Category: Construction
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HVAC Maintenance: The Top Ten Overlooked Issues
HVAC Maintenance: The Top Ten Overlooked Issues Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for maintaining a comfortable environment in commercial, industrial, and multi-family facilities. An efficient HVAC system ensures a productive work environment, but even minor maintenance issues can lead to major problems if overlooked. Here are the top ten often-overlooked issues…
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The Comprehensive Summer Guide for Facility Managers
The Comprehensive Summer Guide for Facility Managers:Streamlining Costs and Enhancing Efficiency As the summer months roll in, facility managers face the unique challenge of ensuring operational efficiency while grappling with increased costs. Be it the heightened electricity demand from HVAC systems or the additional strain on water facilities, summers are often associated with skyrocketing operational…
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Top 4 Emergency Services Every Facility Manager Should Have on Speed Dial
Top 4 Emergency Services Every Facility ManagerShould Have on Speed Dial In the world of commercial facility management, unexpected emergencies can strike at any time. Being prepared for these situations is crucial to minimize damage and ensure the safety of your tenants and visitors. Here are the top 4 emergency services every facility manager should…
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3 Anytime Construction Projects and 3 That Should Wait for Summer
3 Anytime Construction Projects and 3 That Should Wait for Summer Have you ever noticed that there’s a bit of seasonality to construction work? For the most part, construction projects make the majority of their progress during the summer months. There are two reasons for this: the days are longer and the weather is better.…
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Facility Maintenance: New Year’s Resolutions
Facility Maintenance: New Year’s Resolutions At the beginning of every year, people all over the world will make commitments toward better habits, personal growth, or ambitious goals. It’s a time to plan out how we’ll improve our lives. It’s also a great time to set objectives for the properties you own or manage. Your facility…
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Construction Projects Tend to Happen in Summer – Here’s Why
| Construction Projects Tend to Happen in Summer – Here’s Why Have you ever noticed that as temperatures rise more construction projects pop up? There’s a reason for that. In fact, there are a few reasons for that. Some projects simply can’t be done at other times of the year, especially in locations that see…
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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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Understanding Accessibility Laws in California
Understanding Accessibility Laws in California Disclaimer: AAA Facility Services is not an attorney. This article should not be interpreted as legal advice. Always consult your legal counsel with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Accessibility” is one of those words that makes business owners and operators nervous. The laws surrounding equal and fair access…
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ADA 101: A Quick Review of the Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA 101:A Quick Review of the Americans with Disabilities Act Disclaimer: AAA Facility Services is not an attorney. This article should not be interpreted as legal advice. Always consult your legal counsel with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act. For an ADA/CASp evaluation at your facility, contact us to request service. In July of…
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Three Ways Preventative Maintenance Can Help Avoid Emergencies
Three Ways Preventative Maintenance Can Help Avoid Emergencies We’ve written about emergency repairs before. But any good Facilities Manager or Property Manager will tell you that it’s best to avoid emergencies if at all possible. Here are three ways that preventative maintenance can help you accomplish that goal. | PLUMBING EMERGENCIES Plumbing might not be…