Risk Management
Common winter roofing mistakes to avoid
As a property manager or building operator, you’ve probably already conducted your fall maintenance for the year, and roofing has come up. With a visual
Commercial cleaning on a grand scale
With the heightened focus on hygiene and sanitation these last few years, what does commercial cleaning look like post-pandemic? Things have changed and the once
How to keep your parking garage clean
If you manage a building with a parking garage, keeping it clean means protecting one of your biggest assets, saving you from major potential expenditures
Park maintenance begins with park security
For those who may not know, Victoria Park is a historic, 18-acre park located in downtown London, Ont. It dates to the 1800s when it
How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain
In a recent study conducted by the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Centre, less than half of Americans are still wearing masks. Similar
A safer post-pandemic environment at TCU Place
Leading the cleaning and maintenance operations of a high-traffic, multi-purpose venue was a challenge before COVID-19, let alone during and post-pandemic. In downtown Saskatoon, TCU
Tips for keeping your building safe
As a maintenance manager, protecting your assets is part of the job and that means keeping your building safe. Making sure your security devices are
Stop your pipes from freezing in the winter
As winter approaches and you are busy preparing your building for the colder weather, don’t forget your pipes. Having a pipe burst in your building
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning at your facility
Did you know that carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 300 deaths and 200 hospitalizations in Canada each year? These numbers rise in
Sustainable ice and snow management for your building
As the weather gets cooler and winter creeps closer, it’s time to think about ice and snow management for your building. In the past, many
Touchless technology for your building
The last few years have seen so many changes in cleaning and hygiene, with technology improving cleanliness, increasing safety, and easing some of the stress
Snow load: what you need to know
Do you know your roof’s snow load? While we are likely a few months away from our first snowfall, being prepared is the best defence
Plan ahead to protect against flood damage
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters, causing billions of dollars in property damage each year. Even if a business is not located
Preparing for power loss in your facility
Power loss is a real concern for facilities, caused by anything from ice storms or lightning to fallen trees to aging machinery. As a facility
Cleaning floors for health, instead of for appearance
Science is emerging about facility managers prioritizing your floors to clean for health, rather than for appearance.
Operational resilience a performance priority
New technical guidance for assessing and responding to building-level risk underscores that operations teams carry responsibility to safeguard occupants, facilitate business continuity and protect asset value.
How to get your parking lot winter-ready
Don’t forget your parking lot as part of your fall maintenance plan.






















