Maintenance
The future of warehouses
As facility and maintenance managers look at changing it up for 2024, there are a few trends affecting warehouses that may influence their decision-making. As
Protecting your building through the winter
The outside of your building takes a beating in the winter, from the strong winds to the freeze-thaw cycle and ice accumulation. Many times, outdoor
Boost energy efficiency in your building
As facility and maintenance managers continue to strive for top building performance, energy efficiency remains an important factor in cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and increasing
Winter curb appeal for your building
As winter weather dominates and many of our properties stay covered in snow, how can maintenance managers still deliver winter curb appeal? Impressions are important
The facts about ice melt
Winter is rapidly approaching as temperatures drop and the snow and ice arrive! As part of your outdoor winter maintenance plan, it’s important to have
Effective customer review management strategies to boost your business
Customer reviews are crucial and should not be underestimated in their power to boost your cleaning business and help get your name out there. In
Keeping your employees safe through the winter
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From hanging and removing holiday
Out in the cold
Every year, over 40,000 working Canadians are injured due to slip and fall accidents, particularly during the winter months. Ice, accumulated snow, and moisture outside
Outdoor lighting tips for winter
When the days get shorter and it gets dark earlier, lighting becomes even more important for your facility. Lighting helps to provide safe passage for
The next generation of maintenance managers
As the job market continues to evolve and more maintenance managers look at retirement, it’s time to recruit the next generation. Attracting prospects, retaining candidates,
Pest practices
Recreational and entertainment facilities, such as casinos, gyms, pools, parks, movie theaters, sports arenas, and community centres, are meant to be havens for fun and
FC&M’s Fall 2023 issue is now available!
Facility cleaning and maintenance continue to grow and evolve, improving efficiencies, increasing technology adoption, and finding ways to prosper amid continuing industry challenges. In the
Is your grass ready for winter?
Often, lawncare can become out-of-sight-out-of-mind for maintenance managers once the seasons change, but proper preparation means that it can save time and money on your
Use your winter generator safely
Winter is coming, and with extreme weather, electricity outages can result in costly work stoppages at your facility. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is
Is there a downside to AI in maintenance management?
Emerging technology and AI can help maintenance managers streamline their processes, access critical facility data, predict behaviour, and save money, but is there a downside?
Your fall cleaning checklist
We often focus on spring cleaning, but fall cleaning is important, too! Prepare yourself for the challenges of winter, get ahead of the snow and
Keeping your building air and watertight for the winter
Winter brings extreme weather, cold temperatures, and a freeze-thaw cycle that can negatively affect your building, its occupants, and your workflow, so keeping your facility