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

One positive from the pandemic is a new respect for the important role professional cleaners play.

Large-scale facilities face specific difficulties during the pandemic with operations like stadium cleaning a massive undertaking.

Colleges and universities are questioning how much space will be needed in the future campus, how it will be operated, and how to make our built environment more healthy, sustainable and resilient.

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.

Like humans, living walls might be overdue for a trim, but few are imperilled in the now largely empty surroundings of commercial and institutional buildings.

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.

E-learning systems are becoming a popular training option in the cleaning industry, but how do employers determine which is the best investment?

With horses worth six and seven figures, it's paramount that Woodbine maintain optimal conditions on both of its racing surfaces: Tapeta and turf.

When properly maintained, an irrigation system can provide many years of excellent service.

Here are some strategies to have a well-defined communication plan.

Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.

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.