Maintenance
How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain
In a recent study conducted by the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Centre, less than half of Americans are still wearing masks. Similar
Tips for keeping your building safe
As a maintenance manager, protecting your assets is part of the job and that means keeping your building safe. Making sure your security devices are
Stop your pipes from freezing in the winter
As winter approaches and you are busy preparing your building for the colder weather, don’t forget your pipes. Having a pipe burst in your building
Finding value in maintenance upgrades
When you are looking at budgeting for maintenance upgrades, the question is: how do you get the biggest bang for your buck? Keeping your facility
Supporting your janitorial staff is important for your business
Cleaning and sanitizing have been centre stage in recent years, and it’s taken its toll on cleaners. According to a recent study, 80 per cent
How to prepare your landscaping for winter
Do you have landscaping you need to protect over the winter months? With the wind, snow accumulation, and dry, icy temperatures, winter can take its
Robots gain momentum for commercial floor cleaning
In recent years, we’ve mostly heard about touchless technology dominating commercial cleaning, with things like traffic counters, automatic dispensers, sensored doors, and more, but part
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning at your facility
Did you know that carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 300 deaths and 200 hospitalizations in Canada each year? These numbers rise in
Using apps to simplify maintenance management
If you’re looking for ways to stay on top of your maintenance schedule, streamline your processes, and cut costs, there’s probably an app for that!
Sustainable ice and snow management for your building
As the weather gets cooler and winter creeps closer, it’s time to think about ice and snow management for your building. In the past, many
Keeping your custodial closet clean
No matter what business you’re in, first impressions matter. You want your facility to look its best, and that includes your custodial closet. Not only
Touchless technology for your building
The last few years have seen so many changes in cleaning and hygiene, with technology improving cleanliness, increasing safety, and easing some of the stress
Snow load: what you need to know
Do you know your roof’s snow load? While we are likely a few months away from our first snowfall, being prepared is the best defence
Plan ahead to protect against flood damage
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters, causing billions of dollars in property damage each year. Even if a business is not located
Save money with better energy efficiency in your building
As a facility manager, energy efficiency is an important tool to save money and get your building running at its best. Even though Canada is
Power failure tips for high-rise condo owners
A crane hit a high-voltage transmission line in Toronto in August and caused thousands of condo owners to lose power for a prolonged period of time. Here are some tips to ensure high-rises are ready for the next power failure.
Preparing for power loss in your facility
Power loss is a real concern for facilities, caused by anything from ice storms or lightning to fallen trees to aging machinery. As a facility






















