Purchasing a home for the first time can be an exhilarating experience, but potential homebuyers must be aware that the home they could be buying might have hidden water damage. To the untrained eye, water damage and recurrent water issues …
Winter’s Here – Get Your Building Inspected Now
We’ve already seen very cold temperatures this winter, and we are far from the end of the season. During this time, it is imperative for you to prepare for the season’s imminent appearance by getting your building inspected. After all, …
Before You Leave for a Holiday Vacation
With the holidays upon us, many of us plan to travel in the next few weeks. If you plan to leave your house for more than a few days, consider shutting off them main water supply coming into your home. …
Are there ANY good cleaning companies out there?
We get it. We hear over and over again that there is no such thing as a good cleaning, housekeeping or janitorial company. In fact, for the most part, we agree with you. With at least one exception – our …
Communication Tips to Keep your Building Running Smoothly: “We Ask Them Not to Think For Us”
Proactive communication tips, tricks & strategies from the trenches of facility & property management. As we work with clients across all different industries, one thing’s consistent in facility & building operations – at least some portion of your time is …
Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck on Facilities Maintenance with Dave Burks of Sacred Heart Parish
Tips from an experienced maintenance director to streamline operations and reduce the costs of running a facility. In a perfect world, facilities maintenance managers would have an unlimited budget. But in reality, keeping the lights, plumbing, HVAC and other systems …
Tips to Beat the Heat with Tauquincy Neal, Facilities Manager at St. Charles City-County Library
Tactics to keep costs low and reduce building stress during the hot summer months from an experienced facilities manager. What are three issues you most commonly deal with when the temperature starts to climb? First, the hotter months bring a …
Dino Svraka, Indoor Hygienist at MET Environmental, on Mold Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
How to treat, prevent, and spot the first signs of mold with a seasoned indoor hygienist. Dino Svraka is an indoor hygienist in St. Louis and owner of MET Environmental, where he works with facilities to test for indoor contaminants, …
Sam McGowan, Maintenance Technician at Volunteers of America, on How He Handles Flooding Issues and How He Got His Start
Sam McGowan, maintenance tech at Volunteers of America in St. Louis, has been with the company for over 15 years. He began as a janitor, applied his plumbing and electrical skills to save the organization time and money, and was …
How Great Facility Managers Save Organizations Time And Money, With St. Louis Maintenance Director Bob Emery
Thoughts and advice from one of St. Louis’ most experienced facility managers. Bob Emery has been the Director of Maintenance for the St. Joseph Cottleville Parish, the largest parish in the St. Louis Archdiocese, for almost nine years. Throughout his …