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The role of the facility manager is to successfully oversee all aspects of a business’s building. No system or piece of equipment should be overlooked, and certainly not one as important as plumbing. With many different aspects to manage, it is a good idea to develop a checklist that will help you keep track of … Continue reading "The Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for Businesses"

Utility costs can be a major drain for any facility, but small businesses in particular feel the pressure of having both a comfortable environment and an affordable energy bill. Thankfully, there are a number of things they can do to help their small business cut down on HVAC energy costs through more efficient equipment and … Continue reading "HVAC Energy Savings for Small Businesses"

Bad weather is the culprit behind many damages to facilities; certain parts of the country are affected more by this than others. In states that are at risk for hurricanes and other major storms, water damage is a real threat to facilities and business processes. Therefore, as a facility manager, it is a good idea … Continue reading "Protecting Your Building from Water Damage"

Darkened, vacant storefronts are sometimes difficult for facility managers to deal with. Without occupants, a building is easy to forget. Typically, however, it is a good idea to maintain some level of influence on your unoccupied storefront so that it will still be attractive to potential new tenants. In addition, you want to make sure … Continue reading "Maintenance Tips for Dark Closed Stores"