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What Makes Outsourcing Facility Management a Smart Move for Public Schools
December 20, 2024
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
What Repairs to Expect After a Hurricane For Your Business
October 29, 2024
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
What Should Your Manufacturing Plant’s Autumn Maintenance Schedule Look Like?
November 28, 2023
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
What Support Does Your Higher Education Facility Need for Its Events?
October 30, 2023
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
What to Add to Your Education Facility’s Summer Checklist and While Managing a Labor Shortage
July 27, 2022
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
What to Do After a Major Construction Project at Your Commercial Facility
May 19, 2022
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,
What to Know about Concrete Joint and Crack Repair
October 25, 2024
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
What to Know About Getting Your Landscape Ready for Winter
November 7, 2022
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
What to Look for in a Cleanroom Cleaning Partner
June 26, 2026
Struggling facilities teams aren’t falling behind because they lack effort. They are falling behind because the environment is changing faster than many systems can keep
What to Watch as Spring Activity Accelerates
March 23, 2026
Field insights from properties across the Southeast Across the Southeast, April reveals how landscapes handled winter and early spring. Turf begins pushing growth, foot traffic
What You Should Know About Chemical Free Floor Stripping
January 20, 2022
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
What Your Business Can Do to Avoid Being Affected by This Winter’s “Twindemic”
December 5, 2024
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
When Basic Cleaning Practices Aren’t Enough: What Is Technical Cleaning?
July 1, 2023
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 Facilities Risk Becomes Leadership Risk
July 16, 2026
Why private school facility management deserves a place in conversations about institutional risk, reputation and long-term planning. Private school leaders are accustomed to thinking carefully
When is the Best Time to Apply Commercial Floor Wax to a School’s Gymnasium?
October 25, 2024
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.
When to Disinfect and When to Sanitize: Protecting Your People from Germs This Winter and Beyond
February 28, 2023
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
Where Spring Starts to Get Harder to Control
April 22, 2026
FIELD INSIGHTS FROM PROPERTIES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST May is when spring landscapes stop feeling predictable. Growth surges, weeds spread faster, and bed lines begin to
Why Commercial Vinyl Flooring Is Ideal for Education Facilities
October 23, 2024
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
Why Common Periodic Carpet Cleaning Services Are Best for Employee Health
October 5, 2022
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,
Why Custodial Costs Are Becoming a Board-Level Issue for Public School Districts
July 22, 2026
For most of the last generation, custodial operations have lived quietly in the operational layer of public school districts — a line item managed by
Why Facilities Teams Need Continuous Learning to Stay Ahead
April 22, 2026
Facilities teams stay ahead when learning is continuous. This article explores how training, structure, and day-to-day improvement help operations stay consistent, resilient, and prepared for
Why Green Cleaning and Recycling Is a Great Message to Send Your Employees
October 29, 2024
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
Why Maintenance Technician Outsourcing May Be Right for Your Facility
October 23, 2024
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
Why Personal Air Quality Meters Are More Important Now Than Ever
October 28, 2024
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
Why Principals Shouldn’t Have to Manage Custodial Issues
July 22, 2026
Ask any principal what they spent their week on, and you’ll hear about instructional coaching, student support, staff development, and family communication. Ask them what
Why Quality Assurance Is Essential for Janitorial Services
October 29, 2024
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,
Why Some Education Facilities Implement Commercial Rubber Flooring
October 23, 2024
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
Why Summer Is a Great Time for Interior Concrete Finishing and Polishing
June 29, 2022
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
Why We Recommend a MERV 13 or Better for Office Air Filtration During COVID-19
October 28, 2024
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