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Fall 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…
How to Identify Floor Safety Hazards
How to Identify Floor Safety Hazards A slip, trip, or fall accident within a facility can cause a disabling injury. For this reason, OSHA requires regular inspections to identify “same-level” or “lower-level” slip, trip, or fall hazards. Common injuries due to same-level falls include broken hands, arms, or wrists; back injuries; and sprains and bruises. Sometimes falls…
Benefits of Plants in Your Office
If you are looking to improve your office ambiance but need some ideas, think plants. These growing beauties provide a vast array of benefits for your office. Even better, they are inexpensive and easy to find in many stores. Aesthetics An office be functional and a place that is attractive and inviting for current and…
How 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…
Increase Productivity in Your Office by Making Small Adjustments
Every company wants to maximize productivity in every way possible. But that does not have to involve grandiose strategies. It can come about even from making small adjustments. Here are a few ideas. Clean and Organize A messy desk or a cluttered work environment that desperately needs a thorough cleaning can be a detriment to…
The High Costs of Deferring Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
Budget concerns are a reality for every enterprise, and facility managers and owners often struggle with financial decisions regarding performing routine maintenance and making necessary repairs or upgrades as needed. While it may seem convenient to put these things off until the next budget cycle, those actions can be costly in the long run in…
End-of-Summer Facility Preparations for Autumn
As you wind down your summer season and head into autumn, remember to get your buildings and grounds ready for the upcoming autumn and winter. Although there are many tasks to do, here are some of the key ones that will require your attention. Thorough Cleaning It seems like it wasn’t that long ago when…
The Importance of Cable Management in Facilities
Commercial facilities commonly have data and power cables dropped from ceilings or routed under raised floors. The question is whether any exposed wiring within your building resembles “cable spaghetti” or cable management. Power and data cables should not be unorganized and scattered beneath working areas or laying near walking paths. They should be categorized, bundled,…
Aluminum: The Awning Material of Choice for Commercial Buildings
Canopies or awnings have become more commonplace for businesses today. Commercial enterprises often want to offer patrons a dry or shady place to take respite right outside of entryways, while some are more interested in adding curb appeal. Whatever the motivation, it has become clear in recent years that aluminum is the material of choice…
The Benefits of a 5-Point Facilities Lighting Survey
When companies have the right lighting fixtures and light bulbs installed throughout a facility, they can expect multiple benefits. These include improved aesthetics at entryways and lobbies, better security in parking lots, less maintenance and bulb replacements, increased productivity from employees, and a return on their investment through annual energy savings. A great way to…