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Three Sources of IAQ Problems You May Have in Your Building
Uncovering the reason(s) behind indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in commercial buildings is not as easy as measuring the fumes from an industrial process. Those fumes are emanating from a particular process or area that makes them easy to pinpoint and measure, while IAQ problems in commercial buildings, schools and hospitals can be a mystery […]
Rob Furgerson earns Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) designation from the Snow & Ice Management Association
NEWS RELEASE For Release: 2/23/2016 Contact: Elizabeth Lyon, elyon@continuumservices.com The Snow & Ice Management Association has announced that Rob Furgerson, Director of Exterior Service of Continuum Services has earned the Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) designation. The ASM training program provides quality, accessible safety and operational training for snow operations professionals, designed around the following values: […]
Robert Furgerson Earns Snow and Ice Management Industry Certification
Local snow removal contractor awarded “certified” status by the Accredited Snow Contractors Association, is proficient in established industry standards. Southfield, MI – Robert Furgerson, Director of Exterior Service, Continuum Services has successfully completed the necessary educational requirements and has proven knowledgeable of established industry standards to earn “ASCA Certified” status by the Accredited Snow Contractors […]
Dan Ringo Adds American House Facility Responsibilities
Congratulations to Continuum’s Chief Operating Officer Dan Ringo! Effective immediately Dan has been appointed Sr. Vice President of Facility Operations for American House Senior Living Communities and will continue his current COO role with Continuum! Dan joined the REDICO/Continuum Services team as COO last summer. Since joining our team, Dan has provided strong leadership and organizational skills, improving […]
Advantages of Using CMMS Systems
Continuum Services recently launched FieldConnect, a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) System, for all requests to Technical and Exterior Services. The benefits for property and facility managers to use the software, such as FieldConnect are: The software automates the scheduling of inspections and maintenance, preventing the occurrence of maintenance problems and expensive repairs. Switching from […]
Minimize your Winter Damage
Tis’ the season for snow and with snow comes salt. Thousands of tons of de-icing salt are applied to state and municipal roads in Michigan each winter. Some years, as much as 300,000 tons have been applied. De-icing products are helpful in providing dry, safe pavement within facility parking lots and sidewalks to improve safety […]
Winter Weather Carpet Care Strategies
Most carpet cleaning technicians will tell you the winter months, from about late November to mid-April, are their slowest time of the year. That’s because people may think it’s best to postpone cleaning carpets during those months, assuming floors will just be re-soiled again due to the weather. While this may get by in a […]
Flu Prevention Tips for Facilities
It’s that time of year again, flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates between 5% and 20% of the population gets the flu each year. Offering flu shot clinics at your facility, during business hours, is a great start to help prevent this virus from spreading in the workplace. Below are a few other […]
Continuum Services Names Dan Ringo as Chief Operating Officer
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN — Continuum Services, a single-source, full-service building maintenance and facility services company, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, announced Dan Ringo has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Continuum is an affiliated company of REDICO, a national real estate development, investment, construction and property management company. As COO, Ringo will assume leadership responsibility […]
Cooling Towers: Winterization Procedures
If your property’s cooling towers are run seasonally, the time to shut them down is soon approaching. Even when a cooling system is well taken care of during the operating season, avoidable damage may occur should proper winterization procedures be omitted. Below are a few guidelines to follow that will ensure your system remains protected […]