Facility managers might be surprised to find out how often an employee accidentally introduces pests in the office.

Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.

Above average transaction volumes, persistent demand, and foreign capital have been driving Canada's commercial investment property market in 2017, according to a recent report issued by Morguard Corporation.

As facility management and information technology become increasingly intertwined, there are business cases to be made both for and with IT solutions.

Flooding is giving rise to new research on how green roof performance metrics can better manage water capacity.

Developing the right sit/stand strategy to include movement in the workspace is critical to supporting alert, engaged and healthy workers.

With the growing number of dogs in condos, DNA registration programs have become available that match unscooped waste to offending pooches.

Cleaning contractors and facility managers that hire their own cleaning staff are often not aware of hidden costs that can result from custodial injuries.

With the right strategy in place, hotels can put out the “no vacancy” sign for pests and help ensure guests have a pleasant stay.

The start of hurricane season is around the corner and it’s important that facilities are prepared.

Scents associated with cigarette smoke, cooking and the garbage chute are among the most common odours complaints received by building managers.

So a facilities management supervisor wants to make the move to facilities manager. There are a few reality checks to consider first.

If it becomes law, the Reliable Elevators Act would require maintenance contractors to restore out-of-service elevators within 14 days in most buildings.

After completing significant hospital upgrades last year, Royal University Hospital is now doubling the expected savings from energy improvements.

Along with the direct energy savings that LEDs offer, facilities are also realizing cost savings by prolonging their lighting system through best practices.

A recent court decision may have opened the door to medical marijuana patients to grow a limited number of a marijuana plants in their condominium units.

It has been another tumultuous month for Toronto Community Housing, Canada’s largest social housing provider. The city-run entity with a $9-billion portfolio is once again facing criticism for failing in the upkeep of its 58,000 units.