facility maintenance
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Proposed community hubs get maintenance funds
Four community hubs across Ontario will receive funding through the Surplus Property Transition Initiative (SPTI) for up to 18 months.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Canadian children lack accessible play spaces
Playgrounds across the country continue to leave children on the sidelines with design and maintenance practices that are not fully inclusive.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Humber College: Beacon of Knowledge
Spencer Wood of Humber College leads the facilities management department in a quest to reduce the school’s carbon footprint.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Benefits and limits of UV-C Disinfection systems
New UV-C Disinfection technologies are being implemented across the globe in an attempt to eliminate harmful microorganisms before they reach patients.
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Mississauga boosts efforts to mitigate invasive insects
Mississauga will be implementing an aerial spray program next spring to mitigate gypsy moths and cankerworms on both City and private properties.
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New standard to measure traction of walkways
ASTM International is developing a proposed standard for measuring the traction of pedestrian walkways, including in wet conditions.
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Facilities urged to properly dispose of fats, oils, grease
Compared to residential units, ICI facilities often discharge larger amounts of fats, oils and grease into the sanitary sewer.
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Fall inspections to curtail costly winter repairs
The changing seasons bring freeze and thaw cycles, falling leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a facility.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Prepping for flu season with the value of cleaning
Health officials won’t quite know what to expect until later this fall, but facilities should still brace themselves no matter what flu strain will spread.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Warmer weather to boost fall rodent activity
Summer-like conditions this past September and now October may contribute to higher rodent activity in the fall season.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Getting wasps to buzz off your facility
Wasps have a frightening reputation for their aggressive behaviour and are often seen in greater numbers towards the end of summer.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
U of Manitoba begins largest accessibility audit
The University of Manitoba is currently undertaking the largest accessibility audit ever conducted in the province.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Keeping the urban forest green
Besides providing shelter and shade, the urban forest offer environmental, economic and social benefits so it’s important to take care of them.
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Impact of CMMS on facility maintenance: report
A new report helps facility maintenance teams understand the impact CMMS has on their performance and operations.
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Cleaning baby changing stations
Baby changing tables in public restrooms across Canada are often difficult to find, but many facilities are stepping up.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Restoring power to electrical systems post flood
Flooding heightens the risk of occupational electrical-related fatalities and injuries when restoring power to electrical systems.
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Cost-cutting services for retail maintenance
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association outlines best practices and tools to reduce retail maintenance costs and improve operating efficiency.
