Industry News
Focusing on best cleaning practices for public transit
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has partnered with GBAC to highlight transit best practices.
ISSA Show Canada Goes Virtual in 2021
The Facing the Future TOGETHER theme recognizes the cleaning industry’s position and where we go next.
Disinfectant and sanitizer poisoning spikes during pandemic
Last year, calls to Alberta’s Poison and Drug Information Service due to sanitizer poisoning rose 200 per cent.
Air dryers can cause more contamination
The level of contamination was 10 times higher after volunteers had dried their hands with air dryers.
Why cleaning around urinals is vital
A study finds traces of coronavirus can become airborne when urinals are flushed after being used by an infected person.
ASHRAE & IAPMO unite on water efficiency document
The document will combine ASHRAE's and IAPMO’s respective standards to offer complimentary guidance and references.
Will heightened cleaning habits remain post-COVID-19?
Survey data suggests strengthened cleaning habits will remain front and centre for a large majority of people post-pandemic.
Sensors to monitor air pollution on UBC campus
UBC's Rapid Air Improvement Network will be translating collected data into effective interventions, including control strategies for building ventilation.
Nominations open for Canada’s Best Restroom 2021
It’s that time of year again when Cintas Canada is seeking nominations for Canada’s Best Restroom. In their quest to identify the best washroom in
National Cleaning Week returns to elevate and celebrate the industry
The annual event offers opportunities for advocacy, education, employee recognition, and charity.
Shoring up water conservation practices
In preparation for World Water Day, here are five water conservation tips for facility managers and service providers.
Hotel housekeepers now being paid to get COVID-19 vaccine
Some employers are starting to offer paid time off as a motivation for workers to get the COVID-19 shot.
Sluggish radon testing decried in New Brunswick
At the current pace, New Brunswick Auditor General Kim Adair-MacPherson calculates it will take nearly 23 years to complete radon testing in the provincial public housing portfolio.
CEO writes poem honouring janitors as first responders
The critical role played by custodial staff has been increasingly recognized during COVID-19.
Edmonton becomes first Canadian city to commit to city-wide GBAC STAR accreditation
Edmonton would be the first Canadian and second North American destination to obtain the accreditation.
First cleaning service provider achieves GBAC STAR accreditation
CCS Facility Services is the first business in the world to achieve GBAC STAR Service Accreditation for cleaning service providers.
Five building tips to help migrating birds this spring
Many feathered friends won't be making it to their northern breeding areas this spring due to fatal collisions with reflective and transparent glass.






















