Industry News
The importance of health-based cleaning & disinfection
CIRI's white paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of microbials' behaviour and infectious ability on hard surfaces.
Hand hygiene essentials for World Hand Hygiene Day
Implementing touchless features is among the chief ways of ensuring and communicating hand hygiene.
How schools are boosting air quality measures
The report found that schools have prioritized ventilation and filtration to reduce the transmission of the virus.
Bell Centre becomes first Canadian hockey arena to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation
The home of the Montreal Canadiens is the latest notable milestone for the program in Canada.
Radiation cleanup crews to be offered payouts
Long overlooked cleanup crews have been offered compensatory payouts more than six decades after nuclear contamination incidents at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s Chalk River Laboratories.
Health care providers contemplate plastic waste
Project partners and advisors will explore options to reduce, reuse and recycle personal protective equipment and medical single-use plastic items before disposal.
Standard for cleaning HVAC systems updated
The 2021 NADCA Standard defines the minimum performance and procedural requirements for cleaning HVAC systems.
Public washrooms still popular as public looks for touchless options
Public washrooms have remained popular despite COVID-19, but people are increasingly looking for touchless facilities.
CDC highlights concerns over disinfectant use
The CDC notes the chances of being infected by COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces are "generally less than one in 10,000."
GBAC clarifies CDC guidelines on cleaning
GBAC, a Division of ISSA, has clarified its stance on revised CDC guidelines related to cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.
Blocking the flushing of PPE
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable and problematic increase in PPE being flushed into sewer systems.
CIRI webinar series examines cleaning for health research
Beginning April 15, a three-part CIRI webinar series assesses what research says about the impact of cleaning on health.
Property Management Institute of Canada partners with MediaEdge Communications
The industry partnership will develop a series of certificates leading to a Canadian Building Operator designation.
GBAC STAR accreditation virtual bootcamp launches
The free virtual bootcamp is open to any and all facilities or service providers who have already signed up for accreditation.
ASHRAE provides updated airborne transmission guidance
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released clarified guidance for evaluating and mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Green experts issue antimicrobial use warning
Green building organizations, architects, and scientists warn that building materials with added antimicrobials have no proven health benefit.
Ontario promises funds for gathering spaces
Further details and an application portal for the $50-million fund announced in the 2021 Ontario budget are promised for later this spring.






















