IEHA, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, announced the launch of its new Sustainability Professional (SP) credential.

Outland-Carillion Services, a Canadian facilities management provider reveals its new, permanent company name, Dexterra.

The top trends driving the facilities management industry identified in the PRSM 2019 Trends Report include the growth of mixed-use retail, batteries in energy management, the increased number of restaurants and medical services in retail spaces, and blockchain technology.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced it has acquired the performance assessment and certification programs of the International Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA).

After winning gold in 2017, the REMI Network is again a Canadian Online Publishing Award finalist for Best Trade Media Website.

WeWork has released 1,400 low-wage employees from non-compete agreements and relaxed restrictions on 1,800 middle management and professional staff under pressure from the Attorneys General of New York and Illinois.

Food waste is a global issue with substantial repercussions in terms of both food security and the environment. Through the Food Waste Solution Search, the Walmart Foundation plans to fund proposals from eligible non-profit organizations working to reduce food waste in Canada.

Exposure to natural light and a view ranks higher than other office perks such as cafeterias, fitness centres, medical care and even childcare, according to the Employee Experience Study.

The trays used to put carry-on luggage and personal items in airport security check areas carry the highest frequency of respiratory viruses, revealed a study titled Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports.

ABM, a provider of building maintenance and facility services across Canada and the United States, has named Don Colleran an independent director effective September, 6.

The new ISSA Next Gen program plans to increase the participation of young professionals in the association and the industry.

The City of Edmonton acknowledges vegetation damage occurred when weed killer was "inadvertently sprayed" in a residential neighbourhood.

Fifty-six per cent of American workers report they have seen co-workers skip handwashing when leaving the restroom, according to Bradley Corporation’s 2018 Handwashing Survey.

Two Canadians and 12 women are among 34 ASHRAE scholarship recipients for the 2018-19 academic year.

Alberta buildings earn a major share of the Clean Air Awards for a second year in a row.

If more sufferers seek help, landlords could be among the beneficiaries of better awareness and kinder perceptions of hoarding.

University of Waterloo mathematicians used computer simulations to model how pathogen strains of varying virulence respond to social behaviour and compete for dominance.