Management
Mastering project management in commercial cleaning and maintenance
As a new business owner or entrepreneur in the commercial cleaning and maintenance industry, you’re likely juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Effective project management
Today’s top challenges for facility managers
For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and
Launching your commercial cleaning business
Launching a business is exciting and scary, as you embark on a new venture. Commercial cleaning can be a lucrative way to generate income, become
Creating company culture in cleaning and maintenance
Company culture needs to be a vital part of your labour management strategy. Not only does a positive culture help you hold on to long-term
Is your smart building worth the investment?
Smart buildings have come a long way, adding technology to help manage staffing, collect valuable data, and increase operational efficiency. From simple sensors to AI
Improving warehouse efficiency
Warehouse operations have evolved, and tools have emerged to streamline operations, improve functionality, and make efficiency an easier goal to achieve. There are steps warehouse
Maintaining your solar panels
As the end of summer draws near, many maintenance managers are performing tasks that will prepare their buildings for the colder months. Solar power is
Ramp up your facility’s recycling program
Sustainability and ESG goals remain important to companies and consumers, so increasing your efforts and decreasing your carbon footprint are good for business. Does your
A four-season guide to weatherproofing your building
With climate change and increased weather events, facility and maintenance managers need a comprehensive plan to address any weather-related threats to the building. Creating a
Finding success as a small cleaning business
As labour shortages and high employee turnover persist, it can be a challenge to grow your commercial cleaning business. Competition is fierce, so managers need
Using pesticides for your lawncare
Groundskeeping requires a delicate balance between monitoring, maintenance, and action – and as the seasons change, new steps are required to achieve that balance. Maintaining
How to hire the best for your business
As a franchise owner in the commercial cleaning industry, understanding the pivotal role that effective hiring practices play in the success of the unit franchisees
Managing your cleaning labour
In today’s competitive marketplace, providing excellent service means higher profits, more loyalty, and increased efficiency. By maximizing your employee retention and effectively managing your labour,
Design concepts for sustainable cleaning
The design of public spaces, such as restrooms, plays a key role in ensuring effective cleaning and long-term durability. All too often, original and aesthetically
Seasonal, sustainable lawn maintenance for commercial properties
As fall slowly approaches, outdoor maintenance means starting to prepare for the colder months. Getting your lawn in great shape is one way to ensure
Setting summer cleaning schedules
Spring cleaning gets a lot of attention, but what about the summer? Staying on top of your cleaning and maintenance through the hotter months with
Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability
While sustainability remains a priority for many facility and maintenance managers, it is also becoming increasingly mandated by governments to go greener. In many cases,