Industry News
Study finds sustainable alternative to air conditioning in hot, arid climates
The study focused on achieving a new benchmark in passive cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates
ISSA recognizes innovation with this year’s awards
World-wide cleaning association, ISSA, will be honouring winners of the Innovation Awards Program, presenting the awards at the conference is Las Vegas, being held from
Organic waste diversion pilot expands in Alberta
The initiative is targeting the industrial, commercial, and institutional sector located in specific jurisdictions.
Newfoundland’s Furey tackles smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping to be banned at all of Newfoundland and Labrador's government property, including buildings and associated outdoor space, parking lots and the provincial fleet of vehicles.
Prison time for supervisor in NB jobsite death
A New Brunswick construction supervisor has been sentenced to three years in prison for criminal negligence after the jobsite death of an 18-year-old member of his work crew.
Cintas Canada names winner of Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
Cintas Canada, Ltd. announced Hard Bean Brunch Co. in Port Moody, British Columbia as the winner of the 2023 Canada’s Best Restroom contest.
Industry pact supports upskilling amid green building transition
An industry pact focuses on continuing education among building operations and maintenance workers in the EU as demand for sustainable operations accelerates.
Ontario universities get funds for decarbonization projects
Western University, McMaster University and York University are receiving $9 million in federal funding to tackle carbon emissions across their campuses.
Guide advises on climate change impacts in the workplace
New guidance is available to help workplaces prepare for the potential challenges and impacts climate change can have on employees.
ISSA Hygieia Network conference registration is now open
ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, has opened registration for the
New groundskeeping specifications for fed lands
Groundskeeping specifications for federal properties are set to change under a new policy disallowing pesticide application for cosmetic purposes.
B.C. requiring asbestos abatement license
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Building trades in immigration express queue
Skilled building trades qualify for the express lane to permanent residency under new guidelines for Canada’s immigration application system.
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