Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

The Influencers
Properties
- Tuesday, May 2, 2023
  Sustainability in the city
  As people all over the world strive to lower their carbon footprints and move closer towards an eco-friendly life, the City of Waterloo is a
  It’s time for your polished concrete floors to shine
  Commercial cleaning on a grand scale
  Park maintenance begins with park security
  Evolving technologies for evolving healthcare
  The role of technology in school hygiene
  Preventative HVAC maintenance tips for fall
Management
- Thursday, July 25, 2024
  Seasonal, sustainable lawn maintenance for commercial properties
  As fall slowly approaches, outdoor maintenance means starting to prepare for the colder months. Getting your lawn in great shape is one way to ensure
  Setting summer cleaning schedules
  Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability
  The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
  Creating small business pathways to generational wealth
  Employee retention strategies for commercial cleaners
  Maintaining your HVAC system through the summer
Cleaning
- Friday, July 19, 2024
  A greener approach to public restrooms
  Sustainability doesn’t always have to be complicated or costly. While many maintenance managers may be looking at adding technology like sensors or taking on a
  Setting summer cleaning schedules
  The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
  Cleaning innovations that are here to stay
  Hygiene and happiness
  Cleaning chemicals and the dangers they pose
  New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation
Maintenance
- Thursday, July 25, 2024
  Seasonal, sustainable lawn maintenance for commercial properties
  As fall slowly approaches, outdoor maintenance means starting to prepare for the colder months. Getting your lawn in great shape is one way to ensure
  Setting summer cleaning schedules
  Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability
  The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
  Maintaining your HVAC system through the summer
  Using AI for security surveillance
  Summer’s most popular pests
Sustainability
- Friday, July 12, 2024
  Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability
  While sustainability remains a priority for many facility and maintenance managers, it is also becoming increasingly mandated by governments to go greener. In many cases,
  EV chargers and your facility
  Get smarter with your lighting
  Investing in robotic lawnmowers
  Energy storage prompts a battery of precautions
  The future of surface cleaning products
  EPA highlights Green Seal’s PFAS prohibition for federal purchasers
Health & Safety
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
  In the realm of facility management, the quest for efficient and effective cleaning solutions has long been a top priority, challenged in part by the
  Cleaning chemicals and the dangers they pose
  New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation
  U.S. government announces PFAS-free purchasing requirement
  Keeping your building safe and dry
  Energy storage prompts a battery of precautions
  Maintaining a pest-free property
Regulations
- Monday, March 11, 2024
  Energy storage prompts a battery of precautions
  In step with the projected surge in energy storage installations, fire safety advisors are actively working to help clean tech adopters understand and mitigate the risks.
  8 essentials for worker safety
  Fighting foodborne diseases in facilities
  The health of your building matters
  How to ensure safe work in a confined space
  Ventilation has become a recognized priority for infection control
  Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces

The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
Technology is changing the game.
Creating small business pathways to generational wealth
Build a franchising business that will secure your family’s future
Summer’s most popular pests
Protect your facility from this season’s pest threats
Cleaning innovations that are here to stay
Once considered trendy, these are now essential for keeping public spaces clean, healthy, and safe.
Hygiene and happiness
The role of cleaning in business performance and employee satisfaction
Deterring and removing graffiti from your building
Keep your building safe from vandalism.

Industry News

More Industry News

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
CISWP receives nearly $1 million to advance safety and inclusivity
The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to receive $834,550 in funding
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
ISSA Charities awards 2024-2025 scholarships
ISSA Scholars, a signature ISSA Charities program and the charitable arm of ISSA, have announced the recipients of the ISSA Scholars 2024-2025 Scholarship Awards. The
Monday, July 22, 2024
Competition Bureau seeks input on new greenwashing provisions
The Competition Bureau is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on specific questions related to the new greenwashing provisions of the Competition Act.

HSI merges with ISSA
New biocide regulations consolidate oversight
Ontario boosts stipend for autopsy FM costs
Calgary pilots autonomous mower to trim green space
Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group form Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

Clean Matters

More Clean Matters

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
ISSA Charities awards 2024-2025 scholarships
ISSA Scholars, a signature ISSA Charities program and the charitable arm of ISSA, have announced the recipients of the ISSA Scholars 2024-2025 Scholarship Awards. The
Thursday, July 18, 2024
HSI merges with ISSA
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Healthcare Surfaces Institute™ (HSI) are pleased to announce that HSI has merged with ISSA. HSI will now
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Celebrating the newest cleaners to achieve ISSA’s CIMS Advanced by GBAC
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce 12 ISSA member companies have successfully achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Advanced by GBAC certification or CIMS-Green Building

ISSA announces International Cleaning Week for 2024
ISSA Show North America celebrates 2023 Innovation Awards winners
Five industry leaders to be honoured with Achievement Awards at ISSA Show North America 2023
ISSA recognizes innovation with this year’s awards
ISSA Hygieia Network conference registration is now open
ISSA Hygieia Network opens nominations for annual awards

Hot Topics

Monday, May 13, 2024
Managing moisture and mould
In the vast and varied skyline of commercial buildings, mould growth can be lying in wait as a serious and potentially health-threatening issue. Whether it
Friday, May 10, 2024
Our Spring/Summer issue of FC&M magazine is now available!
We’re well into spring and headed into summer! With the warmer weather comes a new set of challenges, opportunities, and our Spring/Summer issue of Facility
Friday, May 3, 2024
The keys to unlocking success in commercial cleaning and maintenance
The cleaning industry is thriving and is projected to grow even more in the coming years. This growth presents a significant opportunity for commercial cleaning

The value of workloading
Great expectations
Cold leads transform yesterday’s indifference into today’s engagement
Maintaining a pest-free property
Going digital with diagnostics
Carpet cleaning for your business

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
In the realm of facility management, the quest for efficient and effective cleaning solutions has long been a top priority, challenged in part by the
Monday, May 13, 2024
Managing moisture and mould
In the vast and varied skyline of commercial buildings, mould growth can be lying in wait as a serious and potentially health-threatening issue. Whether it
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Ali Hoss honoured for sustainability leadership
Ali Hoss, chief sustainability officer with Triovest, has been identified as one of Canada’s best executives in the Globe & Mail’s 2024 search for leading business influencers.