Maintenance
Preparing your winter equipment for storage
Spring is officially here, and that means storing your winter equipment is something that maintenance managers need to start thinking about as the weather warms
Does your building have a fire safety plan?
Facility managers are often tasked with creating, executing, and updating the building’s fire safety plan. This process is crucial because it outlines all aspects of
Mastering your cleaning schedules
As staffing shortages continue and we adjust to new service expectations, mastering your cleaning schedules helps to improve efficiency and save you money. A solid
Your spring HVAC maintenance checklist
Winter is coming to an end at last, and warmer weather is right around the corner, so it’s time to take a look at your
The role of VR in building maintenance
In the world of smart technology, have we advanced to the point where VR has a role in building maintenance? Virtual reality has been around
The challenges of adding technology to your building maintenance program
The advances in technology have made all sorts of improvements in the building maintenance industry, from increased efficiency to providing more accurate data. But is
Finding the right maintenance strategy for your building
As building managers know, finding the right maintenance strategy for your building is the key to increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved performance. Whether your
2023’s top HVAC trends
What are this year’s top HVAC trends? It’s likely no surprise that 2023 will see a continued rise in the use of technology to help
Sustainability and the cleaning industry
For commercial cleaners, sustainability is the new green cleaning. Many facility managers remember when the professional cleaning industry first stopped using traditional cleaning solutions, products,
Common mistakes to avoid when hiring commercial cleaning salespeople
Is hiring a team and growing your business top of mind? Commercial cleaning, janitorial, and maintenance service companies often overlook the back-of-house operations that help
Looking at leaks in your building
As we get closer to spring weather and the snow starts to melt, leaks can become a serious threat to a building, stopping work, causing
Birds and their effect on your building maintenance
Looking after a building is no easy feat and there are always threats to your building and grounds, from equipment failure to weather to birds.
Why women need their own PPE
After surveying 3,000 Canadian women who use personal protective equipment (PPE) daily in their jobs, more than 80 per cent expressed that they have experienced
Improve the air quality in your building with healthier paint
Indoor air quality (IAQ) can have a significant impact on the health and productivity of the occupants of your building. As a facility manager, indoor
Drought, water conservation, and water efficiency
According to The Canadian Drought Monitor, droughts are a “creeping phenomenon.” They are “difficult to define and measure, slow to develop, continuous, cumulative, and long-lasting.
Time-saving maintenance tips
Being a facility maintenance manager often involves managing costs, time, safety, and more, so, increasing efficiency can certainly make your job easier. Sometimes it feels
Keep your upholstered furniture clean all year
Furniture is an investment, so protect your investment by keeping it in great shape. Upholstered furniture, especially, needs careful handling to avoid wear and tear,






















