Paint booth cleaning is not a job for the faint-hearted. It requires a keen eye for detail, the willingness to get dirty, and the patience to do it right. It’s a task that many people take for granted. Still, it’s an essential part of maintaining a clean and safe work environment—especially if you’re in the automotive, […]
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The education sector has faced challenges and opportunities in its facility management as trends and innovations continue to evolve. As a leader in facility maintenance, we encourage you to consider the successes and failures of the past year as a blueprint for future improvements. By embracing these insights and solutions, you can pave the way for a more
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Flu season poses significant challenges for businesses, institutions, and communities yearly. Beyond the evident health risks, the indirect consequences—such as increased absenteeism, potential lawsuits, and tarnished reputations—can be equally detrimental. Engaging in preemptive measures, such as the disinfection services offered by The Budd Group, can mitigate these complications. Let’s delve a bit deeper into why you should
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Many roles must be fulfilled within a school to ensure the best safety and learning outcomes for all students. Without competent facility managers and custodial staff, all occupants would struggle to stay focused on their work, morale would decline, and so would overall well-being. As time ticks on, however, those who have been in facility management and
Winter is a double-edged sword for many businesses. On the one hand, the holidays can bring major boosts in sales and foot traffic — on the other hand, winter weather can throw a wrench in operations and threaten the safety of workers and customers alike. And now that the holiday season has passed, many businesses
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Medical researchers have now had several months to examine how COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 spreads and which measures mitigate transmission. While this research is ongoing, two of the most significant ways to limit the spread of infection seem to be wearing masks/face coverings in public (especially indoors) and maintaining a distance of at least six feet from others
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As spring break quickly approaches, it’s an opportune time for facility managers to coordinate and prioritize specialty maintenance projects while K-12 schools, universities and colleges are closed. With most buildings unoccupied for a week or possibly more, facility managers have the time and space to perform detailed, in-depth projects without disrupting students and staff. Deep
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Maintaining a clean work environment means keeping trash off the floors and in the garbage bin. As an individual staff member, you probably don’t think much of the waste you accumulate on a daily basis. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that up to 90% of waste produced by U.S. offices can actually be recycled. So,
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Industrial kitchens must prioritize safety and sanitation above all else for the sake of employees, customers, and the business’ reputation. A kitchen’s floors play a major role in determining the safety and cleanliness of the entire area. After all, industrial floors endure regular foot traffic, impact, food and liquid spills, and more. If your kitchen’s
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A school is only as successful as its students. Many factors impact student retention and learning outcomes, but few are more potent than the quality of campus facilities, especially for resident students. Reports from the US General Accounting Office (GAO) show that about 1 out of every 3 schools built prior to 1970 requires significant repairs, and
Earth Day and springtime, serve as reminders of the critical role sustainability plays in office facility management. Incorporating green practices is no longer just a trend but a necessity for businesses aiming to reduce their environmental footprint, enhance efficiency, and foster a healthier workspace. The importance of sustainability surpasses environmental benefits; for businesses, it impacts everything from cost savings
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Nashville, renowned for its vibrant music scene, rich history, and booming tourism, offers a golden opportunity for restaurants to thrive. As visitors flock to experience the city’s unique culture and cuisine, the first impression a restaurant makes can significantly impact its success. This is where impeccable cleanliness plays a critical role. The Budd Group provides top-tier Nashville restaurant cleaning services that ensure
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Are you confident that your biopharma facility is maintaining the precise temperature and humidity levels for product integrity and regulatory compliance? Indeed, the biopharma industry is required to employ best practices that help ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of products. These environmental factors — temperature, humidity, and sanitation — directly impact the stability of pharmaceutical compounds and the performance of
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Just three miles outside Chicago lies Riverside, Illinois, a quiet 1,600-acre village that looks like a tidy Stepford suburb. Few people, however, know that it helped set the mold for many more ‘burbs to come. In the 1860s, a group of local investors wanted to lure home buyers to their land, so they commissioned landscape
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In any industry, finding the right person for the job is paramount to a business’s continued success. Unfortunately, hiring the best candidates is sometimes easier said than done. Many businesses lack the necessary resources to thoroughly search for, vet, and process potential hires. Outsourcing these responsibilities might seem like an undue expense, but doing so
