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Building Reoccupation: Water Safety Plan
At Continuum, keeping our clients and employees healthy and safe is our top priority. Check out our Domestic Water System Safety Plan for Reoccupying Buildings. Safety First Follow all appropriate regulations and policies for worker safety and health.
Returning to a Safe Workplace
Continuum Services has partnered with HOH Water Technology, a leader in water safety, to conduct safety checks for businesses and buildings as they prepare to re-open. This important service includes testing for waterborne pathogens, as well as testing overall water conditions to mitigate bacteria growth.
Winter Weather Carpet Care
Snow, ice, salt – repeat. This is all too common for Midwest winters, and during this season, carpets are impacted from all of the wear and tear.
BOMA Building Engineer of the Year Daniel Johnston
We are proud to announce Continuum Services has received the BOMA Engineer of the Year award three times in the last four years. This year, we congratulate Dan Johnston for receiving Building Engineer of the Year.
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. About Ziggy Ziggy, a Mechanical Engineering and Material Science Engineering student at Michigan Technological University, wanted to […]
The Facility Hero: Day Porters
Day porters are often the heroes of a facility
New Infrared Thermometry
Fall is approaching, and in Michigan, that means winter will arrive soon with colder temperatures and harsher conditions. As temperatures drop, it becomes crucial to ensure your business continues operating efficiently throughout the winter season. Although electrical panels and equipment lack moving parts, they still require regular maintenance to prevent unexpected issues. However, neglecting these […]
Why You Should Invest in 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 […]
How the 1-100 ENERGY STAR Score is Calculated
Continuum Services is proud to announce that One Kennedy Square in Detroit, along with Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield, have earned the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification. This recognition places these buildings in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency, meeting the EPA’s strict performance standards. Understanding how ENERGY […]
Cooling Towers & Water Costs
Over six years, water and wastewater costs rose sharply; meanwhile, electricity costs stabilized or slightly decreased in some areas. Previously, large facilities relied on chilled water and cooling tower systems as the standard for air conditioning. However, concerns about Legionella, water scarcity, and high-performance goals are prompting reevaluation of water use in cooling systems. As […]