Maintenance
How Woodbine maintains its racing surfaces
With horses worth six and seven figures, it's paramount that Woodbine maintain optimal conditions on both of its racing surfaces: Tapeta and turf.
Is your facility ready for winter?
Steps facility managers can take to help keep communities safe and reduce their risk profile.
Improve safety during Fire Prevention Month
October marks the start of National Fire Prevention Month in Canada, a campaign that serves as a reminder to revisit fire safety and prevention practices.
The trouble with gum litter
According to the City of Toronto’s latest litter audit, gum is the largest small litter problem.
Roofing maintenance: Five questions to ask
Discussing common roofing issues that facility management stakeholders are most concerned about and the questions they're asking when it comes to maintaining their roofs.
What FMs should know about irrigation systems
When properly maintained, an irrigation system can provide many years of excellent service.
Fertilizer tips for a healthy looking lawn
Here’s everything facility managers and building owners need to know about how to select the right lawn fertilizer.
Communication tips for building service contractors
Here are some strategies to have a well-defined communication plan.
Electrical code changes property managers should know
For building owners and property managers who don’t do their due diligence, the implications can be catastrophic.
TSSA gives residents fuel safety tips
The province’s fuels-safety regulator is advising residents and property managers of important fuel-related safety tips as they work to recover from devasting flooding.
Prevent pests from populating your property
No matter the time of year, pests are professionals at making their way into your facility, seeking shelter from the elements in colder months and places to breed in warm seasons.
Developing an IT roadmap in facility management
The IT Community of IFMA is often asked how to get started with IT in facility management and how to develop a long-term strategy for FM IT solutions.
How to develop a maintenance plan for your facility’s floors
Here’s everything facility managers and building owners need to know about how to develop a holistic floor maintenance plan.
Six trends in the cleaning industry impacting floor care
From robots to Instagram, here are the trends we’re watching and what they mean for the way we care for floors.
Five ways to make the most of your CMMS
Here are some ways to make the most of your Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Passing the lead test in institutional buildings
School plumbing systems require regular pipe flushing to keep kids safe. How sensors can help fulfill this duty amid failing grades at some facilities.
The importance of healthy indoor air quality
To achieve healthy indoor air quality, various measures can be applied, among which thorough and systematical air quality monitoring is the vital one.






