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sustainable offices

Workers are seeking sustainable offices for the future

A recent Essity survey found that four in five workers would prefer a more environmentally friendly office.
EVS

EVS market expected to grow healthily by 2026

Myriad effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are thought to be driving the growth of the EVS market.
norovirus

Norovirus threat grows as COVID-19 restrictions wane

Norovirus infections appear to be rising in recent weeks amid loosened health restrictions.
LTB

B.C. expands whistleblower law for public sector organizations

More workers in British Columbia's public sector are now protected under expanded whistleblower protections at various agencies, boards and commissions.
gas prices

Companies hit by high gas prices

90% of North American cleaning service businesses say a spike in gas prices is hurting their recoveries.
construction

New 2020 national building, fire codes released

The 2020 National Model Codes have been released including building, fire and energy. The 2020 codes include nearly 400 changes.
GHG

U.S. proposes to mandate GHG disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposes that businesses be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
decarbonization

Infrastructure leaders commit to decarbonization retrofits

The Canada Infrastructure Bank and Johnson Controls have signed an agreement that commits more than $125 million to accelerate private sector decarbonization retrofit projects across Canada.
mental health

Report illuminates workers’ mental health struggles

As organizations welcome employees back to the workplace in various forms, a new report says they would be wise to consider amping up mental health supports as soon as possible.
IICRC

IICRC joins the Professional Certification Coalition

The global Standard Developing Organization and credentialing body is now a member of the PCC.
LEED CAGBC

CAGBC takes over LEED green certification

LEED certification and professional credentialling in Canada has been consolidated under the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC).
Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade expands into Canada with Veritiv acquisition

Veritiv’s approximately 900 employees in Canada will become Imperial Dade employees.
SAPL UCalgary

University of Calgary recognized for environmental stewardship

The university has been named as the 2022 recipient of the ISSA Canada Environmental Stewardship Award.
Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges

Ontario disburses electrician training funds

The $13 million funding allocation is an effort to steer more apprentice and journeyperson electricians to construction, maintenance and network cabling jobs.
Canada's Best Restroom

Canada’s Best Restroom nominations now open

Nominations, which will be judged on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality & unique design, are now open until May 13.
waterless urinals

Waterless urinals market expected to grow in next decade

The predicted market growth of 10 per cent, led by North America, is attributed to factors such as the desire to enhance green building.
environments

Canadian school districts build for healthier environments

The schools installed future-ready infrastructure improvements for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.