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This statue of J.H. Tabaret at the University of Ottawa was vandalized in June 2024. Different types of graffiti will require different cleanup methods, so it’s important to account for what materials were used to create buildings and statues ahead of time, as this will impact removal and repair strategies and products.
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Preserving Campus Buildings: Safe and Effective Graffiti Removal

Oct. 4, 2024
Safeguarding campus building facades from unintended damage caused by overly aggressive cleaning of graffiti requires a customized, step-by-step approach.
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5 Top Tips for Preventive Maintenance in Commercial Properties

April 19, 2024
Establishing a well-structured preventive maintenance plan gives your cleaning team the tools to maintain your facility effectively. Try implementing these measures in your building...
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Keeping Your Office C.L.E.A.N. to Prevent Pests

April 6, 2022
Summer is fast approaching, and so is the warm-weather pest season. Follow these five steps to guide your seasonal cleaning.
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Are Buildings Bouncing Back?

July 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, buildings are beginning to reopen.
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Is Your Location Adopting Building Energy Performance Standards? Here’s What to Do

July 10, 2020
Building energy performance standards are policy commitments to increase building safety, resilience and energy efficiency.
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3 Ways to Know It’s Time for Elevator Maintenance

July 9, 2020
Elevator maintenance is usually handled by technicians, but these three early indicators of problems can be tracked by facilities managers.