facility maintenance
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Helping rubber floors bounce back
Rubber floors require specialized care to keep them looking and performing at their best. In fact, maintenance requirements are often underestimated.
REMI Network
Upgrades coming to community agencies in northern Ontario
Community agencies across northern Ontario will be getting much needed repairs and renovations through a $1.6-million investment from the provincial government.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Spotting irrigation system problems early
Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.
REMI Network
Water damage restoration standard open for review
A revised draft of the BSR/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration is now open for public review and comments.
Canadian Property Management
Finding the right facility maintenance partner
Like any other significant hire, there is a benefit to working with a facility maintenance team that can deliver tangible value to your operations.
REMI Network
UBC ditching single-use coffee cups, plastic food ware
UBC Vancouver will soon have less garbage to clean up across its campus.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Regency Cleaning and Maintenance: A New Frontier
Steve Milner has seen his company grow at a steady pace thanks to its reputation for delivering exceptional commercial janitorial services.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Lessons for upgrading older schools
When planning retrofits or renovations for older schools, administrators have the chance to implement green, sustainable and high-performance design solutions.
Canadian Property Management
Erasing Tracks: Tackling the de-icing dilemma
While there are any number of extra challenges to deal with during Canada’s frosty season, few beat the hassle of cleaning tracks left by guests coming in from the cold.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Dealing with mould in air ducts
Noticing signs of mould in your air ducts? Here are some signs to watch for and tips for dealing with this important health and safety consideration.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Communication tips for building service contractors
Here are some strategies to have a well-defined communication plan.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How to handle summer carpet stains
To maintain spotless carpet during the summer season, Whittaker offers tips to address some of the most challenging carpet stains.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Prevent pests from populating your property
No matter the time of year, pests are professionals at making their way into your facility, seeking shelter from the elements in colder months and places to breed in warm seasons.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Consumers polled on restroom cleanliness
A recent survey conducted by restroom fixture manufacturer, Bradley Corporation reveals why public restroom cleanliness is good for business.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Six trends in the cleaning industry impacting floor care
From robots to Instagram, here are the trends we’re watching and what they mean for the way we care for floors.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Five ways to make the most of your CMMS
Here are some ways to make the most of your Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
