Maintenance
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
Today’s top challenges for facility managers
For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and
Fall pavement maintenance
Fall is the perfect time for a proactive approach to the exterior of your building. The pavement in your parking lot can deteriorate over time
Prepare for winter with your fall maintenance checklist
We’re still enjoying summer, but fall is around the corner, and that means being prepared for the winter weather that’s coming. Maintenance managers know that
Is your smart building worth the investment?
Smart buildings have come a long way, adding technology to help manage staffing, collect valuable data, and increase operational efficiency. From simple sensors to AI
Managing signage for your facility
Maintaining your property means including signage as part of your indoor and outdoor maintenance strategy. Making it clear and easy for people to get where
Improving warehouse efficiency
Warehouse operations have evolved, and tools have emerged to streamline operations, improve functionality, and make efficiency an easier goal to achieve. There are steps warehouse