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 …
Interview With YWCA Facilities Director Mark Rives
Facility management tips and tricks from a pro. Mark Rives, facilities director for St. Louis’ YWCA, has been working in the facility management field for decades. As a facilities director for one of the largest non-profits in our region, he …
3 Simple Ways to Save Money In Case Of A Building Emergency
Quick tips for when an emergency happens. Sometimes in facility management, messes, disasters or emergencies happen – no matter how much you’ve prepared ahead of time. Here are three quick tips you can use to minimize disruption, reduce downtime, and …
Are You Using Your Space Heater Safely?
Safety tips for using a space heater. To make sure your office stays safe this winter, here are five tips for using a space heater in and around your office, desk, or cubicle. PLACEMENT Make sure your space heater has …
Winter Refresher: 5 Tips to Prevent Falls, Accidents & Lawsuits
Simple strategies to prevent not-so-simple building issues during winter. Winter is just around the corner, and the snow and ice it brings can aggravate even the most experienced, organized facility managers. Refresh your memory with the 5 simple strategies below …
A Modern Winter Prep Checklist
Prevent damage to your building from water and extreme cold during the winter. You know your stuff about how to prep your building for winter. But as the cooler weather creeps in, it’s always helpful to be reminded of the …
5 Hiding Spots For Mold You Might Not Know About
Mold is challenging to detect and important to remove. Mold leads to all kinds of costly, damaging problems. Sometimes it’s hard for us to enjoy staying in a hotel, because we can easily detect water damage and subsequent mold outbreaks …
5 Common Mistakes in Commercial Carpet Maintenance
Taking the right steps to maintain your commercial carpet can enhance a building’s appearance, extend the life of your carpet, improve customer experience and boost indoor air quality. At Claria, our customers often ask us what they can do to …
How Long Should It Take to Clean My Building?
When giving janitorial service proposals, we often find it helpful to discuss cleaning production rates with customers or prospects. In general, most commercial cleaning production rates range from 2,600 square feet per hour to 4,000 square feet per hour, depending …