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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.
Replace or Repair—Boiler 101
Heating season is among us, which means you need to know your facility’s boilers are ready and reliable for the winter season. Boilers and water heaters have finite service lives. They will eventually require replacement or repair, even with comprehensive maintenance.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 • […]
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 […]