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How to Tackle Common Carpet Stains During the Holiday Season
Hard to believe, but the holiday season is here again. That means food, food, and more food. More than any other time of year, it seems like everywhere you turn in November and December there’s a tray of treats—from meatballs and cheese platters to pumpkin pie and...
Meet the Facility Manager – Diane K. Borgesen of Highwoods Properties
One of the newest buildings to dot the downtown Nashville skyline is the new Bridgestone Tower, the new corporate headquarters for Bridgestone Americas. And the woman who led the opening of that building is Diane Borgesen, Director of Asset Management for...
What FMs Need to Know About New OSHA Regulations for Fall Protection
From rooftop maintenance to window washing to construction, glass replacement and wet sealing, exterior maintenance jobs at elevated heights come with increased safety concerns. That’s why there are regulatory requirements in place that building owners and...
Quiz: How Clean is Your Building’s Carpet?
Carpet often gets taken for granted. With hundreds, or maybe even thousands, of people trampling on it every day, your building’s carpet really takes a beating. Plus, it becomes a magnet for all the dirt and debris that enters your building. That’s why carpet is one...
An Inside Look at What Goes Into Floor Cleaning a Stadium or Arena
September may sadly mark the end of the summer season, but for sports fans it’s one of the best months of the year. Major league baseball is gearing up for the playoffs. Both college football and the NFL kick off their seasons. And NHL players hit the ice in the first...
Productivity Tips for Facility Managers (from Facility Managers)
From maintenance, security, and cleaning to renovations, equipment, and budgeting, the duties of today’s facility and property managers are more broad and far-reaching than ever. Which is why productivity and efficiency are key words for FMs. With so many...
Nashville Office and Industrial Space Remains in High Demand
Last year we reported on the red-hot growth of Nashville’s commercial real estate market. This year, the story remains much the same, with the market continuing to see very healthy growth. One big factor that continues to fuel both office and industrial space...
Keeping Your Building’s Bathroom Floors Clean
When it comes to cleaning a facility’s floors, restrooms are too often not given the attention they need. While hard surface floors in areas like lobbies and hallways get meticulously cleaned and shined, bathrooms are mostly just swished with a string mop and a ton of...
How to Keep Your Hard Surface Flooring Looking Great
It’s all about the shine. If you’ve ever walked into the lobby of a building right after the floor’s been cleaned, you know hard surface flooring can make a big impact. A clean, shiny floor catches the eye and creates a polished, professional impression. Along with...
How to Choose the Right Vendors for Your Facility
From groundskeeping and HVAC maintenance to carpet cleaning and window washing, vendors are a vital part of building operations. Since not everything can be handled in-house, having external partners to handle certain tasks is essential. For facility managers, a...