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BUILDING CLEANING [9 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- building cleaning supervisor
1, record 1, English, building%20cleaning%20supervisor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surveillant du nettoyage d'immeubles
1, record 1, French, surveillant%20du%20nettoyage%20d%27immeubles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surveillante du nettoyage d'immeubles 1, record 1, French, surveillante%20du%20nettoyage%20d%27immeubles
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- building cleaning and maintenance supervisor
1, record 2, English, building%20cleaning%20and%20maintenance%20supervisor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surveillant du nettoyage et de l'entretien d'immeubles
1, record 2, French, surveillant%20du%20nettoyage%20et%20de%20l%27entretien%20d%27immeubles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- surveillante du nettoyage et de l'entretien d'immeubles 1, record 2, French, surveillante%20du%20nettoyage%20et%20de%20l%27entretien%20d%27immeubles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Management and Maintenance
- Environmental Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- building cleaning 1, record 3, English, building%20cleaning
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This guide ... covers a wide variety of topics at all stages of a property's life cycle. These include strategic management issues such as acquisition, leasing, licensing and disposal, as well as day-to-day operational and maintenance issues such as air quality, PCB [polychlorinated biphenyl] management, building cleaning and waste management. 2, record 3, English, - building%20cleaning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
- Gestion environnementale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nettoyage des immeubles
1, record 3, French, nettoyage%20des%20immeubles
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le présent guide [...] s'étend sur une large gamme de sujets à tous les niveaux de la gestion du cycle d'existence d'un bien immobilier : notamment les questions de gestion stratégique telles que l'acquisition, la location, la concession sous licence et l'aliénation; les questions de fonctionnement et d'entretien de tous les jours, telles que la qualité de l'air, la gestion des BPC [biphényles polychlorés] , le nettoyage des immeubles et la gestion des déchets. 2, record 3, French, - nettoyage%20des%20immeubles
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nettoyage de l'immeuble
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Housework
- Real Estate
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- interior building cleaning services
1, record 4, English, interior%20building%20cleaning%20services
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interior building cleaning services are tailored to the their requirements depending upon the nature of their operations. 2, record 4, English, - interior%20building%20cleaning%20services
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ménage
- Immobilier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- services de nettoyage interne de l'immeuble
1, record 4, French, services%20de%20nettoyage%20interne%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les services de nettoyage interne de l'immeuble sont adaptés aux exigences des locataires, et ces dernières dépendent de la nature de leurs opérations. 2, record 4, French, - services%20de%20nettoyage%20interne%20de%20l%27immeuble
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Building Management and Maintenance
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- building cleaning services industry
1, record 5, English, building%20cleaning%20services%20industry
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The recommended service for building cleaning activities has been developed in PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] over many years as a result of formal reviews, structured trials and long experience in the administration of contracts with the building cleaning services industry. 2, record 5, English, - building%20cleaning%20services%20industry
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- industrie des services de nettoyage d'immeubles
1, record 5, French, industrie%20des%20services%20de%20nettoyage%20d%27immeubles
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service recommandé pour les activités de nettoyage des immeubles a été élaboré à TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] sur une grande période, à la suite d'examens officiels, d'essais organisés et d'une longue expérience dans l'administration des marchés avec l'industrie des services de nettoyage d'immeubles. 2, record 5, French, - industrie%20des%20services%20de%20nettoyage%20d%27immeubles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dry cleaning building 1, record 6, English, dry%20cleaning%20building
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Teinturerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- établissement de nettoyage à sec
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20de%20nettoyage%20%C3%A0%20sec
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-03-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Management and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- building cleaning and janitor service 1, record 7, English, building%20cleaning%20and%20janitor%20service
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- bldg. cleaning and jan. service
- bldg. cleaning & jan. service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nettoyage de bâtiments
1, record 7, French, nettoyage%20de%20b%C3%A2timents
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- service de concierge 1, record 7, French, service%20de%20concierge
masculine noun
- service d'entretien et de nettoyage d'immeubles 1, record 7, French, service%20d%27entretien%20et%20de%20nettoyage%20d%27immeubles
masculine noun
- service d'entretien 1, record 7, French, service%20d%27entretien
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Banque de terminologie du Secrétariat d'État donne aussi: service d'entretien et de nettoyage d'immeubles; services d'entretien (locaux) (bâtiments) si le contexte n'est pas clair. 1, record 7, French, - nettoyage%20de%20b%C3%A2timents
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-05-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Stations
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- car cleaning building 1, record 8, English, car%20cleaning%20building
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gares ferroviaires
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- atelier de lavage 1, record 8, French, atelier%20de%20lavage
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chantier de lavage 1, record 8, French, chantier%20de%20lavage
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-05-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Stations
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- car cleaning building 1, record 9, English, car%20cleaning%20building
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gares ferroviaires
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- atelier lavage des wagons 1, record 9, French, atelier%20lavage%20des%20wagons
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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