How Toronto Facility Managers Can Stay Ahead of Ontario’s Return-to-Work Mandates — And Why Moderno Restoration Is the Partner They Need

Ontario’s provincial government has pushed forward new return-to-workspace requirements, prompting government employees — and many public-sector-affiliated organizations — to resume on-site work. That shift has put a heavy load on facility managers across Toronto and the GTA.

From updating aging workspaces to meeting stricter safety, accessibility, and operational standards, facility managers are expected to deliver fast, compliant, and disruption-free upgrades. This is where things get messy — unless you have the right partner.

The Pressure on Facility Managers Right Now

With government-led return-to-office mandates, facility managers are being hit with:

• Tight timelines for workspace readiness

• High scrutiny around fire safety, indoor air quality, and building compliance

• Demands for upgraded finishes, modernized corridors, lighting, flooring, and common areas

• Need for safe, controlled work in occupied or partially occupied buildings

• Accountability to senior leadership for budget, speed, and quality

And because many of these buildings are government, education, or large-institution facilities, compliance and documentation matter more than ever.

Where Moderno Restoration Steps In

Moderno is already being engaged by multiple government-affiliated institutions to upgrade workspaces quickly and safely in order to meet these new requirements.

Facility managers choose Moderno because we remove the friction, guesswork, and delays that normally come with these projects.

Here’s how:

1. Rapid Mobilization — No Delays, No Excuses

We deploy full crews, supervisors, and equipment immediately.Facility managers don’t have time to wait, and we don’t make them.

2. IICRC-Certified Teams That Understand Sensitive Environments

Government buildings, universities, courthouses, administrative offices — these spaces require trained personnel who follow strict protocols.Moderno’s teams are certified in:

• Water, fire, mould, odor, trauma

• Commercial drying

• Containment & HEPA control

• Hazard-safe workspace procedures

This ensures every upgrade or restoration is done properly and with full compliance.

3. Minimal Disruption to Staff Returning to Work

We work after hours, weekends, or staged-phased scheduling to avoid interfering with day-to-day operations. Facility managers get the changes they need — without the complaints from staff or management.

4. Corridor & Workspace Upgrades Done Fast and Clean

Moderno specializes in high-traffic, high-visibility building areas:

• Corridor refurbishments

• Wall repairs, painting, and re-finishing

• Ceiling work and lighting adjustments

• Flooring removal & installation

• Workspace reconfiguration

• Door/trim repairs, hardware, and fire-rated elements

These changes are often mandatory before re-occupancy, and we deliver them without the chaos that slows other contractors down.

5. Full Compliance, Documentation, and Safety Reporting

Government-related facilities require strict documentation:– Daily logs– Inspection sign-offs– Hazard assessments– WHMIS and Working at Heights compliance– Photos before, during, and after

Facility managers don’t chase paperwork — we hand it to them complete.

6. One Team for Restoration AND Capital Projects

The mandate is forcing many buildings to tackle long-ignored issues.Moderno covers both sides of the coin:

Emergency & Restoration:

• Water damage

• Mould remediation

• Fire/smoke cleanup

• Odor control

• Biohazard cleanup

Capital Upgrades:

• Corridor refurbishments

• Concrete repairs

• Waterproofing

• Drains

• Painting & finishing

• HVAC access repairs

• Small works & interior improvements

Facility managers don’t need to call five different companies. They call one.

Real Benefit: Less Risk, Less Stress, Faster Compliance

At the end of the day, facility managers are judged on one thing: whether the building is ready, safe, and compliant before people walk in the door.

Moderno gives them:

• Predictable timelines

• Clean communication

• Documentation they can show to leadership

• Crews that know how to operate in sensitive environments

• A trusted partner approved by major organizations like BGIS, Infrastructure Ontario, Condominium Insurance Solutions, and more

Toronto facility managers are under pressure — and Moderno is built to reduce it.