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Commercial cleaning on a grand scale
With the heightened focus on hygiene and sanitation these last few years, what does commercial cleaning look like post-pandemic? Things have changed and the once
How to prepare your facility for fall pests
As temperatures drop, buildings are vulnerable to pests looking for food and shelter from the outdoor elements.
Protecting your facility from pandemic-hardened pests
Social distancing and reduced capacities have emboldened pests and created additional challenges for facilities.
Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces
Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
GBAC publishes IAQ infection prevention strategy paper
The paper addresses several strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities such as schools, restaurants, convention centres & gyms.
Tips to prevent COVID-19 transmission in sport and recreation facilities
It is crucial to evaluate the environment of these facilties and implement measures that mitigate the risk of transmission.
How carpet cleanliness creates confidence
83 per cent of respondents to a new Whittaker/Harris Poll survey say well-maintained carpet improves their confidence in a facility.
5 steps to safer & healthier entertainment venues
As live sports and entertainment return, managers of venues are faced with an assortment of safety and cleanliness challenges.
Bell Centre becomes first Canadian hockey arena to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation
The home of the Montreal Canadiens is the latest notable milestone for the program in Canada.
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation continues to saturate Canada
The program is gathering pace north of the border, as everything from hotels to arenas to convention centres secure accreditation.
Saskatoon’s TCU Place achieves GBAC STAR facility accreditation
The convention centre had previously committed to the accreditation in the second half of 2020.
Large facilities face huge challenges
Large-scale facilities face specific difficulties during the pandemic with operations like stadium cleaning a massive undertaking.
Cleaning within the NHL bubble
Scandinavian Building Services rose to the challenge of keeping things clean, safe, and healthy in the Western Conference NHL bubble.
Airline cleaning methods can be effective elsewhere during COVID-19
New and enhanced airline cleaning and disinfection has been tested with a focus on infection control, and the results have been positive.
Dozens more facilities achieve GBAC STAR™ accreditation
The Hyatt House WPG South in Winnipeg is among dozens of locations worldwide that have recently achieved GBAC STAR accreditation.
Major League Baseball partners with Lysol for cleaner stadiums
The MLB Lysol partnership will involve utilizing microbiologists and germ-kill experts to boost ongoing disinfection practices in ballparks.
ISSA’s GBAC STAR accreditation success is a sign of a cleaner world
The GBAC STAR accreditation was only launched in spring but has already seen huge uptake from facilities around the world.
