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Repairing carpet damage left by office furniture

When office carpet becomes damaged it's time to repair or replace. If the appearance is still fair to good, and the ...

Canadian Property Management

Tips to prevent mould growth

Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Cleaning chemicals create post-flood hazards

Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...

Canadian Facility Management & Design

A smooth office move

Here are six tips to manage a successful office relocation.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Energy-saving checklist for facility managers

Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.

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More dense living, more pest problems

Multi-residential dwellings are at greater risk of pest activity, so it’s important to be proactive rather than reactive with pest management treatments.

Canadian Property Management

Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs

Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Residential managers troubleshoot in flood zone

Emergency plans should account for tenants' potential lack of preparedness and their need for information when ...

Canadian Property Management

Bird control for building managers

Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Strategic planning for office overhauls

Here are six tips for facility managers that can make for smoother sailing during a renovation project.

Canadian Property Management

Calgary managers turn to their emergency plans

Theory became reality for many of Calgary's building owners and managers late last week as flood waters ...

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Seasonal landscaping tips

With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to consider landscaping plans for the whole year.
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Canadian Property Management

Market responds to energy performance postings

Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Recognizing safety threats in the janitor’s closet

Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.

Canadian Property Management

Blue-collar bluetooth blend

Hands-on tasks increasingly involve touch screens and an associated learning curve for many employees who joined the workforce in the analog age. This can be particularly true for commercial building operators and residential superintendents ...

Canadian Facility Management & Design

LED lighting retrofit

To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

The touch-free route to better restrooms

Touch-free systems can provide a safer, cleaner and more pleasant restroom environment, and research shows 90 per cent of patrons prefer these options.