Technology
High-rises bringing health to new heights
Urbanites living in two up-and-coming condos won't have to escape their homes for fresh air and water.
Drones are the future of facility cleaning
Cleaning drones are the future for facility management.
UV disinfection market expected to expand quickly
UV disinfection has increasingly been recognized as an effective method of infection prevention.
Technology, workers, and BSCs: Bridging the gap
Hallmark Housekeeping Services Senior VP Chris King discusses how technology can help ease the labour burden – as part of a multifaceted approach
Smart washrooms can help reduce germ transmission in healthcare facilities
Be smarter and cleaner when it comes to washroom hygiene.
Using tech to improve washroom hygiene
Washrooms cannot be overlooked when it comes to the health and safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
Waterloo employs robot mower to reduce carbon emissions
The machine can be operated entirely from an app, send real-time updates, and only needs to be cleaned once a week.
Why facilities must be proactive to improve cyber security
Research found cyber attackers increased their targeting of internet-connected OT devices by 2,204% between January and September 2021.
Where do BSCs and PMs go from here?
A building service contractor and property management discussion on the present and the future was a cornerstone of the 2022 ISSA Show Canada program.
Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions
Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.
Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces
Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
How aerosolized hydrogen peroxide can help reduce hospital infections
Adding a touchless aHP disinfection system can result in a significant and sustained reduction in CDI rates.
Waterless urinals market expected to grow in next decade
The predicted market growth of 10 per cent, led by North America, is attributed to factors such as the desire to enhance green building.
Promoting hygiene through traffic-based cleaning
Butlr Technologies' people-sensing platform uses thermal wireless sensors and AI to detect human presence indoors.
OSHA updates guidance on robotic tech
The cleaning and janitorial industry has come to increasingly rely on robotic tech, and this requires updated stringent standards.
UV-C technology myths debunked
This disinfection technology is versatile and effective, but many facility managers are still relatively uninformed about it.
Selecting the right industrial vacuum cleaner
Finding an industrial vacuum that matches the environment and application will result in more effective and safe cleaning.
