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New Research & National Lawn Care Month To kick off April, NALP launched National Lawn Care Month and released survey results on Americans’ lawn care knowledge.  According to the February Harris Poll survey, most Americans lack basic understanding of proper lawn care and maintenance practices. Meanwhile, 78% of U.S. adults report having a home with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ways to Reduce HVAC Costs Depending on the local climate and air recirculation, conditioning outside air may significantly impact a building’s cooling load. For example, spaces like theaters or auditoriums, which hold many people, often require substantial energy to condition outside air. Additionally, areas where air cannot be recirculated due to specific tasks also face […]

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 […]

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 […]

Every day people depend on the safe and reliable operations of the building’s elevators. Knowing the different types of elevator maintenance contract options that best meet the facility’s requirements can greatly increase the chances of saving money. Four commonly-used types of maintenance contracts offer a range of coverage. Full Maintenance To begin with, total responsibility […]

Whether you are a property manager, facilities manager, or building owner, there are key areas for which to pay attention. Proper Lease Agreement Put together a proper lease agreement. For a relationship with an experienced attorney to ensure it complies with local and state laws. Create Lasting Relationships With Contractors You want to create a […]

April showers are right around the corner and high-performance matting is more than likely going to be a major component to keep your facility’s floors clean, dry and slip free. Matting can go a long way with trapping moisture and dirt, which leads to a reduction in cleaning. Entrance Mat Care Tips Following are 10 […]