winter maintenance budgeting uncertainties on both sides of the international border.
Groundskeeping during local water bans
With the rising number of wildfires and persistent climate change, many municipalities have imposed water restrictions to try and conserve water through a period of
Summer lawn care tips for maintenance managers
With summer season in full swing, it’s important for maintenance managers to maximize efficiency and safety when focusing on lawn care and groundskeeping. From conducting
Exterior painting tips for maintenance managers
Exterior maintenance often includes painting to help increase curb appeal, reinforce your brand, and stay on top of on-going building maintenance. This time of year
Installing EV charging stations on your property
If part of your mandate as a maintenance manager is to work towards your company’s ESG goals, you may be considering adding EV chargers on
Preparing your commercial property for summer’s extreme weather
Summer brings everything from heat to rain to storms, and more. Maintenance managers should be planning for these weather events to help avoid property damage,
Spring and summer pest management for your building
Maintenance managers have so many responsibilities throughout the spring and summer and pest management can become a time consuming and costly issue if not addressed
Adding proactive landscaping to your spring maintenance plan
Landscaping is a part of outdoor maintenance that requires planning ahead. Assessing your needs, budgeting for any changes, and creating a schedule that makes sense
Reducing the risk of spring slip and fall accidents on your property
Spring has sprung, and that means that rain is in the forecast. With the added precipitation and wetter conditions, comes a greater chance of accumulation
A spring roof checklist for maintenance managers
Spring and early summer mean melted snow and increased precipitation, two conditions that can result in roof leaks, interior damage, and work stoppage – if
Lengthening the life span of your mower
Spring has arrived and the need for seasonal outdoor maintenance is approaching. While lawns do not sprout up overnight, your mower is a piece of
Ladder safety for spring maintenance
March is ladder safety month, and it is the perfect time to assess your ladder practices to ensure maximum safety for your teams. In the
Preparing for spring building maintenance in the winter
Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach
Winter storms and extreme weather are fueling heightened property concerns across Canada
As winter continues, the Farmers’ Almanac forecasted a classic Canadian winter for 2025–2026, featuring deep freezes, frequent snow, and powerful storms, along with occasional mild
Maintaining your parking lot this winter
Winter is in full swing, and many regions have accumulated significant amounts of snow this year, making snow removal and storage a challenge to manage.
Grounds management for 2026
While winter is in full effect, it may seem too early to be thinking about outdoor spring maintenance, but looking ahead can improve operations, increase
Planning for sustainable snow removal
Snow removal is often part of outdoor maintenance management, and practicing sustainability can be included in this year’s efforts. Sustainable snow removal can help companies






















