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GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific, surveyed 200 cleaning professionals—a.k.a. maintainers—working in U.S. facilities to gain insight into their work habits and mindset. The findings dispel many long-held misconceptions about maintainers and the work they perform. Among the survey’s questions was one that asked maintainers what they listen to while working. Nearly half (45%) said…

Linking siloed facility management tasks together reduces costs and improves efficiencies. Healthcare facilities management historically has been focused on mitigating the effects of critical issues – patching an aging pipe, repairing a downed elevator, conducting storm remediation and so on. The priority for managers and their front-line staffs was to correct the problems that arose…

Ten Caribbean island states are undertaking a joint project to promote recycling across their shared maritime region. Members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have agreed to pursue policies and promote public-private partnerships with the goal of reducing plastic waste and better protecting marine biodiversity. That may include adoption of legislation that is…

The District of Central Saanich has announced local architectural firm HCMA will design Central Saanich’s new municipal building for their facility replacement project. This is a significant milestone for the longstanding project, which will upgrade aging district facilities, currently located at 1903 Mt Newton Road. HCMA has begun the work of developing designs and cost…

Ongoing economic pressures, regulatory changes, and shifting tenant and owner expectations have tightened profit margins and created challenges for property management professionals, highlighting the need for operational efficiencies. MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has released its latest Voice of the Property Manager report for the EMEA region. The findings…

According to a 2023 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), industries account for 24% of global CO₂ emissions, highlighting the critical role operations and maintenance teams must play in reducing environmental impact. As global concerns about climate change grow, businesses are under increasing pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and consumers to show their commitment to…