Most school administrators must grapple with the question of whether they’re paying too much for cleaning — usually when budget time comes around. And since

The past year has seen several storm events that have resulted in significant damage to trees in southern Ontario. The ice storm that hit the

Before rough winter weather hurls snowstorms and freezing rain onto properties across the country, Scott Bryk, president of Grounds Guys Canada, a national grounds care

Every facility faces unique challenges when it comes to pest management. For healthcare facilities, maintaining a pest-free environment is an absolute necessity. Pests in hospitals,

Re-commissioning of existing commercial and residential buildings is integral in ensuring that a building is operating efficiently. Minimum building efficiency standards, both de facto —

The first step in a green cleaning program is often to switch from traditional to green cleaning chemicals. What facility managers may not realize is

Owning and maintaining an apartment pool in Canada can be extremely costly due to damage caused by our climate and the harsh mix of chemicals needed to make the water safe for swimmers. Overtime, pool resurfacing is a reality all property managers and owners must face.

Almost a month after a tailings pond from the Mount Polley Mine in Likely, B.C. collapsed, releasing a catastrophic flood of toxic waste water into

Maintaining a building like the Royal Ontario Museum is not easy. Facility managers must balance visitor needs with exhibition requirements.

The end of winter heralds a sense of renewal, so now is the time for owners and property managers to focus on outdoor spring maintenance projects.

Weather damage can severely damage balcony slabs and railings. CMCH's Gasparro outlines the repairs required at one Ottawa apartment.

Capital planning and operational maintenance are often viewed as separate categories, but the gap can be bridged to create a dynamic program.

Insufficient lighting, tight traffic patterns and poor drivers can lead to serious damage in parking lots, and therefore costly repairs.

How often should elevator maintenance inspections be undertaken? Ray Eleid of Solucore Inc. offers his expert opinion.

While the winter weather may vary in different cities across Canada, indoor pests remain a problem from coast to coast.

When working on winter maintenance and snow removal, managers and workers can take effective steps to prevent undue property damage.

Here are six questions building managers should ask themselves during the lead up to winter in order to counteract the ...