Industry News
Green Seal names new board chair, members
Arcadia executive Nancy Hersh has been chosen to lead the nonprofit’s board.
ISSA elects Bunzl leader to Board as Canada Director
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced its newest elected board members
Canada offering $64 million for accessibility upgrades
Organizations have until November 1, 2022, to apply for a new round of funding that focuses on infrastructure improvements that boost disability inclusion and accessibility.
GBAC & Allergy Standards Ltd. commit to advancing IAQ education
The two organizations are extending their partnership to form an educational working group focused on IAQ in the built environment.
Standard will assess carbon across whole building life cycle
ASHRAE and the International Code Council are developing a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life cycle.
CDC updates COVID-19 school recommendations
The recommendations for safe in-person learning for K–12 schools and early care programs have undergone a few changes.
TD Centre largest to achieve WELL certification
The Toronto-Dominion Centre, at 4.3 million square feet, has become the largest office complex in Canada to attain WELL certification.
Solid job growth for mechanical contractors in Ottawa
According to BuildForce Canada, 11,330 new workers will be needed to replace retiring workers in the next decade.
Edmonton retailer crowned Canada’s Best Restroom 2022
Majesty and Friends, a modern design boutique, has seen its bright mural bathrooms named Canada's Best Restroom for 2022.
New guidance for municipal water standards released
Cities are often at the heart of flood and rainstorm events when it comes to responding to the aftermath.
Global healthcare FM market positioned to swell
A fast-growing geriatric population is one key factor driving the global healthcare facility management industry.
Sodexo launches North American-first innovation lab
The companies call the innovation start-up initiative the first program of its kind in North America.
UV disinfection market expected to expand quickly
UV disinfection has increasingly been recognized as an effective method of infection prevention.
BOMI launches CRE designations for suppliers
Holders of the new PPA or FPA credentials can signal that they have successfully completed eight courses that give them a basic grounding in their clients’ daily routines and business responsibilities.
ISSA Show North America 2022 releases education program
The show takes place October 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Waterloo employs robot mower to reduce carbon emissions
The machine can be operated entirely from an app, send real-time updates, and only needs to be cleaned once a week.
Fire safety researchers examine energy storage
Facilities managers worldwide are invited to share some basic details about the specifications and configurations of their battery energy storage systems.






















