Business Management
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
Increasing safety on your loading dock
Is your loading dock as safe as it can be? Studies show that 25 per cent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks, so that’s
Creating a positive company culture for cleaners
Today’s commercial cleaning industry, like so many others, is experiencing a shift in labour, with evolving needs, changing practices, and a focus on company culture.
Addressing the challenges with greenwashing
The importance of reading labels, using proper dilution, and addressing the challenges with greenwashing in the commercial cleaning industry are all crucial for educating both
Getting cleaning crews ready for winter weather
Winter challenges can add another layer of difficulty in keeping offices clean, tidy, and safe. Before the snow arrives, plan to allocate labour, define your
Custodian recognition helps create positive company culture
While National Custodian Appreciation Day is in October, valuing and honouring your cleaning teams should be practiced year-round. Often the unsung heroes in a building,
Practicing safe outdoor winter maintenance
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From cleaning windows to completing
Prepare your facility for holiday crowds
As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed
Growing together
Today’s commercial cleaning landscape continues to be challenged by labour shortages, supply chain disruption, and rising costs, along with lower levels of employee retention, pressure
Posting content to boost your business
Social media has made its way into mainstream marketing, but do you know how to get the most out of social media to help grow
Mastering project management in commercial cleaning and maintenance
As a new business owner or entrepreneur in the commercial cleaning and maintenance industry, you’re likely juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Effective project management
Today’s top challenges for facility managers
For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and
Launching your commercial cleaning business
Launching a business is exciting and scary, as you embark on a new venture. Commercial cleaning can be a lucrative way to generate income, become
Is your smart building worth the investment?
Smart buildings have come a long way, adding technology to help manage staffing, collect valuable data, and increase operational efficiency. From simple sensors to AI
Improving warehouse efficiency
Warehouse operations have evolved, and tools have emerged to streamline operations, improve functionality, and make efficiency an easier goal to achieve. There are steps warehouse
Ramp up your facility’s recycling program
Sustainability and ESG goals remain important to companies and consumers, so increasing your efforts and decreasing your carbon footprint are good for business. Does your