Management
Reducing talent shortages and employee churn
Many industries are experiencing shortages due to the pandemic. However, as we see the situation change to an endemic, the staff lost through layoffs and shutdowns may no longer be waiting in the wings. Now is the time to look at talent recruitment and the technology that can make the process easier.
Ensuring smoke control systems are working correctly
The first and most critical step is for corporations to determine whether they have a smoke control system maintenance and testing procedure document in place.
Contractors must choose customers they can depend on
Omicron is wreaking havoc on the reopening of many offices and commercial buildings, and these are key customers for so many BSCs.
IAQ combos arresting airborne spread of COVID
Commercial building operators could use a combination of air exchange, filtration and purification to comply with the industry-leading guidance for arresting airborne spread of pathogens and contaminants.
How to manage winter cleaning in your facility
Winter can be a messy time for facilities, and it’s critical that facilities focus extra attention on cleaning for both appearance and health.
Snow and ice contractors brave insurance blizzard
Contractors working in the snow and ice management industry are facing a blizzard of challenges on the insurance side, or what many are calling a crisis.
Keeping your renovations pest-free
When planning and executing renovations, your pest management provider should be seen as a partner throughout the entire process.
Custodial training improves more than just sanitation
Some managers mistakenly postpone training to focus on field operations, but now is the time to upgrade knowledge.
How to tell it’s time to upgrade cleaning supplies
There are a few telltale signs that a cleaning tool may no longer suit the requirements of cleaning staff.
How to improve at saving water this winter
What can building owners and managers do to save water and cut costs, especially during the winter months?
Winter maintenance strategies that work
With experts predicting an earlier start to Canada’s cold season, the time to get started on winter maintenance is now.
Fire safety systems: Have you checked your water?
The worst time to discover your fire safety system lacks adequate water supply is when an emergency strikes. And yet, it’s not uncommon for negative impacts to a building’s water sources to go unnoticed by property management teams until that system is needed most.
Post-COVID infection prevention strategies
Managers and cleaning professionals can follow cornerstone steps to develop effective an effective infection prevention program.
Online resource spotlights mental health in the workplace
Workplaces have traditionally focused on protecting employees from physical harm, but there is strong evidence that certain features of the workplace can affect employees' psychological health.
Why flu season may be forever changed
COVID-19 has changed our definition of "clean" and that will likely lead to a change in our yearly rhythm. From now on, "flu season" as we know it may cease to exist.
5 benefits of outsourcing cleaning services
At a time of labour constraints, turning to outsourced facilities management can help maintain consistent, quality cleaning services.
6 ways to prepare for increased foot traffic
Businesses can prepare for greater foot traffic by implementing strong protocols.






















