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3 ways schools can address poor IAQ

Three steps that school administrators can take immediately at little or no added cost to help improve and protect the IAQ in their facilities.
saving water

How to improve at saving water this winter

What can building owners and managers do to save water and cut costs, especially during the winter months?
winter maintenance

Winter maintenance strategies that work

With experts predicting an earlier start to Canada’s cold season, the time to get started on winter maintenance is now.
antimicrobials

Hidden dangers of antimicrobial building products

Little evidence exists that building products containing antimicrobials actually prevent disease transmission and lead to healthier populations.
fire safety

Fire safety systems: Have you checked your water?

The worst time to discover your fire safety system lacks adequate water supply is when an emergency strikes. And yet, it’s not uncommon for negative impacts to a building’s water sources to go unnoticed by property management teams until that system is needed most.
GBAC

GBAC partners up with Allergy Standards

The partnership will educate ISSA members and GBAC STAR facilities and service providers on air quality.
ISSA Show North America

Numerous companies, individuals honoured at ISSA Show North America

Awards handed out included Innovation of the Year and Innovation Nominees, Rising Star Award, and ISSA Hygieia Network Awards.
HVAC

Researchers find new way to detect coronavirus via HVAC

Researchers suggest that widely implementing building air sampling could allow earlier detection of the virus in shared spaces.
Executive Mat Service

Better mats, lower carbon footprints

This ESG pursuit can take facility owners and managers in many different directions. That includes under one’s feet. For more insights, we reached out to Jeff Grabinsky, Vice President of Development & Sustainability with Executive Mat Service (EMS).
foot traffic

6 ways to prepare for increased foot traffic

Businesses can prepare for greater foot traffic by implementing strong protocols.
floor inspections

The advantages of third-party floor inspections

In some situations, such as the need for specific evaluations, validations, or corrective actions, third-party floor inspections make sense.
carpet deodorizers

The pitfalls of carpet deodorizers

Carpet deodorizers are widely used by many people and cleaning staffs, but they can actually cause numerous issues if used incorrectly.
fire-damaged wood

Deodorizing smoke- or fire-damaged wood

It's impossible to remove every smoke particle or fire byproduct, but smoke and fire-damaged wood can be cleaned to a point where any odour is undetectable.
facility floors

Preparing facility floors for winter

During winter weather, facility floors can suffer from snow, ice, salt, and sand being tracked throughout a building.
winterize pipes

7 steps to effectively winterize pipes

Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.
water damage

5 ways to mitigate losses from water damage

While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.
dispensing equipment

Key approvals for dispensing equipment

Hydro Systems' new white paper provides a closer look at industry standards on dispensing equipment.