Management
Does your building have a fire safety plan?
Facility managers are often tasked with creating, executing, and updating the building’s fire safety plan. This process is crucial because it outlines all aspects of
Mastering your cleaning schedules
As staffing shortages continue and we adjust to new service expectations, mastering your cleaning schedules helps to improve efficiency and save you money. A solid
Your spring HVAC maintenance checklist
Winter is coming to an end at last, and warmer weather is right around the corner, so it’s time to take a look at your
The role of VR in building maintenance
In the world of smart technology, have we advanced to the point where VR has a role in building maintenance? Virtual reality has been around
The benefits of automated and high-tech cleaning
There are endless pros and cons to the continuous evolution of automated and high-tech cleaning. When it comes to the workplace, many people argue that
How cleaning companies can build recession-proof relationships
As we face some uncertainty in the economy with rising inflation and talk of recession, it can cause anxiety on how best to secure a
Lighten the load: the value of outsourcing professional cleaning services
By Julia Messinger Facility maintenance is a complex responsibility, with many factors to consider, and elements and outsourcing professional cleaning services could help make your
The challenges of adding technology to your building maintenance program
The advances in technology have made all sorts of improvements in the building maintenance industry, from increased efficiency to providing more accurate data. But is
Why reading chemical labels has never been more important
The pandemic certainly changed the way many organizations approach cleaning and disinfecting, and reading chemical labels is vital. Facilities of all types are using disinfectants
Finding the right maintenance strategy for your building
As building managers know, finding the right maintenance strategy for your building is the key to increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved performance. Whether your
2023’s top HVAC trends
What are this year’s top HVAC trends? It’s likely no surprise that 2023 will see a continued rise in the use of technology to help
Sustainability and the cleaning industry
For commercial cleaners, sustainability is the new green cleaning. Many facility managers remember when the professional cleaning industry first stopped using traditional cleaning solutions, products,
Common mistakes to avoid when hiring commercial cleaning salespeople
Is hiring a team and growing your business top of mind? Commercial cleaning, janitorial, and maintenance service companies often overlook the back-of-house operations that help
Looking at leaks in your building
As we get closer to spring weather and the snow starts to melt, leaks can become a serious threat to a building, stopping work, causing
Birds and their effect on your building maintenance
Looking after a building is no easy feat and there are always threats to your building and grounds, from equipment failure to weather to birds.
Why women need their own PPE
After surveying 3,000 Canadian women who use personal protective equipment (PPE) daily in their jobs, more than 80 per cent expressed that they have experienced
Creating standard operating procedures for your cleaners
Commercial cleaning has many moving parts and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) can streamline the steps, improve communication, and help cleaners do their jobs better.






















