Mould
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Mould prevention is a priority in healthcare
In a healthcare setting, the importance of preventing the growth and proliferation of mould takes on new dimensions. First OnSite explores the risks and remediation strategies.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Your flooring can affect seasonal allergies
‘Tis the season for allergies, lasting in some cases until mid-October, including everything from grass to ragweed pollen. With 25 per cent of the population
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Commercial cleaning in allergy season
It’s allergy season, and that makes it a great time to review your products and practices as part of your spring maintenance to find opportunities
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Why flooding season matters for facility maintenance managers
Canada is no stranger to flooding and extreme weather. Even though it’s officially spring, a recent Colorado low system brought a messy week to much
CondoBusiness
Mould & Fan Coils: A risk you can’t ignore
One of the more desirable "hot spots" for mould growth in condominiums is within fan coil units (FCUs). And left to grow, mould can become a significant health risk to occupants and lead to costly building repairs.
REMI Network
Three-in-five Canadians are worried about spring flooding, a new survey finds
Three-in-five Canadians are worried about the potential consequences that flooding and severe rain events may cause during the spring season.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Minding mould in LTC and hospitals
Air exchanges and mechanical systems that were sufficient when buildings were constructed may be considered undersized today, allowing fertile ground for mould growth.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
IICRC launches Mold Uncovered campaign
The campaign emphasizes the importance of proper mould remediation through accredited industry standards and certifications.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Cannabis production environment key to creating healthy inventory
Proper cleaning of cannabis production facilities may be the unsung hero of the industry and the difference between a healthy market and a lagging one.
REMI Network
Fungal growth degrading buildings: study
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research.
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.
REMI Network
Potentially hazardous mould found aboard Canadian warship
Higher-than-normal levels of mould spores were found aboard a Canadian warship, recently released Defence Department documents have revealed.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Thinking outside the mould in maintenance
Facilities still contain built-in materials that were exposed to rain and snow in the construction or renovation process, leading to the presence of mould.
REMI Network
Poor IAQ a concern in elementary schools
Poor indoor air quality and the humidity in public elementary school classrooms is having an increasingly negative impact on learning and school safety.
CondoBusiness
In the Wake of a Flood
On July 8, 2013, the GTA was hit was with a torrential rainstorm. Flood damage was deemed the province’s most expensive natural disaster by the
Canadian Property Management
Mould and Your Property
Mould is a common problem, particularly in buildings with damp basements or after a flood. Though mould exists everywhere, amplified mould growth can cause severe health problems and lead to costly damages, including litigation.
CondoBusiness
How to prevent mould by controlling moisture
Implementinging a comprehensive moisture management strategy is key to prevent mould. It also reduces potential health risks and liability.
