Carleton University has launched a new online reporting tool that intricately links health and safety initiatives with facility management.

In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.

The Toronto distribution centre for Cintas, a business supplies provider, became Canada’s second facility to earn TRUE Zero Waste certification last fall.

There are now several options that help facilities proactively address issues related to forgotten and ignored waste areas.

Post-construction cleaning is a critical project step that helps remove harmful dust and residue left behind by new builds and renovations alike.

The decreasing costs of sensors means the Internet of Things is rapidly moving into new areas of commercial properties, such as waste management.

Facilities still contain built-in materials that were exposed to rain and snow in the construction or renovation process, leading to the presence of mould.

Accessibility advocates see the built environment as a laggard when it comes to fire safety, especially for people with disabilities.

Playgrounds across the country continue to leave children on the sidelines with design and maintenance practices that are not fully inclusive.

There are ways to protect floors and keep them looking their best during the winter. Here are five critical elements or components of floor care.

Much of the existing building stock falls short of the universal design ideal, but RHFAC can help owners/managers identify impediments to access and set priorities to address them.

There are various products on the market for managing the season’s worst, which can make choosing a de-icing material a difficult task.

New UV-C Disinfection technologies are being implemented across the globe in an attempt to eliminate harmful microorganisms before they reach patients.

Canada’s growing cities are fueling pesticide resistance as rodents, bed bugs and cockroaches better adapt to human environments.

Canadian cleaning companies are starting to rethink how technology can make them more efficient and competitive.

Building occupants may still be inhaling VOCs and other chemical emissions despite the use of eco-friendly products.

A hotel housekeeper in Canada is estimated to assume 8,000 different body postures every shift. Repetitive motion injuries are common.