Management
End-of-summer property maintenance checklist
As the summer begins to wind down, maintenance managers should be thinking about preparing their property for the changing seasons and cooler weather. From safely
Winter maintenance budgeting gets slipperier
A threatened 50 per cent tariff on Canadian road salt imported into the United States is creating winter maintenance budgeting uncertainties on both sides of the international border.
Commercial cleaning, customers, and AI
As AI infiltrates almost all industries, commercial cleaners face challenges with competition, changing buying habits, and evolving business strategies. As more consumers use AI to
Creating a long-term sustainable cleaning strategy
Sustainability is a priority for many of today’s businesses, as they add ESG goals and watch their carbon footprint, but how can cleaning companies turn
Groundskeeping during local water bans
With the rising number of wildfires and persistent climate change, many municipalities have imposed water restrictions to try and conserve water through a period of
Reducing single-use plastics from your cleaning practices
Single-use plastics have long been a concern for their environmental impact, and with over 300 million tons of plastic produced each year, cleaning product packaging
Summer lawn care tips for maintenance managers
With summer season in full swing, it’s important for maintenance managers to maximize efficiency and safety when focusing on lawn care and groundskeeping. From conducting
How can building managers weather potential water shortages?
Canada has long been regarded as a water-rich nation, with abundant freshwater resources. Over the coming decade, however, that picture is expected to become far
The hidden cost of reactive cleaning programs
For many facilities, cleaning (or the lack thereof) becomes most visible (and urgent) when something goes wrong: a restroom runs out of supplies, an entryway
Exterior painting tips for maintenance managers
Exterior maintenance often includes painting to help increase curb appeal, reinforce your brand, and stay on top of on-going building maintenance. This time of year
Shifting from seasonal maintenance to climate risk management
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an El Niño Advisory, warning of a 63 per cent chance that intensifying tropical Pacific conditions
Installing EV charging stations on your property
If part of your mandate as a maintenance manager is to work towards your company’s ESG goals, you may be considering adding EV chargers on
Managing your cleaning company’s labour
The cleaning industry continues to be challenged by labour shortages and a declining workforce. Research shows that 61 per cent of janitorial companies list labour shortages as something
Preparing your commercial property for summer’s extreme weather
Summer brings everything from heat to rain to storms, and more. Maintenance managers should be planning for these weather events to help avoid property damage,
Moving your maintenance from a preventative to a predictive approach
Taking a preventative approach to maintenance can help managers stay on top of budgets, avoid any expensive surprises, and lengthen the lifespan of their equipment,
Spring and summer pest management for your building
Maintenance managers have so many responsibilities throughout the spring and summer and pest management can become a time consuming and costly issue if not addressed
Adding proactive landscaping to your spring maintenance plan
Landscaping is a part of outdoor maintenance that requires planning ahead. Assessing your needs, budgeting for any changes, and creating a schedule that makes sense
