Six Events in Six Days: How Climate Pledge Arena Turns Over its Facility

Six Events in Six Days: How Climate Pledge Arena Turns Over its Facility

The Climate Pledge Arena, located in Seattle, Washington, recently went viral when it showed the facility’s crew members preparing for six different events in six consecutive days. The turnover can easily be overwhelming for even the most seasoned facility manager, but for the crew for the Climate Pledge Arena, it was all in a day’s…

Back to Basics: Identifying and Managing Workplace Stress

Back to Basics: Identifying and Managing Workplace Stress

There are many safety hazards to avoid in any given workplace, but stress may be the most insidious because it can lead to many other problems. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has done extensive research on work stress and how on-the-job stressors can lead to accidents and injuries. According to NIOSH,…

Autonomous robots: are they a viable cleaning alternative?

Autonomous robots: are they a viable cleaning alternative?

As innovation continues to evolve into 2025, and automation adoption remains on the rise, how do autonomous robots fare as a viable and sustainable addition for cleaning companies? The robotics industry has been credited with increasing efficiency, helping to manage labour shortages better, and producing better results, but the answer to whether autonomous cleaners are…

ENERGY STAR status a cross-border worry

ENERGY STAR status a cross-border worry

ENERGY STAR is somewhat insulated against ill winds blowing from the executive branch of the United States government, making the program resistant to a sudden takedown, but still vulnerable to coordinated efforts through legislative channels. The entity that encompasses a range of widely embraced labelling, certification and benchmarking products, in both the U.S. and Canada,…