Industry News
Alberta bill overhauls outdated workplace legislation
An Alberta bill called the Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act seeks to overhaul outdated workplace legislation.
New white paper on carbon management for retailers
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) released a white paper with a basic introduction on carbon management for retailers.
AFFLINK expands members’ access to commercial marketplace
AFFLINK, a global leader in supply chain management, has joined forces with the National Service Alliance to expand access to the commercial marketplace.
Green projects join CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program
CaGBC has picked a diverse set of 16 green building projects across Canada to participate in a two-year pilot of its Zero Carbon Building Standard.
IICRC seeks new members for board of directors
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) invites nominations for its board of directors.
Built Environment Technology Association launches
The Built Environment Technology Association (BETA) has been established to help the real estate industry better utilize developing technologies.
UL acquires CLEB, Canadian building envelope services provider
UL has acquired CLEB, a Montreal-based company that provides building envelope and building science services.
Top exporters block move against white asbestos
Chrysotile, otherwise known as white asbestos, will not be added to Rotterdam Convention’s list of hazardous substances.
Green hospital champions awarded for environmental performance
Winners of the 2016 Ontario Green Health Care Awards were announced after results were tallied from the Green Hospital Scorecard.
SC Johnson Canada named 2017 Best Workplace
SC Johnson Canada has been recognized as a 2017 Best Workplace by the Great Place to Work Institute, ranking 39 on a list of 100 companies.
Energy benchmarking leads to energy-saving tech
A 2016 NEMA survey found that facility managers in New York City that measure their buildings' energy performance tend to also invest in energy-saving technologies.
Alberta, police refine workplace injury and death investigations
Alberta is working on new rules to improve the way workplace injury and deaths are investigated.
Nova Scotia changes Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Nova Scotia government is making changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that will help keep employees safe at work.
Making bins more convenient boosts recycling rates
Researchers at The University of British Columbia released a study showing that making bins convenient drastically boosts recycling and composting rates.
ASHRAE forges stronger ties with Institute of Refrigeration
ASHRAE and the Institute of Refrigeration signed an agreement to work closer together to promote industry advancements.
Five highlights of the new ISSA Canada
Industry is applauding the creation of ISSA Canada, a merger between ISSA and the Canadian Sanitation Supply Association (CSSA).
Busch Systems launches free recycling, waste collection analytics software program
After two years in production, Busch Systems is launching the Resource Center, an innovative and free waste and recycling analytics software program.






