Industry News
CRE sussed for circular economy applications
BOMA members and other interested parties are asked to complete a short online survey ahead of the upcoming launch of the new Circular Economy Guide for Commercial Real Estate.
Canadian workers not keen on return to offices
Only 20% of Canadian office workers surveyed said they want to return to the office every day, and 19% said they never want to go back.
Janitorial services industry poised for global growth
A new study reports the global market for janitorial services is expected to grow to US$320 billion by 2027.
Nova Scotia gets funding for healthcare and LTC facilities
New funding will help renovate and rehabilitate 40 healthcare and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia to improve patient and staff safety.
Facility managers vastly increase hand sanitizer stations
The trend has been most notable in office, industrial, and foodservice facilities, finds a GP PRO survey.
Remembering former ISSA Canada leader Jean Larose
Larose joined ISSA Canada under its previous moniker in 1962 and helped grow the organization into the industry leader it is today.
Commercial buildings named ENERGY STAR winners
Suburban office and corporate headquarters capture the limelight in the newly announced 2021 ENERGY STAR Canada awards for existing commercial and institutional buildings.
Canada officially lists plastic products under CEPA
Canada recently listed plastic manufactured items on Schedule 1 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), taking a first regulatory step in addressing plastic pollution.
Vancouver’s largest seismically safe school underway
Construction has begun on Eric Hamber Secondary school, the largest seismic school replacement project in Vancouver’s history.
Celebrating one year of GBAC STAR accreditation
Over 1,900 facilities in more than 80 countries have earned accreditation, and another 3,000+ are pursuing it.
IICRC publishes revised water damage restoration standard
IICRC has published a newly-revised, ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration.
ASHRAE and IUVA further collaboration on UV tech
The agreement sharpens the organizations' focus on advancing emerging research and tech to support a more sustainable built environment.
Demand for cleaning and maintenance jobs soars
There have been huge increases in listings for U.S. cleaning and maintenance jobs looking for janitorial and other maintenance staff in recent weeks, according to
ASHRAE updates healthcare facility ventilation standard
The 2021 edition delivers critical guidance for designers and operators of these frontline facilities and incorporates 17 changes to the standard.
Registration now open for 2021 ISSA Show Canada
The virtual event on June 17, 2021 will recognize the cleaning industry’s position today, and where we may go from here.
Guelph looks at co-locating critical services as city grows
Guelph is looking to build a centralized campus of facilities that would house snow removal, solid waste collection and transit maintenance.
IICRC seeking nominations for board of directors
IICRC is seeking five individuals to serve a three-year term on the 15-member board of directors.






















