Industry News
Cascades to shut down Trois‑Rivières plant
As a result of this decision, Cascades will be permanently withdrawing from felt production for the floor covering market.
Tennant Company plans move to new HQ
Tennant Company plans to celebrate 150 years in business with new headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn.
CaGBC launches initiative to encourage data transparency
According to CaGBC public energy disclosure is in its "infancy" in Canada.
GWL reveals workplace health and safety tool
The Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace has teamed with mental health specialist Dr. Joti Samra to create a new online workplace health and safety tool.
PRSM partners with ProFM on FM credentials
PRSM and ProFMI are partnering to strengthen the PRSM facility management credential program.
Feds introduce funding for new training benefit
Canada's federal budget 2019 allocates funding to provide a benefit for workers updating skills training.
Industry associations team up on FM training framework
Introduced in January 2019, the goal of the training is to establish holistic guidelines for FM industry — particularly in the technical fields.
Avmor launches podcast series for cleaning professionals
A new topic will be discussed every other Wednesday on a continuing basis.
Are public washrooms reservoirs of drug-resistant bacteria?
Hand-drying facilities in public washrooms can act as reservoirs of drug-resistant bacteria, finds new research published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Work-at-heights training program successful: study
According to a study by the Institute for Work and Health, Ontario’s working-at-heights training program is successful at preventing worker injuries.
CMI and Marquette University create supply chain management course
CMI has collaborated with Marquette University to develop an online training course that introduces the seven critical areas of supply chain management.
Cintas launches 10th annual Canada’s Best Restroom contest
Entries are judged based on five criteria: cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements.
Soil sample results intensify cleanup demands
Hazardous contaminants from former industrial operations still linger in a now largely residential area of Edmonton.
Deferred maintenance hits home for legislators
Due to mark its centennial in sync with Manitoba's sesquicentennial next year, the Beaux Arts style landmark now requires more than $150 million worth of restorative upgrades.
CCMP to acquire facilities management company for $1B
BGIS CEO, Gordon Hicks, and the management team will remain in place and work with CCMP to support the company’s next phase of growth.
IFMA and Macau Institute of Management sign strategic agreement
Macau Institute of Management (MIM) has been the pioneer promoting facility management as a professional subject in Macau since 2007.
Schneider Electric joins Cybersecurity Coalition
Schneider Electric has announced its membership in the Washington-based Cybersecurity Coalition.