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We might not be able to see the air that surrounds us, but the quality of said air can nevertheless have a major impact on our health and well-being. A multitude of airborne contaminants can make their way inside buildings, including bacteria, dust, fungal spores, pollen, and, of course, viruses — the pandemic triggered by
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Keeping your employees and customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic requires a holistic approach to cleaning and disinfection. While airborne transmission remains the most potent avenue for COVID-19 transmission, the virus can also live on surfaces for several hours and potentially days and find new hosts this way as well. As such, your office
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Transitioning from a traditional office or job site to your living room takes time to perfect. Your home office is rife with distractions and booby traps: TV, pets, kids, and, yes, that 55-ounce container of peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets. I started working from home about six months ago and there are still some things I
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February 2023 WINSTON-SALEM, NC — The Budd Group, a North Carolina-based facilities services company, is proud to celebrate 60 years of growth in services, geographic scope, and capabilities. As the family-owned company has expanded from its North Carolina roots to serving businesses and educational institutions throughout the Southeast, they have held fast to a commitment
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The Budd Group Joins the ISSA Hygieia Network The Budd Group, a leading facility service company headquartered in North Carolina, is pleased to announce it has joined the ISSA Hygieia Network, the first women’s network for the global cleaning community. The Budd Group and the Hygieia Network share the same commitment to ethical leadership, integrity and
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The Budd Group has been named to the 2017 Grant Thornton North Carolina 100®, which ranks the state’s largest private companies by revenue. The Budd Group is featured on the complete list that was released in the October issue of Business North Carolina and on the Grant Thornton website. The Budd Group is one of
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In a display of commitment towards creating a healthier future, The Budd Group has proudly announced its sponsorship for the American Heart Association Walk scheduled for October 7th, 2023. This collaboration marks not just an event but a stride towards a brighter, heart-healthy world. Why the American Heart Association Walk Matters Heart disease and stroke remain dominant adversaries to
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In the manufacturing and automotive industries, the cleanliness of paint booths is critical not only for the quality of the paint jobs but also for maintaining efficient operations. A well-maintained paint booth prevents contaminants from ruining paintwork, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and extends the lifespan of both the paint booth and the paint
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The arrival of a novel disease like the one society now faces tends to override most other health and safety concerns. Of course, the presence of COVID-19 does not nullify all other safety protocols, such as fire safety. Indeed, some of the measures taken to prevent the transmission COVID-19 may actually interfere with a facility’s
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After a long year of sporadic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, people everywhere are eager to hit the gym once more. Fortunately, the advent of various effective vaccines for COVID-19 and increased distribution bodes well for gyms and their members this year. Whether you’re preparing to open your fitness center back up or attend your local
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When something breaks down it can have a major impact on your operations, and in some cases put you, your employees, and your customers in harm’s way. The best way to avoid these outcomes is to stay on top of regular maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspection, and minor repairs and renovations. Let’s dig deeper
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If your property and assets are not properly maintained, it’s only a matter of time until something goes wrong. Even a minor issue can snowball into a major catastrophe that costs your business significant time, money, and resources to resolve. Hiring a maintenance team is a no-brainer for your bottom line, then. However, you don’t
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It’s good to keep it real, but when it comes to lawn care, taking care of the real deal can become a major burden. It might come as no surprise, then, that artificial grass is becoming an increasingly popular choice for residents yearning for beautiful yards year-round. Artificial lawns are constructed from synthetic fibers (usually polyethylene or
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First and foremost, you have to ask the right questions. Asking those questions makes a significant difference in getting the honest answers that will sway your final decision. Let us help you navigate the process with this list of questions for each step in the interview and bidding process. Questions to Ask when Choosing a
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Disposable gloves can be immensely useful across industries and for a variety of tasks, preventing cross-contamination, protecting the skin from direct contact with viruses and bacteria, and more. However, the expendable nature of these gloves creates enormous amounts of waste, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic when PPE (personal protective equipment) usage is at an
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