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Continuum Services announced last month One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield  earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by […]

New research is released as part of National Lawn Care Month Herndon, Va., March 31, 2016 – The National Association of Landscape Professionals is kicking off National Lawn Care Month this April by releasing the results of a new consumer survey that takes the pulse of Americans’ lawn care knowledge. The results of the survey, conducted online by […]

Water and wastewater costs have risen at a phenomenal rate over the last six years. At the same time, the cost of electricity has stabilized, and in some areas actually decreased slightly. In the past, conventional chilled water/cooling tower air conditioning was the norm for large facilities. With all the new concern with Legionella, the […]

The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)  released its 2016 Buyer’s Guide in May. Each year, this guide is distributed to customers and supply-chain partners at POWER-GEN and the AHR Expo. This free publication is the comprehensive list of products and services from ABMA member companies. To view the guide of member products and services click […]

Continuum Services is proud to announce One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance […]

Reduce HVAC Costs Depending on local climate and the amount of air being re-circulated in a building, conditioning outside air may account for a significant portion of cooling load. Spaces that can hold many people at one time such as a theater or auditorium and those that cannot recirculate air due to tasks being performed […]

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 […]

Heating season is among us, which means you need to know your facility’s boilers are ready and reliable for the fall and winter seasons. Boilers and water heaters have finite service lives. They will eventually require replacement or repair, even with comprehensive maintenance. Even though a unit’s age is a key consideration, it’s not the […]

Every day people depend on the safe and reliable operations of the building’s vertical transportation system. Knowing the different types of elevator maintenance contract options that meet the facility’s requirements can greatly increase the chances of saving money. There are four commonly used types of maintenance contracts which offer a range of coverage. Full Maintenance: […]

Whether you are a property manager, facilities manager or building owner, there are some key mistakes you want to avoid. Avoiding the below “don’ts” may seem easy enough, but a reminder is always helpful. Don’t delay, start today! DON’T put together a makeshift lease agreement. Make sure to draw up a lease with your attorney […]