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  As the weather continues to heat up through the summer, there are many maintenance workers who need to spend their days in the hot sun to do their jobs. When does the heat become a concern? According to Environment Canada, the optimal temperature range for comfort should be 23 to 26°C with 50 per…

The first day of school is coming up soon for many students, teachers, and staff. To help custodial teams prepare for the new year, Cintas Corp. has shared a list of five recommendations to help promote healthy practices this year. “Helping keep all school occupants healthy, especially students, is a top priority for all school custodial teams,”…

  Companies say they desperately want employees who can communicate effectively — leaders tell me that all the time in workshops — but how many of them really mean it? It’s hard to find a job posting that doesn’t mention the communication skill set as a key requirement. And yet, when faced with the skills…

Younger generations are raising their voices about climate change. They want action from their leaders, and they want it now. Leaders in Denver Public Schools (DPS) learned this three years ago during the pandemic, when about 30 students from eight different schools gathered for a Board of Education meeting to express their concerns. The students’…

The expansion should be completed sometime in 2026. UW Health’s board of directors approved moves intended to boost surgical, emergency and inpatient capacity at two of the health system’s hospitals. One project, at University Hospital, will add a six-story structure planned to include 22 emergency department rooms, 22 flexible care beds and 48 inpatient rooms….

The heat of the summer weather can have adverse effects on your building and your maintenance plan. Along with added moisture from rainfall, the risk of mould growth increases in climates with high heat and humidity. Knowing the risks and planning ahead can save you from surprise costs, repairs, and potential disruption to your business….