Management
Drought, water conservation, and water efficiency
According to The Canadian Drought Monitor, droughts are a “creeping phenomenon.” They are “difficult to define and measure, slow to develop, continuous, cumulative, and long-lasting.
Commercial cleaning challenges in 2023
In the wake of the last few years, the commercial cleaning industry has changed and evolved, moving past a lot of the challenges we faced
The importance of relationships in commercial cleaning
In today’s economy, it can be tempting for commercial cleaners to focus more on the bottom line than on the relationships they’ve built along the
Time-saving maintenance tips
Being a facility maintenance manager often involves managing costs, time, safety, and more, so, increasing efficiency can certainly make your job easier. Sometimes it feels
Evolving from green cleaning to sustainability
In recent years, “green cleaning” has become important to businesses as a way to mitigate the cleaning industry’s negative effects on the environment. According to
Sanitizing surfaces that touchless tech doesn’t address
With all the innovation the cleaning industry has seen in the last few years, what about the surfaces that tech doesn’t cover? From touchless technology
Protect outdoor maintenance workers in the winter
As temperatures drop during the winter months, staying safe and protected while you work outside is an important part of outdoor maintenance. Cold temperatures pose
ISSA Official Cleaning Times Validation now available
In October 2022, Cleaning Times Validated Product Directory was added to ISSA’s Official Cleaning Times and Tasks guidebook, adding more value to this trusted industry
Is it time to replace your windows?
As a facility maintenance manager, you need to take care of the building from top to bottom, and that includes your windows. Typically, windows last
Maintenance tips for lowering your winter salt use
Does your winter outdoor maintenance program rely on salt use? Outdoor maintenance comes with its challenges all year long, but winter can be particularly unique.
The rise of proptech in facility management
One of the biggest trends facility management for 2023 is using technology to manage all aspects of your building (think maintenance, inventory, and beyond) with
What is IoT and how can it help you better manage your building maintenance?
Are you part of the 59 per cent of facility managers planning to invest in technology to improve efficiency? If so, you need to take
What your washrooms say about your business
Leaving a good impression on guests and staff is important for building owners, and your washrooms can say a lot about your business. In this
A look at commercial cleaning in 2023
What can we expect in commercial cleaning in 2023? In the last few years, there have been so many changes in hygiene and sanitation, from
Snow removal and de-icing for your parking structure
Winter weather has officially arrived! For the safety and integrity of your parking structure, you need to create a snow removal and de-icing strategy that
Is your warehouse accessible?
Is your warehouse accessible to your entire team? Even with the continued growth of automation and “smart warehouses,” people are still the lifeblood of your
Prepare your facility for winter storms
Winter weather brings all sorts of storms, and as a building manager or operator, planning ahead to mitigate risks and spare your budget is an






















