Reducing water consumption both inside and outside of commercial facilities is easy, affordable, good for the environment and will help reduce costs. Taking a few of these simple actions doesn’t just save water — it also helps ease the burden on your municipality. 25 percent of a local government’s electricity bill is due to treatment […]
Preventative Maintenance Plan Prevention is key for any facility. However, it is especially important for retail spaces because an unpleasant experience can deter customers for an indefinite amount of time. An HVAC system failure, loss of lighting or equipment breakdown can drastically affect the customer experience and the business. Performing a regular maintenance check of […]
Layout and Lighting for a Winning Warehouse Are you looking to build or lease warehouse space? Or do you want to secure your current occupants to make sure they stay and don’t look elsewhere? Then make sure your warehouse facility is designed for optimal performance. Many factors contribute to a winning warehouse space. However, as […]
The need for medical services will increase over the next decade due to demographics and new healthcare legislation. The baby boomer generation will grow by 36 percent and the recent laws passed will ensure that 32 million additional Americans will have health insurance. This is important for medical office facilities as medical practitioners and patients […]
Temperature control is always a headache for facility and property managers. Some areas of buildings stay cool and others warm. Occupants often complain they are either too cold or hot. Trying to keep everyone satisfied is a challenge. However, knowing the type of heating control in your facility and taking a few actions can help […]
When water freezes at 32ºF or below, it can expand up to 10% in volume causing pipes to crack. Even a small 1/8-inch crack can cause 250 gallons of water a day to flow into your building. This can result in flooding, severe structural damage and an opportunity for fungus and mold growth. When this […]
Winter is approaching and soon the temperatures will drop. Freezing temperatures can cause many problems including safety hazards and major damage if you do not prepare your facility for winter. One major issue that can occur during the winter is the freezing and breaking of water pipes. Frozen pipes that burst often create a huge […]
