Industry News
The coronavirus mutates & spreads: what does that mean?
A 70 per cent more infectious, aggressive mutated form of the coronavirus has emerged. But what does that mean?
BGIS Global CEO Gord Hicks receives the Order of Canada
Gord Hicks has been recognized for his environmental leadership in real estate, mental health advocacy, and community engagement.
Housekeeping staff are among those receiving priority vaccination in the U.S.
The United States appears to be prioritizing housekeeping staff along with medical personnel for early COVID-19 vaccination.
ASHRAE partners with CIBSE to encourage safe and sustainable environments
The agreement outlines how ASHRAE and CIBSE will work cooperatively to promote a more sustainable built environment through HVAC&R technology.
Pushing for the cleaning industry to get priority vaccine access
ISSA and the American Cleaning Institute want to see the cleaning industry high on the COVID-19 vaccine priority list.
Safety body advised to redeploy resources
Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has been advised to place greater priority on the scrutiny of complex installations and adopt technologies to better support efficient, cost-effective service delivery.
Setting the stage for increased industry recognition
One positive from the pandemic is a new respect for the important role professional cleaners play.
2020 ISSA Show North America brings the cleaning industry together
The show, held virtually in November due to COVID-19, connected and honoured the worldwide cleaning industry leaders.
Floor scrubber market keeps growing during pandemic
The global industrial floor scrubbers market is estimated to surpass C$3.7 billion in value by the end of 2020, boosted by COVID-19.
ISSA announces 2020 Innovation of the Year Award winners
The 2020 ISSA Show Innovation Awards honoured this year's most innovative products and services.
Inquest to examine 2009 scaffolding collapse
An inquest into the circumstances of the four construction workers' deaths is mandatory under Ontario's Coroners Act. A construction site supervisor has already been convicted.
IWBI & ISSA join forces to accelerate best cleaning practices
IWBI-ISSA collaboration means GBAC STAR accreditation will now count towards the points necessary to achieve the IWBI's Health-Safety Rating.
New GBAC STAR grants program now available for facilities
The grant offers qualifying facilities a chance to help offset the costs of the GBAC STAR accreditation program and a free 6-month trial of a cleaning task management software.
Ontario budget prioritizes educational spaces
An investment of $13 billion in capital grants over 10 years was outlined in the Ontario government's budget tabled on Thursday to build and renovate educational facilities.
Ontario allocates roughly $1 billion for COVID-19 resilience projects
A new COVID-19 Resilience infrastructure stream will help build or renovate health and safety related projects in long-term care, education and municipalities.
School washrooms are receiving failing grades from students
Bradley Corp's latest Healthy Handwashing Survey focuses on attitudes towards high school washrooms during COVID-19.
Apprenticeship forum chair goes to union rep
The national, not-for-profit organization brings together employers, labour unions, training agencies and other stakeholder groups involved in developing the skilled trades workforce.
