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September 27, 2019

Confessions of a Summer Intern

This summer, we welcomed Ziggy as our Facilities Services Intern. We enjoyed having him as part of our team and hope he had a valuable experience. Here are just a few projects Ziggy participated in over the summer. Ziggy, a Mechanical Engineering and Material Science Engineering student at Michigan Technological University, wanted to gain “real […]

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May 29, 2018

The Devil Is In The Details: Property Condition Assessment

When acquiring a new asset, it is important to complete a full due diligence assessment. Due diligence is a comprehensive, complex and critical stage in any commercial real estate acquisition. Part of the due diligence is

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February 28, 2017

Continuum Services selected for 2016 Southfield Small Business Excellence Award

Continuum Services has been selected for the 2016 Southfield Small Business Excellence Award.

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January 11, 2017

Winter Pruning

Although it may seem that winter isn’t a good time to do much of anything for your facility’s landscape, it is a great time to tackle pruning chores

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September 6, 2016

The Importance of Infrared Thermometry

Fall is  weeks away and in Michigan that means winter is just around the corner. During the cold winter months, it is especially important to keep your business operating efficiently. Maintaining electrical panels and equipment is often overlooked because these areas have no moving parts. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t fail. When failures occur, […]

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August 25, 2016

5 Reasons You Should Invest in Energy Efficient LED Lighting

Maybe you’ve heard that LED lighting is the wave (pun intended) of the future. You may have also heard that LED lighting is expensive.  While upfront costs may be higher than what you’re using now, in the long run, LEDs come out ahead in several areas. Here we’ll provide five solid reasons your facility should […]

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July 21, 2016

Hot Weather Guide for Your Business

  As we prepare for rising temperatures nearing 90 degrees in the upcoming days, Consumer’s Energy has released tips that can help you manage your business’ energy use. Use this hot weather guide to keep your business running efficiently while maintaining a comfortable environment for your employees and customers. Energy Saving Tips for Summer Efficiency […]

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July 6, 2016

What to Know Before Starting an LED Conversion or Retrofit

For building and facility owners and property managers looking to increase the value of commercial properties, it’s important to consider different options that will hold value over time, decrease costs associated with maintenance, and conserve on energy. One tool to accomplish these goals is an LED retrofit. The lighting setup in any commercial property (large […]

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May 31, 2016

How the 1-100 ENERGY STAR Score is Calculated

Continuum Services announced last month One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield  earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by […]

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