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October 11, 2019

3 Reasons to Stop Raking Your Leaves

Fall is finally here. It’s time to go picking apples, tailgating at football games, carving pumpkins and raking leaves. In the Midwest, we all know the time and effort it takes to rake leaves, bag them and haul them to the curb. Research suggests we ditch the rake and go over our leaves with a […]

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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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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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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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May 25, 2016

Water Rates Rise- Best Practices for Cooling Towers

Water and wastewater costs have risen at a phenomenal rate over the last six years. At the same time, the cost of electricity has stabilized, and in some areas actually decreased slightly. In the past, conventional chilled water/cooling tower air conditioning was the norm for large facilities. With all the new concern with Legionella, the […]

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May 17, 2016

2016 Boiler Buyer’s Guide Released

The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)  released its 2016 Buyer’s Guide in May. Each year, this guide is distributed to customers and supply-chain partners at POWER-GEN and the AHR Expo. This free publication is the comprehensive list of products and services from ABMA member companies. To view the guide of member products and services click […]

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April 20, 2016

2016 ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

Continuum Services is proud to announce One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield have 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 […]

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