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Natural disasters do not occur in just one part of the country, and they can happen all year round. While we cannot prevent natural disasters from happening in our communities, we can make sure that we are as prepared as possible to deal with them before, during, and after their occurrence. One of the most… Continue reading NATURAL DISASTER CLEANUP: YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Ensuring that their property is full of commercial tenants is the goal of any good property manager. Depending on the property’s location, the economy, current events, the market, or any other number of factors, this job can be challenging. There are a few things you can do to attract commercial tenants to your property, despite… Continue reading OUR BEST TIPS FOR FINDING COMMERCIAL TENANTS

Facility management events can be great places to find new vendors to work with, learn about industry best practices, and find new ways to manage your facility in an efficient and cost-effective way. We’ve compiled a list of the top seven facility management events for 2019 that will help you do all that and more!… Continue reading 7 FACILITY MANAGEMENT EVENTS YOU CANNOT MISS IN 2019

Elevate your company above others by taking a look at the latest facility management trends happening now as well as those on the horizon.  Incorporate them into your business and management strategies to create future scenarios, as well as implement new routines and schedules. While not every trend may fit into your business plan, being… Continue reading WHY FOLLOW THE LATEST FACILITY MANAGEMENT TRENDS? REDUCE STRESS AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

When a retail shopper enters a store and sees sticky floors, dirty surfaces, and dusty corners, it makes them want to turn around and run for the parking lot. Nothing quite turns off customers as much as filth, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. Cleanliness is the common factor among all top-rated U.S.… Continue reading WHY IS STORE CLEANLINESS SO IMPORTANT TO SHOPPERS?

Managing a facility, while it may include many unexpected “hats” to be worn (project manager, emergency preparedness expert, civil engineer, customer service manager, environmental impact guru, and financial strategist) does have some expected costs. Repairs, routine maintenance, cleaning, and replacement of furnishings as needed are all a part of building ownership and management.  While there… Continue reading WHAT CAN FACILITY MANAGERS DO TO CUT COSTS WITHOUT CUTTING QUALITY?

Having a building that stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter – keeping your employees and clients comfortable year-round, is something you may take for granted.  Understanding your commercial building’s HVAC system is an important detail for many reasons, not the least of which is keeping the system humming along so you… Continue reading COMMERCIAL BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW (AND MORE)

As a facility manager, hiring outside companies to do work such as major repairs, plumbing and even janitorial services is commonplace—really just a part of the job. But have you ever stopped and thought about the amount of liability involved in hiring these services?  As a facilities manager, you are in charge of many high-liability… Continue reading JANITORIAL INSURANCE: WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BUSINESS

In 2015, there were documented 875,000+ cleaning businesses with over 3.5 million employees in the United States, and since then, the number has only grown. In 2019, there will be an estimated growth in revenue from 2014, with janitorial services bringing in a total revenue of $61 billion, or a growth of 1.9%. But what… Continue reading 2019 COMMERCIAL CLEANING INDUSTRY REPORT & THE IMPACT ON YOU

Building and facility management is an ever-evolving field. With each passing year, improved technology has a huge impact on how businesses are run and how facilities are managed.  As with any other industry, advances in technology have the power to make our lives easier in the field of facilities management. When used correctly, facilities management… Continue reading TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT: SIMPLE 2020 GUIDE

Sustainability impacts three things: social perception, environmental impact, and potential economic buoyancy. Without one of these three factors, a company cannot achieve a truly sustainable culture. More than ever, 2018 is a year businesses are seeking out creative opportunities to become more self-sufficient, reaping benefits of cost-cutting, eco-friendliness and higher customer satisfaction. We’ve reviewed the… Continue reading THREE NEW WAYS BUSINESSES SHOULD THINK ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

Springtime is just around the corner, so now’s the time to start reviewing pest control tips. While many pests might have been lying dormant all winter long, they will come back and with a vengeance when the weather turns warmer. A good facility manager will work with a licensed pest control company to ensure the… Continue reading 3 PEST CONTROL TIPS FOR YOUR OFFICE BUILDING