Recently, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) formally introduced LEED v5, its latest leadership in the Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. This proposed

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

Winter weather brings all sorts of storms, and as a building manager or operator, planning ahead to mitigate risks and spare your budget is an

As winter approaches and you are busy preparing your building for the colder weather, don’t forget your pipes. Having a pipe burst in your building

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.

Knowing how to mitigate the risks involved in working in a confined space is vital.

The predicted market growth of 10 per cent, led by North America, is attributed to factors such as the desire to enhance green building.

What can building owners and managers do to save water and cut costs, especially during the winter months?

With experts predicting an earlier start to Canada’s cold season, the time to get started on winter maintenance is now.

The worst time to discover your fire safety system lacks adequate water supply is when an emergency strikes. And yet, it’s not uncommon for negative impacts to a building’s water sources to go unnoticed by property management teams until that system is needed most.

Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.

IICRC has published a newly-revised, ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration.

Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments, making it a critical consideration on water restoration projects.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable and problematic increase in PPE being flushed into sewer systems.

The document will combine ASHRAE's and IAPMO’s respective standards to offer complimentary guidance and references.

As buildings are reopened, inactive plumbing lines may cause bacteria and corrosion problems that lead to additional issues beyond the spread of coronavirus.

Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.