Exterior Maintenance
Out in the cold
Every year, over 40,000 working Canadians are injured due to slip and fall accidents, particularly during the winter months. Ice, accumulated snow, and moisture outside
Outdoor lighting tips for winter
When the days get shorter and it gets dark earlier, lighting becomes even more important for your facility. Lighting helps to provide safe passage for
Is your grass ready for winter?
Often, lawncare can become out-of-sight-out-of-mind for maintenance managers once the seasons change, but proper preparation means that it can save time and money on your
Use your winter generator safely
Winter is coming, and with extreme weather, electricity outages can result in costly work stoppages at your facility. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is
Your fall cleaning checklist
We often focus on spring cleaning, but fall cleaning is important, too! Prepare yourself for the challenges of winter, get ahead of the snow and
Is your facility ready for winter?
Winter brings its own unique challenges to facilities, and preparing for those conditions ahead of the cold weather can save you time, money, and headaches.
Getting started in decarbonization
As we strive to lessen our impact on the environment, decarbonization is something that maintenance managers can work towards to help reach the sustainability goals.
Pipe insulation is a must for your maintenance
Often, the role of the maintenance manager extends to cutting costs and choosing materials that support your company’s sustainability goals. Whether you are choosing insulation
Storing your summer maintenance equipment
When the summer season officially comes to an end, cleaning, repairing, and storing your outdoor equipment effectively should be part of your fall maintenance strategy.
Your fall maintenance checklist
As the kids get ready to go back to school, we look (not too far) ahead to fall’s arrival. With the cooler temperatures and winter
Making power tool safety a priority
Facility managers often use power tools in the day-to-day maintenance of their buildings, but are you staying as safe as you can be? According to
Beating the heat
As the weather continues to heat up through the summer, there are many maintenance workers who need to spend their days in the hot sun
Adding equipment rentals to your maintenance plan
As a maintenance manager, you may not have access to all the equipment you need throughout the year, and equipment rentals can save you time
Using clean energy in your facility
As sustainability continues to be a growing priority for many business owners and facility managers, there are steps you can take to go with a
A safe approach to outdoor maintenance hazards
Safety isn’t necessarily something most people associate with groundskeeping, but outdoor maintenance comes with a list of hazards that need to be considered as part
Making your groundskeeping greener
Many maintenance managers and building operators are looking to lessen their carbon footprint, and as part of that endeavour, are considering getting greener with their
Protect your parking garage with the right sealant
No matter how much traffic your parking garage sees, keeping it in good shape will extend its life, save you money and help you avoid