by Tracey Allen | Jul 25, 2016 | Expert Tips
When the public thinks about schools, colleges and universities (whether it’s a K-12 school or a major university), they tend to think about books, teachers, support staff and activities. But the facilities on a campus play a huge role in the overall learning...
by Tracey Allen | Jul 9, 2016 | Expert Tips
When the unthinkable happens and the central boiler or chiller in your facility goes out unexpectedly, you know where all eyes immediately turn: to you—the facilities manager. The cause may be the result of an electrical storm, a power surge or some other event beyond...
by Tracey Allen | Jun 7, 2016 | Expert Tips
As a commercial building owner you know that maintaining your building’s operations can be a significant financial burden. It can be particularly painful when you have to use capital for maintenance and improvement instead of using that money to grow your business....
by Tracey Allen | Jun 3, 2016 | Expert Tips
If you own a commercial property, your building can either be a great asset, or a ball-and-chain that limits your ability to succeed. Building environments matter. Whether you are competing for employees or for customers, your building needs to compete with the...
by Tracey Allen | May 30, 2016 | Expert Tips
If you’re the owner of a commercial building or an industrial facility, the ultimate decisions about upgrading systems such as your buildings HVAC equipment usually end up on your desk. You have the unenviable task of balancing needed repairs against other capital...
by Tracey Allen | May 25, 2016 | Expert Tips
As the Procurement Officer of a commercial building, you’re responsible for purchases that meet your company’s needs without busting the budget. It sounds pretty straightforward, but it’s a little more involved than it sounds on the surface, and it requires a good...
