The world has learned many lessons from this ongoing pandemic, and we’re bound to learn many more by the time we’ve gotten past it. One of the biggest takeaways over the past year and a half would be the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), which largely relies on efficient ventilation and air filtration. Cleaner […]
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In 1972, the American Lung Association (ALA) instated “Clean Air Week” in May to inform the public about how air quality can affect one’s respiratory health. Two decades later, in 1994, the ALA expanded this initiative, devoting the entire month of May to clean air awareness. This year and last, Clean Air Month has a renewed
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No building could remain functional, beautiful, and sanitary for long without janitorial services. Religious facilities are no exception. Indeed, maintaining a clean, distraction-free sanctuary is paramount to fostering a strong community and encouraging new members to join. While all cleaning tasks warrant attention and care, cleaning churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious facilities requires additional caution
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You can’t afford to neglect your facility’s flooring. Dirty, deteriorating floors don’t just become major eyesores — they also become health and safety hazards for employees, customers, and all other occupants. Of course, staying on top of commercial floor maintenance is often easier said than done. Certain processes require the right expertise and equipment to accomplish correctly,
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As the weather warms and you’re taking stock of facility needs, you might consider hiring a commercial cleaning service to help you with some of the items on your to-do list. Whether you’re managing a bustling office space, a high-traffic educational facility, or a thriving healthcare center, keeping your buildings clean and usable is of the utmost
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In today’s fast-paced business world, the cleanliness and maintenance of your facilities play a crucial role in not only preserving the physical appearance of your premises but also in safeguarding the health, productivity, and confidence of your employees and clients. Commercial cleaning, however, goes beyond the mere act of tidying up; it’s a comprehensive service that
Maintaining a healthy, lush lawn would not be possible without the aid of proper fertilization. Fertilizer contains three essential nutrients that lawns rely on to thrive: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK), which, respectively, promote color and growth, bolster healthy roots, and boost overall lawn health. Different types of fertilizers contain different amounts of these three ingredients
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When running a business or managing an office, you never want to be caught off guard. There are so many things that you need to consider though, not just the cleaning of your business. For example, you’ll want to make sure that you have the latest business security camera systems installed so that you will never be
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Commercial office cleaning with The Budd Group is a unique opportunity to grow in your facility maintenance career. Our diverse service offerings allow professional development across industries. Whatever your skill set in facility maintenance, we are looking for enthusiastic team members to help us accomplish our mission, “to be a God-honoring company of excellence that safely delivers
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As a facility manager or office manager, you know the importance of commercial office cleaning. But there are two big questions to answer when planning your office cleaning project: how many commercial cleaning services do you need, and how often should cleaning be done? Planning office cleaning projects means hiring a janitorial team that helps you
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Indoor air pollution in schools is no small matter. Indeed, maintaining indoor air quality is a critical component of a healthy and productive learning environment. Poor air quality can lead to a wide range of problems, from increased absenteeism due to respiratory infections and allergies to decreased performance and concentration. Educational facility managers play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating common
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While winter can bring chilly temperatures, deep freezes, and the elements of ice, snow, sleet, and hail to your property, there’s one unsuspecting place it also impacts: your building’s interior. While the winter winds may be whipping outside, you likely have your heating system cranked up. And this is a good thing for keeping your
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first gained attention in late 2019/early 2020, few of us could have predicted that the world would still be battling SARS-CoV-2 and its variants over a year and a half later. Unfortunately, this modern pandemic is far from over, and experts believe that we may continue dealing with COVID-19 indefinitely. The
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For over 50 years, The Budd Group has made a concerted effort to enrich the communities we serve. Our enterprise has expanded since its creation in 1963, but this commitment to community service holds true, reflected in both the quality of our work and the various community projects and initiatives in which we participate. This fall, our
No matter what industry you’re in, your facility’s ongoing efficiency and operation depend on a network of interconnected functions. No detail can get left out of this equation. If, for instance, your workplace doesn’t promote health and wellness, your business might incur a host of sick days and customer complaints; if your plumbing systems are
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As the COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019) pandemic continues, plenty of confusion and concern remains regarding what precautions to take in public and how we should be behaving. Generally speaking, the U.S. government and organizations like the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) have taken a broad, cautious approach to minimizing the risk of spreading COVID-19,
During normal times, the standard school year would be approaching its end (or already over) for most students in the U.S. Of course, due to the COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, school has been out for several months across many regions, and no one is entirely sure when it will resume again. This postponement doesn’t render all school
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No matter where you work or spend most of your time, it’s now more important than ever that your immediate environment is clean and disinfected. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, and many of those infected with this virus aren’t even aware of it, as they may be asymptomatic (not showing signs of illness),
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as doctors and researchers continue to learn more about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), they’ve determined that the virus primarily passes from one host to another via airborne droplets. The virus can also survive for prolonged periods of time on various surfaces (fomites), but it hasn’t
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If your company is part of an essential industry that’s still open for business during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safer at Home and Shelter-in-Place orders, it’s natural to be concerned. You need to serve your community, but you also need to minimize risk. There is an option that allows you to move forward and remain open. On-site
Office and business closures due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns are challenging hurdles for owners, operators, and facility managers. But they also represent an opportunity for a proactive approach to public safety, and protecting the health and wellbeing of your teams and employees. Reducing Contamination and Infection Risk Normal operations mean there is a greater risk
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There has been no shortage of conflicting information regarding the COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Some of this is to be expected, though, considering the novel nature of this virus — COVID-19 behaves differently than other infectious diseases. Researchers have been hard at work trying to figure out the virus’ true origins, its short- and long-term effects, and
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While much of the country remains in full or partial lockdown due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019) pandemic, many areas have begun preparing to gradually reopen various parts of their economies. Of course, businesses deemed essential have been hard at work throughout this unprecedented time. Whether your facility has stayed open or plans on reopening
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One of the guiding theories in economics is the scarcity principle, which states that all goods are limited in supply, but unlimited in demand. This disequilibrium between supply and demand can lead to supply shortages in extreme circumstances, much like the current COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, this global viral outbreak has led to serious supply
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While all residential and commercial facilities require routine maintenance, every industry has its unique challenges and needs. The type and level of janitorial services needed to keep up a healthcare facility will differ from those required of a manufacturing plant, for instance. Likewise, active work settings, such as offices, corporate headquarters, or commercial centers, must receive their
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A clean office is a productive office. You want your workplace to be as tidy, sanitary, and safe as possible. Many businesses realize that they can only keep the office so clean on their own. This is when it’s time to outsource office cleaning services. But you can’t hire just any office cleaner. You hire the
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The Budd Group is committed to keeping Charleston, SC safe during the ongoing fight against the spread of COVID-19. We’re honored that The Citadel has trusted us with their commercial Covid disinfection and campus safety needs. “Every weeknight we’ve got commercial disinfection teams that are going to deploy across campus and what they’re really targeting
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If you are a campus administrator or facilities manager, your concerns about student safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues is understandable and warranted. When building out a plan for campus reopening, The Budd Group is a valuable partner. We’re working with Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) to help them prepare for student arrival this fall with thorough deep
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Times of crisis and chaos call for strong leaders. If you operate a business, the current moment presents the perfect opportunity for leaders to shine. Expressing strong leadership in your company, community, and industry won’t just bolster your business’ reputation — it will also ease the minds of your employees, partners, and customers while keeping
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Though the COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has been a part of our lives for nearly half a year now, individuals, businesses, and governments are still scrambling to figure out how to move forward in the midst of this ongoing threat. Many businesses have now resumed operations either partially or in full, while plenty of employees and customers
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