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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?

If this winter’s extreme cold weather put your landscaping through the ringer, you’re not alone. Winter poses many challenges for shrubs and plants, such as early cold spells, alternating freeze/thaw cycles, frozen soil and the bright winter sun.

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.

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 […]

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) field is diverse and offers a multitude of job opportunities. The good news is, HVAC careers are always in demand.

The touchless, or automatic faucet, is becoming a more popular choice for business owners to install in the kitchens, breakrooms and restrooms. 

We’ve all heard the phrase “If it’s not broke, then don’t fix it.” The problem with that theory is when it comes down to cost. If you wait until something brakes with your expensive piece of equipment, you’re going to spend significantly more money in the long run.