Maintenance
Selecting the best e-training technology
E-learning systems are becoming a popular training option in the cleaning industry, but how do employers determine which is the best investment?
Integrating cleaning robots into the workforce
Companies across North America have been testing cleaning robots for the past few years, but the turning point may have been last fall.
Smaller buildings spared Ontario benchmarking
Owners of smaller commercial and multi-residential buildings in Ontario will still be welcome to voluntarily share energy and water consumption data, but a looming deadline for mandatory disclosure has been withdrawn.
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.






