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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 […]
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
Continuum Services selected for 2016 Southfield Small Business Excellence Award
Continuum Services has been selected for the 2016 Southfield Small Business Excellence Award.
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]