Maintenance & Operations


sustainable landscaping

Maintaining the Green

Like most things, sustainable landscaping has evolved so that it's much more than planting perennials and reducing watering.

HVAC Water

Water World

Your HVAC systems need chemically balanced water to maintain a healthy environment. Does your school have the right mix?

Unsung Heroes

Cleaning Locker Rooms

What's That Smell?

A cleaning contractor comes clean about locker room odors, and explains how to control them.

Membership in an Organization is Beneficial

Attaining excellence in education through professional facility management.

Winter Maintenance

Winter Wonderland

Budgeting for cold weather care and maintenance that involves planning ahead for key seasonal product and service purchases can lead to steep discounts and reduced operating costs.

It's About Our People

Maintain a "people first" focus for a successful operation.

The Janus Side of FM

Are you learning from the past, or dwelling in it?

Quality education facilities

Fix Them Now!

Quality education facilities foster better learning.

Working While Occupied

Technicians should be prepared to minimize their impact on occupied spaces.

Facilities Masters Award

Facilities Masters Award

Promoting excellence in maintenance and operations.

What Value Commissioning?

Are the expense and results worth undertaking the process?

Things I've Learned 2014

Reflections on learning, taking risks, trust and remembering what matters.

How We Communicate

It's what you say and how you say it.

energy initiative

Demand Response

An energy initiative that works for the environment and school divisions.