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Tips for Facilities Managers: Emergency Services
| Tips for Facilities Managers:Emergency Services Emergency services can quickly add up. Whether it’s because of overtime, material availability, or some other factor, providing emergency maintenance will always be more costly than scheduling service in advance. With that in mind, we’ve put together a few recommendations that can help reduce emergency expenses in your budget. […]
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The Three Types of Facility Services Companies
| The Three Types of Facility Services Companies There are many different companies within the category of facility services. These companies all fall into one of three groups, and understanding the groups will help you choose the vendor that’s right for your commercial facility. Each has its own advantages, so it’s important to know what […]
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Preparing Commercial Facilities for the Age of Electric Vehicles
| Preparing Commercial Facilities for the Age of Electric Vehicles | A NEW ERA FOR MOBILITY Electric vehicles are on the rise. Not only is the demand increasing, but supply is beginning to catch up with that demand. Most major vehicle manufacturers have committed to developing at least a handful of electric vehicle options by […]
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Facility Maintenance Punchlist: Customer Edition
| Facility Maintenance Punchlist:Customer Edition Facility maintenance is a consistent cycle of finding new tasks, completing them, and moving on to the next. A Facilities Manager’s attention is being pulled in several directions at any given moment, so punchlists are their best friend. An organized approach to repairs and maintenance can be the difference between […]
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Construction Management 101: Cost vs Quality vs Speed
Construction Management 101: Cost vs Quality vs Speed Construction projects live within a trichotomy of factors that are in a constant battle to be the top priority. Some mixture of cost, quality, and speed will be presented in every proposal for construction management. It always seems like you’re forced to choose two out of the […]
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Walking the Talk: Signs that Your Vendors are Committed to Customer Service
Walking the Talk:Signs That Your Vendors are Committed to Customer Service For commercial facility services companies, having high-quality customer service can be the difference between a Facilities Manager’s peace of mind an hours of follow-up. many vendors will say they’ve got a great customer service model, but fall short. Here are a few key ways […]
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3 Plumbing Emergencies and How to Prevent Them
3 Plumbing Emergencies and How to Prevent Them Many emergencies are preventable, and that’s no different when it comes to plumbing. Commercial plumbing systems can easily go unnoticed until something goes wrong. That’s why it’s important for facilities managers to build a strong preventative maintenance plan for commercial plumbing systems. Here are three examples of […]
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What to Look for in a Construction Management Company
What to Look for in a Construction Management Company Construction management companies range widely in their services, service level, and capability. So going through a proposal process to decide who to hire can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you make a decision. There are three main […]
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How to Evaluate Your Vendors’ Emergency Services
How to Evaluate Your Vendors’ Emergency Services Emergency services for commercial facilities are one of those things you hope you’ll never need, but when the time comes you’ll be happy to have them. As a professional Facilities Manager, your livelihood revolves around your ability to respond to urgent situations. Having vendors with reliable emergency services […]
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How to Create a Prioritized Maintenance Schedule
How to Create a Prioritized Maintenance Schedule Running a commercial facility requires expert time management skills. On any given day, a facility could see hundreds of people moving through it, play host to heavy-duty vehicles, or endure the operation of professional-grade equipment. With all of that going on, there is rarely a day where a […]