Maintenance
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.
A year like no other for campus cleaning
Large-scale post-secondary campuses hold an almost incomprehensibly wide range of cleaning and maintenance challenges.
Combatting Legionnaires’ disease in water restoration jobs
Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments, making it a critical consideration on water restoration projects.
Standard for cleaning HVAC systems updated
The 2021 NADCA Standard defines the minimum performance and procedural requirements for cleaning HVAC systems.
How to smarten up your carpet care program
Careful inspections and the best method and product choices lead to superior cleaning and carpet care.
Blocking the flushing of PPE
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable and problematic increase in PPE being flushed into sewer systems.
Intelligent public washrooms: A promising solution for the future
Recent technological advances have made it possible to develop innovative ways to manage public washroom maintenance intelligently.
ASHRAE provides updated airborne transmission guidance
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released clarified guidance for evaluating and mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 and HVAC systems
Cleaning and disinfecting HVAC air conveyance systems has never been more critical.
The power of UV-C light
The pandemic has led to rapid growth in the UV-C market, and there is science behind its power against microbes.
Optimizing floor and carpet care in a pandemic
“Proper and effective cleaning strategies” do not just apply to high-touch surfaces, but also to floor and carpet care.
ASHRAE & IAPMO unite on water efficiency document
The document will combine ASHRAE's and IAPMO’s respective standards to offer complimentary guidance and references.
Shoring up water conservation practices
In preparation for World Water Day, here are five water conservation tips for facility managers and service providers.
Three steps for avoiding washroom pests
Hopefully, washroom pests are the last thing on your guests’ mind, but that’s only possible if pest management remains top of mind.
Employees willing to take pay cut for better air quality
Post-pandemic employees will demand safer environments including higher air quality to get back into their workplaces.






















