Business Management
Improving your spring irrigation
Spring weather is right around the corner and many maintenance managers are looking to optimize their seasonal water usage with a more efficient irrigation plan.
Improvements in smart lighting
Are you looking to improve lighting at your facility? Choosing the right lighting for your business can increase energy savings, maximize your occupant experience, and
The next generation of cleaners
Many industries, commercial cleaning and facility maintenance included, continue to face an on-going skills gap. This is especially concerning as many trades workers retired during
Avoiding spring flooding: top tips for maintenance managers
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets; maintenance managers need to assess potential issues at the beginning of the season to avoid flooding causing unexpected costs,
Consistent cleaning schedules reduce operational costs in commercial spaces
One of commercial property management’s most significant challenges is maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. This isn’t a goal of pure aesthetics; it’s a critical
Exploring innovation in AI and green cleaning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to revolutionize the professional cleaning industry in silent yet significant ways. While robotic cleaning devices like vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers,
KPIs and the cleaning industry
The cleaning industry has always been a slow-moving sector, deeply rooted in traditional patterns. Many companies rely on methods that have been tried and tested
ISSA Canada opens 2025-2026 scholarship applications
ISSA Canada has announced the 2025-2026 ISSA scholarship applications are now available. Scholarships are open to all active ISSA Canada member companies, and their employees
Smart technology in commercial cleaning
Innovative technology can be a game-changer if you want to streamline your business operations and take your commercial cleaning or maintenance business to the next
Studying the mindset of maintainers
GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific and a leading maker of advanced dispensing solutions for commercial facilities, surveyed 200 maintainers working in U.S. facilities to
Time theft in the cleaning industry
Time theft in many industries – including janitorial services – is a rampant practice that often goes unnoticed. In addition to the significant financial consequences
Marketing your commercial cleaning company in 2025
Have you updated your marketing strategy for the new year? If growing your business is on the agenda, it’s the perfect time to audit your
Winter’s freeze-thaw cycling can damage your building
Maintenance managers deal with a variety of issues throughout the winter season as temperatures rise and fall, including the freeze-thaw cycle, potentially causing complications for
Growing your cleaning and maintenance services in the new year
As the new year takes off, it’s the perfect time to refine your strategy for growing your commercial cleaning and maintenance business. Increasing your client
Switching from fluorescent lights to LEDs
Some governments are legislating the end of fluorescent lighting for businesses, and as a result, many companies are ceasing the manufacturing of fluorescent lighting, so
Keeping your HVAC system in tip-top shape for winter
For facility and maintenance managers, HVAC is something that needs seasonal attention and regular maintenance to keep it performing at its best and benefiting your
Practicing preventative maintenance
An important part of building maintenance is creating a strategy to mitigate as many issues as you can ahead of time, protecting your budget, keeping