Industry News
New executive management at ICS Facility Services
ICS Facility Services (ICS) have announced the appointment of Meline Beach as chief communications officer.
ISSA launches new online learning platform
The CMI Online Learning Platform is an expansion of ISSA’s current educational offerings.
EPA releases major update to chemicals list
For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an update of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory listing.
BGIS receives ISSA Canada Environmental Stewardship Award
The ISSA Canada Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes and honours organizations committed to environmental management and dedication to the value of clean.
New website to tackle occupational disease prevention
Occupational disease is common and results from exposure to chemical, biological and physical agents in the workplace.
OptiSolve awarded grant to help reduce HAIs
Public Health revealed that healthcare-associated Infections will be Canada's second leading cause of death by 2050.
Avidbots brings floor scrubbing robot to South Korea
Avidbots is pleased to announce a partnership with Daeduck International to bring Neo – an autonomous floor-scrubbing robot – to South Korea.
FSI names Jon Benjamin region manager for Canada
FSI Global, a leading facilities management software provider, recently opened a Canadian office in an effort to expand its global operations.
New partners join ISSA Show Canada
In an ongoing effort to unite the cleaning industry and tap into all educational resources, IEHA and OHHA have announced their collaboration with ISSA Show Canada.
PRSM releases best of janitorial practices report
PRSM has released the Best of Janitorial Practices to help retailers reduce expenses and operate more efficiently.
B.C. and Ontario to lead construction growth
British Columbia and Ontario are projected to lead construction growth in Canada, according to the labour market forecast released by BuildForce Canada.
IICRC appoints Brandon Burton as standards chairman
Brandon Burton succeeded Howard Wolf, as standards chairman of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) effective Jan.1, 2019.
IEHA announces partnership with the Deming Institute
IEHA, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has entered into a partnership with the W. Edwards Deming Institute.
Michigan prison to treat 2000 inmates for scabies
Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, a Michigan women's prison has been closed to visitors to treat a scabies outbreak that has afflicted the inmate population for more than a year.
IFMA joins forces with ISSA Show Canada
The International Facility Management Association is joining forces with ISSA and MediaEdge Communications to support a new trade show and conference – ISSA Show Canada.
Ontario invests in hospital upgrades and repairs
The Ontario government is investing $175 million in upgrades, repairs and maintenance at 128 hospitals across the province.
IFMA issues new FM benchmarking report
IFMA has released the 2018 Operations and Maintenance: Qualitative Analysis Benchmarking Report from its FM Research and Benchmarking Institute.






