Management
A year like no other for campus cleaning
Large-scale post-secondary campuses hold an almost incomprehensibly wide range of cleaning and maintenance challenges.
Combatting Legionnaires’ disease in water restoration jobs
Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments, making it a critical consideration on water restoration projects.
CDC highlights concerns over disinfectant use
The CDC notes the chances of being infected by COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces are "generally less than one in 10,000."
Blocking the flushing of PPE
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable and problematic increase in PPE being flushed into sewer systems.
COVID-19 and HVAC systems
Cleaning and disinfecting HVAC air conveyance systems has never been more critical.
Shoring up water conservation practices
In preparation for World Water Day, here are five water conservation tips for facility managers and service providers.
Human resources takes on new role during COVID
While we can see human resources supporting head office staff, the involvement in operations is, for the most part, something new.
One year later: COVID-19 lessons learned
We are now one year into the pandemic: what lessons can be learned from the past 12 months?
Facility managers turn to augmented reality
Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of surveyed facility managers expect to implement AR technology over the next two years.
Adapt today, optimize tomorrow
Four solutions for a smarter, safer, and cleaner building as cleaning and maintenance is reinvented.
Safety concerns abound as students head back to school
Assessing health, safety, and infection control risks of going back to school against the value of physical classes is a tricky balance.
Protecting outdoor maintenance employees in the cold
The coldest temperatures often arrive in January and February, and that poses a real threat to various outdoor maintenance workers.
Providing cleanliness and confidence in the workplace
It’s more crucial than ever for organizations to provide clean, safe, and healthy environments for those returning to the workplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fire code updates demand steady upkeep
Although they increasingly rely on professional service providers to keep up with the complexities of compliance, owners/managers ultimately carry the responsibility for life safety and bear the brunt of enforcement.
Setting the stage for increased industry recognition
One positive from the pandemic is a new respect for the important role professional cleaners play.
Large facilities face huge challenges
Large-scale facilities face specific difficulties during the pandemic with operations like stadium cleaning a massive undertaking.
Graffiti is more than just scrawl for facility owners
Graffiti diminishes feelings of safety and hurts property owners’ pockets, and COVID-19 has created more tagging opportunities.



















