Maintenance
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ontario victim services to include damage repair
The revised compensation program promises to provide direct funds to eligible recipients within three to 10 business days rather than requiring them to later apply for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
NEMA publishes guide for surge protective devices
The guide is the first in a new series intended to provide guidance on the evaluation, specification, and use of surge protective devices.
CondoBusiness
The implications of false fire alarms in condos
For condo managers, a false fire alarm results in new issues. What happens when a fire alarm goes off at a condominium when no smoke or fire is present?
CondoBusiness
Maintaining and repairing condo elevators
It’s important to ensure users who rely on elevators to get around have access to this vertical transportation when needed.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Deferred maintenance hits home for legislators
Due to mark its centennial in sync with Manitoba's sesquicentennial next year, the Beaux Arts style landmark now requires more than $150 million worth of restorative upgrades.
CondoBusiness
Addressing common complaints for condo gyms
When it comes to condominium amenities, one of the first things residents expect is a well-equipped, spacious, well-maintained gym.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario invests in hospital upgrades and repairs
The Ontario government is investing $175 million in upgrades, repairs and maintenance at 128 hospitals across the province.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
NEMA revises standard for electrical equipment enclosures
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has revised NEMA 250-2018 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).
CondoBusiness
Five tips for keeping pests off condo properties
Taking proactive steps can help keep unwanted pests out of condo buildings, saving the time and money involved in treating infestations.
REMI Network
MediaEdge and ISSA launch new trade show
MediaEdge’s Real Estate Management Industry (REMI) Network and ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association announce a new trade show – Issa Show Canada.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How to maintain sound masking performance
Today’s interiors are even more dependent on sound masking for speech privacy and noise control.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Tips for outsourcing compact portfolios
FMs overseeing compact portfolios may consider outsourcing. However, there are several factors to weigh in choosing an approach.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
LEED v4.1 to focus on performance outcomes
LEED v4.1 O+M’s updates focus on performance outcomes, and not on prescriptive measures to improve performance.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Keeping the Flames at Bay: Wildfire Prevention Tips for Property Managers
Wildfires in British Columbia, the US capital – and, indeed, around the world – have turned a red-hot spotlight on the risks of fire and
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Renos draw unwanted critters out of woodwork
New construction and renovations can turn up the heat on pest pressures, but proactive measures can help prevent future infestations.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Hot weather plans get a workout in summer 2018
Workplace health and safety practitioners advise that measures to safeguard building services personnel from heat stress should be fairly straightforward.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Updated ASHRAE Legionella standard released
ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2018 outlines best practices for preventing growth and spread of Legionella in building water systems.
