Industry News
ISSA Hygieia Network opens nominations for annual awards
ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, is seeking nominations for its
HVAC-related infection controls considered
A first-ever ASHRAE standard for mitigating the airborne spread of infectious pathogens in indoor spaces has been released for public review.
ARCSI rebranding as ISSA Residential
The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a Division of ISSA, is pleased to announce that it has formally rebranded as ISSA Residential. This
ISSA Hygieia Network launches Educational Programs Grant
ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, has announced the launch of
ServiceMaster Clean®, ISSA, and GBAC to partner
It has been recently announced that ServiceMaster Clean®; ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association; and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA,
Office IAQ best practices up for consultation
Health Canada is preparing guidance on indoor air quality in office buildings aimed at landlords, employers, building operators, facilities managers, maintenance staff and tenants' health and safety committees.
Quest to curb climate crisis more urgent than ever
The newest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released on March 20, warns that maintaining the global average temperature threshold of 1.5 C is becoming even more challenging.
Three-in-five Canadians are worried about spring flooding, a new survey finds
Three-in-five Canadians are worried about the potential consequences that flooding and severe rain events may cause during the spring season.
Childcare providers in Manitoba to receive $60-mil for facility upgrades
Early learning and child care providers in Manitoba will receive $60 million to carry out facility infrastructure improvements, curriculum development, and workforce retention.
DEI pilot targets CRE procurement channels
Seven prominent industry associations have formed the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium to build connections with more minority- and women-owned businesses.
A new national standard for long-term care
The new national standard reflects what Canadians expect long-term care to look like and builds upon evidence-informed practices.
Cost-sharing builds scale to reclaim edible food
Calgary pilot program will invite businesses and organizations to cooperatively share the costs of food recovery and organics recycling in commercial and institutional properties.
Cosmetic pesticides okayed for use in Manitoba
Manitoba has repealed a prohibition that had been in place since 2014 and is again allowing the application of cosmetic pesticides on private green space, municipal sidewalks and boulevards.
NFPA Fire Safety Handbook updates risk menu
Related to building innovation, new chapters in the 21st edition of the widely used reference guide address photovoltaic and energy storage systems, smart infrastructure and modular construction.
ISSA Canada opens nominations for Environmental Stewardship Award
ISSA Canada has announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The prestigious award recognizes organizations or individuals who are
Cleaning monitoring company invests to scale up
Mero Technologies Inc. has secured an interest-free loan through the Canadian government's Jobs and Growth Fund to support expansion of its smart cleaning response product lines.
U.S. prepares to prohibit non-compete clauses
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed notice that it intends to decree employer-imposed, non-compete conditions are unfair competition.
