Technology
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
The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
In the realm of facility management, the quest for efficient and effective cleaning solutions has long been a top priority, challenged in part by the
Using AI for security surveillance
As smart buildings continue to gain momentum, with technology like sensors, IoT, automation, and more, AI can provide cost- and time-saving solutions for sales and
Your spring sprinkler checklist
Once the snow has melted, it’s time to start thinking about your spring outdoor maintenance plan. A working sprinkler system keeps your lawn looking great
Energy storage prompts a battery of precautions
In step with the projected surge in energy storage installations, fire safety advisors are actively working to help clean tech adopters understand and mitigate the risks.
Going digital with diagnostics
Technology is constantly evolving and while infrared thermography is not a brand-new tool, maintenance and facility managers may be unaware of its full potential for
The future of warehouses
As facility and maintenance managers look at changing it up for 2024, there are a few trends affecting warehouses that may influence their decision-making. As
Effective customer review management strategies to boost your business
Customer reviews are crucial and should not be underestimated in their power to boost your cleaning business and help get your name out there. In
The next generation of maintenance managers
As the job market continues to evolve and more maintenance managers look at retirement, it’s time to recruit the next generation. Attracting prospects, retaining candidates,
Is there a downside to AI in maintenance management?
Emerging technology and AI can help maintenance managers streamline their processes, access critical facility data, predict behaviour, and save money, but is there a downside?
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.
How AI can improve your warehouse operations
Smart buildings and technology adoption have become so popular in the last few years, with facility managers streamlining operations, better managing inventory, and minimizing labour.
Facility maintenance: there’s an app for that
Whether you are managing assets or planning your maintenance schedules, technology has emerged to make maintenance managers’ lives easier. As smart buildings become more popular,
Using autonomous cleaning equipment to attract younger talent
The cleaning industry continues to face high rates of employee turnover and an ongoing labour shortage. In fact, Canada’s cleaning industry saw an almost 145
How smart buildings affect commercial cleaners
With technology constantly improving building operations, how have these changes affected commercial cleaners and their work? Smart buildings use technology to gain valuable data, helping
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