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Environmental sustainability is having a moment. It’s hard to find an aisle at Home Depot or Target that isn’t packed with products that claim to have environmentally sound ingredients, energy-saving technology or more responsibility sourcing. But beyond marketing, what’s the benefit to business owners of going green? Can a company improve its bottom line while … Continue reading "How Reducing Your Building’s Environmental Impact Helps Your Bottom Line"

Facility managers know that budgets for owner-occupied buildings are tight, and commercial real estate can face economic strain even after a recovery is underway. The tips below will help you cut energy costs. Depending upon how your site lighting is operated and circuited, you can create an “economize mode” for overnight when the site is … Continue reading "Cutting Your Facility Maintenance Costs in The Summer"

When you’re appraising your elevator maintenance plan options, you might have a general idea of what you need. However, since elevators are very complicated pieces of equipment, there are certain things many people miss in the research phase. Unfortunately, this often results in an elevator owner locked into a long-term contract with an unreliable service … Continue reading "Preparing an Elevator Maintenance Checklist"

For many companies, outsourcing facility services is a good way to reduce prices, improve the occupant experience, and free up time to focus on business growth. Cost is a significant factor in the decision to outsource, but many businesses make the mistake of choosing a facility services provider based on cost alone. Doing that might … Continue reading "Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Cut Costs When Choosing Your Maintenance Service"