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Facilities Services is a Continuum business unit that provides engineering, operations, maintenance and day porter services for our commercial and industrial properties. Over 100 knowledgeable and highly skilled technical team members keep our clients’ commercial facilities running smoothly. A new Engineering and Facilities Manager has been added that should have a positive impact on the […]

Physical facilities require ongoing maintenance and care. Without facility management and maintenance, buildings would quickly decay. Facility mangers work hard to keep buildings working safely and efficiently.

Commercial plumbing systems are in constant use. When you consider your core business hours, then add your early birds, night owls and weekend warriors – when is your plumbing system not in use?

As winter turns to spring, it’s crucial to hire a HVAC professional to service your system. An HVAC system is responsible for a significant proportion of the total energy use within a facility.

Physical facilities require ongoing maintenance and care. Without facility management and maintenance, buildings would quickly deteriorate. Generally speaking, facility managers ensure a business’s buildings, assets, equipment and grounds are safe and efficient.

You can tell the true measure of a person by how they handle themselves in an emergency. During an evacuation at Kennedy Square that blocked the street, Harriet McPhail, the building’s Senior Day Porter, calmly and efficiently guided tenants to their specified areas. Grace under pressure is just one of the many defining traits that […]

With summer almost behind us and fall approaching quickly, it’s time to think about preparing your HVAC system for the cooler months. As temperatures drop, you can run into problems if you don’t prep your HVAC system –  even if you have the most dependable equipment.

COVID-19 has elevated the awareness on the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting. Day Porters work not only to support the image of your facility, but to respond to the immediate needs throughout the day.

Most people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. That is why Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is so vital to the health and safety for those working or visiting a business, school, entertainment venue or health care facility. As buildings become more energy-efficient, airflow is usually decreased. If a building is not equipped to […]

Polyvinyl chloride, commonly referred to as PVC piping, wasn’t introduced to the U.S. until 1952. That means many older buildings and homes have cast iron piping and drains and clay drain tiles installed. Over time, the material starts to corrode and you wind up with leaks. Those leaks turn into damaged walls, and suddenly you’re […]