Management
Sustainability tips for commercial facilities
Infection control measures have understandably been the priority for facility managers, but sustainability should not fall by the wayside.
New CCOHS app offers COVID-19 resources for workers
The Safe Work app hosts over 120 COVID-19 resources, including tip sheets, infographics, videos, and other guidance.
Appealing to millennial workers in the 2020s
Knowing how to cater to the needs of all ages of employees is key to a cleaning or restoration company's success.
6 changes in LEED and the future of green cleaning
Later this year, U.S. Green Building Council members will be voting on six changes to LEED cleaning credits.
GBAC STAR launches Destination program
The program allows municipalities, tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to demonstrate dedication to building healthier, safer, and more confident communities.
Prioritizing the safety of cleaning professionals
Now more than ever, cleaning workers need to know that their employers are taking their safety seriously.
Digitizing fire protection for facility inspections
With fire equipment, the biggest culprit for non-compliance issues usually involves obstructions blocking fire extinguishers and hoses from view.
B.C. begins bringing hospital staffing back in-house
B.C. says the move is an attempt to improve wages and work environments and make frontline work more desirable.
5 ways to mitigate losses from water damage
While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.
Keeping cleaning workers happy and motivated
Like so many industries, many building service and cleaning contractors have reported recent difficulties in finding new workers.
Taking roof care to new heights
With roof materials and replacement costs rising, the importance of maintaining a roof to prolong its service life cannot be understated.
How to provide healthy environments & meet climate goals
Three key lessons for making buildings energy- and carbon-efficient and healthy.
Why dusting is hazard protection, not just housekeeping
Recognizing the dangers of combustible dust accumulations will help to ensure the prevention of explosions.
10 ways the cleaning industry can fight climate change
The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?
Facility managers & a cleaner experience
Open communication from management and staff will be key to normalizing new and fast-evolving cleaning procedures.
Planning for the next pandemic
COVID-19 can and must serve as a wake-up call for the world to prepare for future pandemics.
How to prevent mosquito and wasp infestations
Alice Sinia, quality assurance manager for Orkin Canada, shares timely tips for keeping outdoor amenity spaces free of mosquito and wasp infestations.






















