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3 Facility Maintenance Mistakes You Probably Don't Know You're Making
Building maintenance usually falls in the hands of managers at the top of the chain. Mistakes can be made by the newest operations manager or a veteran in the industry. Managers are often tasked wi...
The Importance of Disaster Training: How to Handle the Unexpected
We all wish we could live in a world where disasters do not exist, but the reality is that a wide range of different types of disasters can strike at anytime, endangering the safety of your buildi...
3 Ways to Attain Maximum Energy Efficiency This Winter
Maximizing your facility's energy efficiency this winter should involve a multiple-front approach, covering such things as upgrading your insulation, locating and eliminating air leaks, and instal...
How To Train and Educate Your Team For Quick & Efficient Snow Removal
Although most facility managers know well how to handle snow and ice removal tasks themselves, the responsibility of passing that knowledge on to others might not always come naturally. And yet, wi...
Developing an Eco-Friendly Solution to Snow and Ice Management
Keeping walkways and parking lots safe for pedestrians during inclement weather is a challenge for every facility. Many organizations tackle snow and ice management by hiring professional snow remo...
Building a Sustainable Plan for Handling Snow Removal
The average person thinks of snow removal as an occasional problem dealt with using a shovel or maybe a snow plow. However, every facility manager and business owner who has to deal with this issue...
Often Overlooked Factors that Affect The Cost of Snow Removal
The last few winters have brought ever fluctuating levels of snowfall, and with that comes the ever increasing cost of snow removal. There are many factors that can determine these costs for large ...
Commercial Snow Removal Precautions You Might Not Have Considered
For facilities that operate in Midwest and northern regions, planning a commercial snow removal plan that can cope with the effects of snowfall is an essential part of doing business. Office buildi...
The Facility Manager’s Back to School Checklist
After summer break ends and students return to campus for the fall semester, facility managers have only a limited amount of time to care for the grounds and the buildings. They must be ready for r...
How Does Your Snow Removal Plan Stand Up to Key Performance Criteria?
Facility managers of industrial and commercial properties are tasked with the responsibility of keeping a facility accessible, clean, and safe at all times. During the winter months, these tasks be...
Winter Weather Safety Checklist for Commercial Building Contractors
Winter is a dangerous time for construction workers, with rooftop snow drifts, black ice on walkways, gusting winds, and sub-zero temperatures among the many hazards. Facility managers know this, a...
Preparing Your Facility’s Turf/Grounds for Cold Weather Conditions
Wintertime challenges are so significant for facilities and commercial properties, that managers of such properties often must begin to prepare their turf and grounds for winter while autumn is sti...
How to Prepare Your Facility’s Roofs for Winter's Worst
One of the biggest tasks that facility managers face is winterizing the roofs under their care for the inevitable impacts of snow, slush, and ice. While winter is the season where these roofs are t...
7 Snow Removal Alternatives to Using Salt and Chemicals
Snow removal is a tedious task but essential if you are to avoid accidents and liabilities. One of the most common ways to get rid of snow is with salt, which, although reasonably effective, does ...
Liability Issues Make Winter Snow Removal a Top Priority
Even under the worst weather conditions, business continues. People still need to get to office buildings, hospitals, universities, and other facilities. Ineffective maintenance of the grounds in...