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Ground care is an integral part of a facility maintenance. Here are some of the benefits of proper ground care: Appearance The grounds of a facility are the very first thing anyone sees and can make a huge impact on people’s opinion, whether they are staff, residents or future clients. Buildings with overgrown weeds, unkempt … Continue reading "Why Proper Ground Care is Important"

If you want to lower expenses at your facility, one of the first areas to tackle is waste. Reducing waste helps lessen your environmental impact and costs overall. Luckily, this doesn’t have to be a difficult process. By implementing some simple changes you can see positive results in no time at all. Some changes may … Continue reading "Reduce Waste, Reduce Expenses"

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a recognized system used to keep an organization’s equipment in top shape to add value to a business. If achieved, there should be little to no defects, downtime and accidents. With TPM, investing a modest amount in maintenance should have a positive effect on overall costs, productivity and a longer … Continue reading "The Eight Pillars of Total Productive Management"

Many facility managers use reactive management. Reactive management is when a piece of equipment continues running until it breaks, at which time it is either repaired or replaced, depending on the damage and cost. Sometimes reactive management fits if it’s financially sensible – such as with light bulbs. It’s also preferable to use if a … Continue reading "3 Ways to Reduce Reactive Management  "