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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 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: Serious training – Building […]
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 After completing all required education, Robert Furgerson earned ASCA Certified status, demonstrating strong knowledge of snow industry standards and practices. Because Robert Furgerson met educational requirements, he achieved ASCA Certified status, proving his expertise […]
Dan Ringo Appointed to American House Sr. Vice President, Facilities Operations
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, while also continuing his current COO role with Continuum! Leadership Dan joined the REDICO/Continuum Services team as COO last summer. Since joining our team, Dan has provided strong leadership […]
Advantages of Using CMMS Systems
Continuum Services recently launched FieldConnect, a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) System, for all technical and Exterior Services requests. The benefits for property and facility managers to use the software, such as FieldConnect are: The software automates the scheduling of inspections and maintenance, while preventing the occurrence of maintenance problems and expensive repairs. Switching from […]
Plant & Grass Snow Removal Protection
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, are their slowest time of the year. That’s because people may think it’s best to postpone cleaning carpets during those months with repeated damage. While this may get by in a residential setting, this is not the best strategy for most commercial buildings. Steps to […]
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 […]
Cooling Towers: Winterization Procedures
Cooling towers on Continuum commercial HVAC managed building.
Overlooked Energy Efficiency Fixes for HVAC Systems
You are likely familiar with energy-saving advice: Use light sensors, turn off equipment when not in use, use Energy Star products, etc. However, three low-cost, energy-saving strategies are often overlooked. Air Intake Dampers When performing energy audits, Continuum Services ensures that air intake dampers are set correctly. Air intake damper settings control airflow, thereby also […]
