Pressure washing can be a maintenance manager’s best friend, from cleaning out garbage cans to getting rid of graffiti to removing persistent dirt and grime

Like many other industries, facility management will see a significant shift as baby boomers head towards retirement. In fact, experts predict that when this happens,

As the seasons change and the weather heats up, spring storm damage presents a real risk to facility and maintenance managers. Heavy winds and rain

Heating and cooling are a big part of facility management, so when it comes time to replace your HVAC system, you need all the information

Winter has officially ended, and it’s time to embrace spring building maintenance, taking the necessary steps to protect your building and your business in preparation

Does your building have curb appeal? According to the experts, first impressions are made within the first seven seconds, so you don’t have much time

As single-use plastics become a thing of the past for Canadians, condo owners and property managers need to adapt the way they handle garbage in their

Facility managers are often tasked with creating, executing, and updating the building’s fire safety plan. This process is crucial because it outlines all aspects of

In the world of smart technology, have we advanced to the point where VR has a role in building maintenance? Virtual reality has been around

The advances in technology have made all sorts of improvements in the building maintenance industry, from increased efficiency to providing more accurate data. But is

As we get closer to spring weather and the snow starts to melt, leaks can become a serious threat to a building, stopping work, causing

As a facility maintenance manager, you need to take care of the building from top to bottom, and that includes your windows. Typically, windows last

Are you part of the 59 per cent of facility managers planning to invest in technology to improve efficiency? If so, you need to take

Do you know your roof’s snow load? While we are likely a few months away from our first snowfall, being prepared is the best defence

Power loss is a real concern for facilities, caused by anything from ice storms or lightning to fallen trees to aging machinery. As a facility

How would this scenario unfold in Ontario? Leaving aside the construction process itself, there are vast differences between Ontario and Florida condominium laws that would have given the Champlain towers significant added protections following registration.

The recent collapse of a Florida residential building is an unimaginable tragedy that underscores the importance of structural safety and the consequences that could result from a failure.