Health and Safety
Construction Business
B.C. invites feedback on asbestos licences
The B.C. government is inviting feedback on proposed health and safety requirements for contractors who undertake asbestos abatement work.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Office cleaning costs and upgrades on the rise
The cost of office maintenance dropped significantly in the pandemic when workers went remote, but it's on the rise again.
REMI Network
Ontario returning to modified Step 2 of reopening
The Ontario government announced it is temporarily moving to a modified version of its “Step 2” in the roadmap to reopening in an effort to control the surging Omicron variant.
REMI Network
Ontario announces new protocals for long-term care homes
The Ontario government announced it will be implementing new measures at long-term care homes to protect vulnerable residents from the omicron variant.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Flu season and cleaning — the proof is in the pudding
People want to have confidence that thorough daily cleaning is occurring.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Braving the great indoors: IAQ solutions for higher education
It’s more important than ever to keep students, staff, and the community healthy.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
3 ways schools can address poor IAQ
Three steps that school administrators can take immediately at little or no added cost to help improve and protect the IAQ in their facilities.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Winter maintenance strategies that work
With experts predicting an earlier start to Canada’s cold season, the time to get started on winter maintenance is now.
REMI Network
Radon levels outpace national estimates
Radon levels consistently eclipse provincial and national estimates, according to new findings from a Canada-wide citizen science initiative conducted over the past three years.
Canadian Property Management
Pandemic paperwork piles up with new protocols
Pandemic paperwork is becoming more voluminous for commercial landlords as a growing list of influential tenants ask for proof that building personnel have two valid COVID-19 vaccinations.
Construction Business
B.C. construction group launches flu shot campaign
The B.C. construction industry wants to ensure construction sites continue to remain safe by protecting workers with a flu shot campaign.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores
A University of Guelph study found the risk of exposure from high-touch surfaces in grocery stores is low if recommended protocols are followed.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New CCOHS app offers COVID-19 resources for workers
The Safe Work app hosts over 120 COVID-19 resources, including tip sheets, infographics, videos, and other guidance.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Protect occupants from a winter flu resurgence
Flu was almost non-existent last winter due to lockdowns and health measures, but experts warn it may return with a vengeance this winter.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
GBAC STAR launches Destination program
The program allows municipalities, tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to demonstrate dedication to building healthier, safer, and more confident communities.
CondoBusiness
Pandemic boosts tech trends in condo security
One of the biggest trends in the multi-unit residential market is using mobile devices to manage access.
REMI Network
Construction and maintenance work among the most dangerous jobs
Various jobs in these industries were found to suffer fatality rates of several times the average of 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
