Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and LEED Accredited Professional specializing in green cleaning programs and contract management. She helps Montreal businesses achieve EcoLogo certification and optimize operational budgets.
Valerie Gagnon brings a strategic perspective to facility maintenance, holding a Master's in Building Engineering from Concordia University. With 15 years of experience managing Class A office towers in downtown Montreal, she is an expert in balancing sustainability goals with cost-effective hygiene protocols. Valerie specializes in transitioning buildings to CIMS-GB standards and negotiating performance-based cleaning contracts that hold service providers accountable. Her articles bridge the gap between corporate sustainability mandates and the reality of the janitor's closet, focusing on ROI, water conservation, and chemical-free cleaning innovations. She advocates for data-driven cleaning schedules based on building occupancy sensors.