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How to Protect Hard Surfaces from Furniture Damage
Floors receive a lot of wear and tear, and not just from people walking over them. Standing up, sitting down, pulling out chairs and shuffling furniture configurations to suit changing needs are daily occurrences. Dirt and grime affect your floor in ways we can clean...
Ultimate Checklist for Hiring a Commercial Carpet Cleaner
Commercial carpet cleaning requires a significant investment. You want to keep your carpet in ideal condition for as long as possible. The longer you can keep your carpet clean and healthy, the greater the return you can achieve from your investment. As a property...
Meet the Facility Manager – Nick Lemm of U.S. Xpress
What is it like to manage the real estate and facilities for largest privately held truckload carrier in the country? You’ll find out in this edition of Meet the Facility Manager. Today, we are pleased to introduce you to Nick Lemm, Director of Corp. Real Estate...
Top Facility Management Tips, Advice & Resources from 2017
If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that every year will bring something new. There are always lessons to be learned and ways to improve. As we move into 2018, we want to take a moment to look back on some of the top facility management tips, advice and...
3 Top Facility Management Trends to Watch in 2018
As we head into the final stretch of 2017, many facility managers are starting to set their sights on the year ahead. They are assessing the progress made throughout the year, the challenges that remain, and the areas they need to focus their attention on moving...
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...