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Minimizing Germs in the Office
During all seasons of the year, it is important to keep health top of mind in the office – especially in these times of heightened awareness. And since germs of all types can and do circulate around crowded places like offices, every organization should look at ways to minimize germs in the office. Here are…
Read MoreFacility Safety for the Rainy Season
With the rainy season quickly approaching, every facility can take some simple steps to improve safety on wet access areas and interior entrances. Also, consider the added risk of slips and falls if your facility stores or manages products that contain lubricants – especially when a worker’s shoes are wet due to heavy rain. If…
Read MoreFall Cleanup “To Do” List for Your Commercial Property
Everyone knows about spring cleaning, but don’t forget that fall cleaning is just as important for your commercial property. Think of this as your “to do” list, and feel free to customize it to suit your property’s unique needs. Remove Leaves and Other Debris As the leaves begin to fall, keep up by removing them from…
Read MoreHow Much are Leaking Toilets Really Costing Your Business?
Over time, the working parts of toilets will wear down and cause leaks that will begin draining precious water—and a good portion of your budget—into the sewer. It can be easy to overlook one or two slow leaks in your business’ bathrooms, but even minor leaks can use as much water as a small faucet…
Read MoreAre Open Office Floor Plans Right For Your Operation?
It seems as if the open floor plan may not be right for all office environments. Increasingly, employees are complaining about open work spaces that cause more of a distraction as opposed to the improved collaboration open floor plans were designed to provide. A recent Entrepreneur article described workers that are experiencing higher levels of…
Read MoreConsiderations When Planning a Facility Capital Improvement Plan
Often a third-party facilities expert is used to conduct a comprehensive assessment of building operations and failure issues. This expertise is valuable when you consider the complexity of building codes and the use of new strategies that can predict which facility problems require immediate attention and which building repair/replace items can be deferred. A facility capital improvement…
Read MoreHow Ceiling Choices Add to Building Functionality
If you think of your facility’s ceilings as more than just a “fifth wall,” then you can begin to integrate new materials that are intended to increase a building’s aesthetics, functioning, and performance. A room’s ceiling already provides multiple functions: reflecting light to create a brighter space adding aesthetics to promote productivity absorbing and blocking…
Read MoreHow and Why to Make Your Facility More Sunny and Bright
With spring weather coming, it’s the perfect time to think about implementing some changes in your office. And a great place to start is by making your working area brighter. And here are some reasons to do that, along with tips on how. What “Bright” Means Having a bright office means letting in more natural…
Read MoreFive Simple Things Every Business Owner Should Know About Fire Extinguishers
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. It can be easy to overlook some of the little details of your facility that blend into the woodwork, so to speak. One of these details is likely the fire extinguishers. However, fire extinguishers are a hugely important tool–potentially saving property and lives in…
Read MorePreventive vs. Predictive Maintenance
One of the greatest challenges in facilities maintenance and management is controlling costs, and here’s a consideration: a lack of maintenance may add additional corporate costs when downtime negatively affects productivity. While maintenance budgets are fixed, building systems are fluid, and capable of failure without notice. This is where preventive or predictive maintenance can rise to…
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