Maintenance
Just how effective is plexiglass?
Experts suggest plexiglass is not a hugely effective standalone COVID-19 transmission prevention measure.
Assessing correct drying technology usage
Ensuring you have a complete understanding of the best drying technology and methods is critically important.
Modernizing property cleaning & maintenance beyond 2021
Pre-pandemic, this had been hiding under the radar of technological innovation.
IEC publishes new floor machines standard
The standard concerns the safety of powered automatic floor treatment machines intended for indoor commercial use.
Does smart washroom technology cause privacy issues?
The proliferation of washroom technology is creating something of a new standard for facilities, but it has faced criticism.
Janitorial services industry poised for global growth
A new study reports the global market for janitorial services is expected to grow to US$320 billion by 2027.
Manulife is raising standards in real estate
Enhancing cleaning, disinfection, and communication is critically important within real estate at a time when health and safety is top of mind.
Automatic floor scrubbers continue surging growth
These tools have become increasingly popular and useful for facility managers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tackling rodent infestation in facilities
Facility managers and maintenance staff must deal with rodents that spread viruses that can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
IICRC publishes revised water damage restoration standard
IICRC has published a newly-revised, ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration.
ASHRAE updates healthcare facility ventilation standard
The 2021 edition delivers critical guidance for designers and operators of these frontline facilities and incorporates 17 changes to the standard.
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ValkarTech is a consulting firm specializing in hygiene and sanitation and the assessment of janitorial services in various environments and settings.
Dream Office portfolio largest to achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating
Office spaces across Toronto, Mississauga and Calgary have implemented a wide range of COVID-19 solutions to ensure a healthy and safe return to work.
How to optimize building technology management
Leveraging appropriate service technology and integrated service tools can ensure buildings are safe and properly maintained.
Pandemic intensifies evolving role of FM
Facility managers are no longer viewed as a back-office function, but rather “a strategic instrument to attract and retain talent and create a great experience,”
Hand hygiene essentials for World Hand Hygiene Day
Implementing touchless features is among the chief ways of ensuring and communicating hand hygiene.
How schools are boosting air quality measures
The report found that schools have prioritized ventilation and filtration to reduce the transmission of the virus.






















