If you’re a facility maintenance manager at a school, hotel, retail center, office park, or industrial complex, you likely have a long list of items to stay on top of. And when it comes to your janitorial services, you might think hiring, firing, and payroll are the bulk of what you’re responsible for. But the truth is, […]
Here at The Budd Group, we take pride in the work our people provide for our many clients. Our ability to consistently guarantee this quality of services begins with our hiring practices. As an equal opportunity employer, there are no barriers to anyone who wishes to join our team. That said, we take many personality traits
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If you’re struggling with facility management (FM) at your school, you’re not alone. The industry is changing at breakneck speed, with tech advancements like the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI transforming how modern schools operate. New government regulations are increasing pressure to follow evolving best practices. In addition, a mounting labor shortage means that
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In a year already fraught with disaster, 2020’s Atlantic hurricane season is poised to be the second most active season, just behind 2005. By the end of September 2020, the east coast has seen 24 tropical or subtropical cyclones, 23 named storms, 8 minor to moderate hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. And experts project that
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As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, autumn heralds a time of transformation not just in nature but also within the operations of manufacturing plants. For factory owners and managers, the change of seasons is an opportune moment to conduct comprehensive maintenance to ensure the facility is in top condition. This not only enhances productivity
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Events play a pivotal role in fostering community in higher education schools. However, limited staffing or resources can make it difficult to pull these events off. You might have a big vision, but making your events a reality hinges on several factors. The Budd Group’s mission is to help every event at your school shine.
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The national economy is always in flux, but the past two years have been particularly turbulent, in no small part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many industries are gradually recovering, public education institutions still face a significant labor shortage across the board. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the state and local public education sectors
Construction projects are designed to enhance your commercial facility, but if you don’t clean up afterward, your building will be anything but better off. Dust, debris, and misplaced materials are commonplace during and after any construction process, no matter how big or small. Letting these materials linger undoubtedly diminishes your facility’s appearance. More importantly, however,
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There’s a reason concrete floors can be found in a wide range of facilities across many industries. Concrete floors are durable, versatile, and relatively easy to maintain with the proper processes. That said, even the strongest concrete floor is susceptible to wear and tear, especially in a highly active setting. Proper commercial floor maintenance and repair are
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One vital part of ensuring your facility’s grounds are set up for success this winter is hiring a landscape maintenance services company to take care of any existing issues and prep your property for the elements. After all, you want to avoid potentially costly issues that result from landscape neglect, especially if you’ve invested a fair amount
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Hard flooring can be hard to care for, no pun intended. Durable coatings such as epoxy and wax protect your floors from various threats, but they don’’t last forever. As these coatings wear down, the time grows closer to when they need to be replaced. Before applying a new seal, however, the previous one must be completely
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In the beginning months of the COVID-19 pandemic, some prominent voices expressed optimism about the virus’ trajectory, projecting that life might get back to normal in the early to mid-summer. While U.S. case numbers did begin to decline during the summer, recent data has shown a major spike in the spread of this disease. And
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In our everyday lives, we are familiar with the concept of cleaning, whether it be sweeping our homes, dusting off furniture, or washing dishes. However, when it comes to certain industries or specialized environments, basic cleaning practices are simply not enough. A higher degree of cleaning, often referred to as technical cleaning, becomes necessary. Technical cleaning
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Your school’s gymnasium floors must be in proper shape to endure high levels of activity and keep students, staff, and guests safe at all times. Stripping and waxing your gym floors about every 12-18 months (or as needed) protects them from abrasions, spills, discoloration, and more while providing a smooth, slip-resistant, easy to clean surface
When is the Best Time to Apply Commercial Floor Wax to a School’s Gymnasium? Read Post »
Winter can bring lots of challenges for your facility, including inclement weather and snow day closings, the need for snow and ice removal, scheduling issues around the holidays, and more. But one thing you might not have considered in your list of winter hassles is the rapid spread of illness that can lead to mass
At first glance, it might not seem like floors have much of an impact on learning outcomes. However, schools that lack sturdy, safe, aesthetically pleasing floors don’t do their students or faculty any favors. At best, worn down floors can become major distractions — at worst, they’re serious safety hazards. Choosing the right type of
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The health and well-being of your employees has a direct effect on your business’ bottom line. When employees fall ill, get injured, or lose motivation, your business pays the price, so it’s in your best interest to improve the health of every space within your facility, especially those that experience the highest levels of activity.
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Commercial facilities can be major contributors to environmental problems in more ways than one. Knowing this, many industries and businesses have made concerted efforts over the past several decades to reduce their carbon footprint and become better stewards of their surroundings overall. Two strong examples of this shift toward greater sustainability include green cleaning methods
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Facilities rely on adept, regular maintenance to remain safe, efficient, and valuable. Every area and component must be accounted for in these efforts. Failing to keep up with maintenance tasks will eventually result in inefficient operations, compliance failures, costly repairs, and other liabilities. The challenge for businesses across all industries is hiring and training reliable
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While the air we breathe is all around us, we can’t see it with the naked eye. As a result, we don’t often think about the quality of the air inside our homes or workplaces. Just because we can’t get a visual on indoor air, however, doesn’t mean that it can’t affect our health or
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Janitorial providers have an enormous responsibility. These services keep a facility beautiful, safe, sanitary, secure, and operational via a wide range of tasks (i.e., cleaning, inspections, repairs, etc.). Of course, proper facility maintenance isn’t just about the quantity and frequency of these tasks, but also their quality. It doesn’t matter how many people you employ
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In a previous blog, we explored the various advantages of vinyl flooring for educational facilities. And while vinyl is certainly a good fit for many areas inside a school setting, this isn’t the only flooring material suited for schools; some rooms might require more flexibility, slip resistance, sound absorption, and more. Let’s examine why some educational
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Summer is a time for less work and more play – there’s still work to do, however. If your facility’s concrete floors have seen better days, you don’t want to neglect them all season long. There’s no time like the present to repair, finish, and/or polish your commercial concrete flooring. And as it turns out, summer is an
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Recent developments in vaccines for COVID-19 and accelerated distribution have revealed something of a light at the end of the tunnel. However, it will still take time to fully move on from this pandemic. Even if we do approach what experts call “herd immunity,” some individuals will still be susceptible to contracting and/or transmitting the
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that typical Americans spend about 93% of their time indoors. This number might seem shocking at first, but not after one considers how most Americans spend their days, often in vehicles, offices, air-conditioned spaces, at home, or in the classroom. Indeed, students at all levels aren’t exempt from this
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Whether it’s a blizzard, tropical storm, hurricane, earthquake, tornado, etc., it’s no secret that most natural disasters make a mess. And while the severity and nature of this mess will depend on the location, strength, and type of event, even mild to moderate natural disasters can have a major impact on a facility’s operations and
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As winter 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 up to a month, facility managers have the time and space to perform detailed, in-depth projects without disrupting students and staff. Deep cleaning
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Facility managers know that maintaining the beautification of their property’s grounds is just as important as the safety and well-being of their building’s tenants. In fact, a facility’s curb appeal is often one of the most important – and overlooked – facets of facility management. You may be wondering whether winter landscaping is truly worth the investment.
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In any line of work, productivity is essential but safety is paramount. Without proper safety protocols, businesses put their entire operation and, more importantly, their people at risk. It goes without saying that these outcomes are bad for business, not to mention they’re bad in their own right. Moreover, employees do their best work in
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When a disease as pervasive and novel as COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 enters society, it can be easy to forget that other illnesses are still around. Simply put, sickness is a reality, and if you run a business, you must expect your employees to come down with something at some point. In this current situation, however, the challenge
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