While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.

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

Recognizing the dangers of combustible dust accumulations will help to ensure the prevention of explosions.

The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?

Open communication from management and staff will be key to normalizing new and fast-evolving cleaning procedures.

Alice Sinia, quality assurance manager for Orkin Canada, shares timely tips for keeping outdoor amenity spaces free of mosquito and wasp infestations.

As live sports and entertainment return, managers of venues are faced with an assortment of safety and cleanliness challenges.

Universities need to consider what a gentler return to campuses might look for students this time around compared to 2020.

Reducing water consumption must remain an important aim for commercial facility managers.

Yorkdale is the latest Canadian facility to achieve the certification, which indicates that best infection prevention practices are in place.

Commercial cleaning company OpenWorks offers advice for reopening facilities.

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

Explore Edmonton has secured the biorisk certification.

Experts suggest plexiglass is not a hugely effective standalone COVID-19 transmission prevention measure.

Nearly four in five (78 per cent) drivers of electric cars complain of not having enough electric vehicle charging options at work.

Optimizing ventilation and air handling systems is key to achieving net zero energy performance goals.

Fitwel and the Center for Active Design, in collaboration with industry leaders such as QuadReal Property Group, are at the forefront of meeting evolving demands for health and wellness in commercial real estate in Canada.