Maintenance
Common spring maintenance challenges
Spring has arrived, and it typically brings dampness and dirt, making maintaining commercial facilities more of a challenge. The unpredictability of the weather, increased precipitation,
Water efficiency for today’s buildings
Building owners and managers are encouraged to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency to reduce operating costs and use water more responsibly. However, many
Improving your spring irrigation
Spring weather is right around the corner and many maintenance managers are looking to optimize their seasonal water usage with a more efficient irrigation plan.
Improvements in smart lighting
Are you looking to improve lighting at your facility? Choosing the right lighting for your business can increase energy savings, maximize your occupant experience, and
The next generation of cleaners
Many industries, commercial cleaning and facility maintenance included, continue to face an on-going skills gap. This is especially concerning as many trades workers retired during
Avoiding spring flooding: top tips for maintenance managers
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets; maintenance managers need to assess potential issues at the beginning of the season to avoid flooding causing unexpected costs,
EPA launches MyPest App to streamline pesticide registration for the cleaning industry
On January 17, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new MyPest App, which allows registrants of disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticide products to
Low-carbon revenues flow from buildings sector
Eleven Canadian companies number in the rankings of the top 200 global earners among publicly traded entities with revenues tied to sustainable products and services.
Avoiding slip and fall accidents in your warehouse
As winter weather continues, the risk of slip and fall accidents increases. Your warehouse floor is a large space that can become wet and slippery
The importance of managing the humidity in your building
Maintaining building humidity levels is vital to the performance of your building, but it is often overlooked as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan. Experts
Winter’s freeze-thaw cycling can damage your building
Maintenance managers deal with a variety of issues throughout the winter season as temperatures rise and fall, including the freeze-thaw cycle, potentially causing complications for
Effective snow removal for your property
While we have not yet had a significant snowfall this season, now is the perfect time to work on a proactive strategy for snow removal
Switching from fluorescent lights to LEDs
Some governments are legislating the end of fluorescent lighting for businesses, and as a result, many companies are ceasing the manufacturing of fluorescent lighting, so
Keeping your HVAC system in tip-top shape for winter
For facility and maintenance managers, HVAC is something that needs seasonal attention and regular maintenance to keep it performing at its best and benefiting your
Practicing preventative maintenance
An important part of building maintenance is creating a strategy to mitigate as many issues as you can ahead of time, protecting your budget, keeping
Practicing safe outdoor winter maintenance
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From cleaning windows to completing
The Fall/Winter 2024 issue of FCM is now available!
With fall’s arrival comes cooler temps, shorter days, and winter on the horizon, bringing unique seasonal challenges and opportunities to cleaning and maintenance, as we