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Facility Maintenance Winter Prep Tips

Winter can be a challenging time for facility managers and maintenance professionals. Cold temperatures, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on your building and pose various health and safety risks. However, with careful planning and proactive measures, y...

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Ensuring Good Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Facilities

June 09, 2023

The recent devastating wildfires in Canada have not only caused widespread destruction but have also triggered a domino effect, leading to deteriorating air quality in neighboring regions, including parts of the United States. This alarming situation...

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Using Programmable Water Technologies to Reduce Waste

May 12, 2023

Sloan, a leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, has developed a suite of Programmed Water Technologies (PWT) to address the issue of water abuse in commercial buildings. It is designed to minimize water abuse by controlling the length o...

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Did you know 80% of a facility's complaints come from the restrooms?

November 22, 2022

Restrooms only occupy 5% of a typical commercial facility, but they contain 20% of the dirt and are the source of 80% of building complaints. Do you have the right products and equipment to keep your restrooms looking great? No matter how big or...

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Top 9 Must Have Tools Every Maintenance Professional Needs

October 31, 2022

A professional Maintenance worker is knowledgeable about their trade and skilled with their hands. You are constantly challenged on the job, such as having to navigate enclosed areas, avoiding health hazards, and other difficulties. How can you addre...

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Vandalism in Your Restroom Stalls

June 22, 2022

One of the most abused areas of a restroom is the stalls or partitions. There are many ways we can deter vandalism as well as prepare ourselves for quick fixes when vandalism happens. Let’s take a look at some of the ways we can upgrade our facility....

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Protecting Your Stockroom from Supply Shortages: The Importance of Stockroom Organization and Maintaining Inventory

April 27, 2022

A well-organized and operating stockroom is essential to maintaining commercial facilities such as: High Rise Buildings, Hospitals, Schools, Airports, Condominiums, Conference Centers, and other buildings where operations need to be seamless.The worl...

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MRO and Why It's Essential to Facilities

January 24, 2022

Do you know what MRO is? Do you know the impact MRO has on your maintenance facility?Many don't really value the importance of MRO or maintenance, repair, and operations, especially in how MRO plays a role in keeping facilities running fluidly. ...

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Water Quality Associations launches Certified Treatment Designer Program

May 26, 2021

The Water Quality Association is now offering a new professional certification for people who work in business-to-business sales and support. The Certified Treatment Designer seal assures water treatment dealers of getting knowledgeable technical sup...

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Industry Trends and Predictions

March 29, 2021

2021 is a year for change, modernization, and new ideas. The industry is growing beyond technology advancements and education is an important step in updating the conditions and experiences for both workers and customers. Find out some of our industr...

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Preparing for Storm Season

March 19, 2021

ith the start of spring comes an increase in storm frequency and intensity. Preparing for a storm can potentially prevent or at least decrease the damage that may occur during a storm. There are a few preventative measures that can be taken before a ...

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A.O. Smith targets reduction in greenhouse gas emission

March 17, 2021

A.O. Smith announced its goal to reduce the company's greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025. As energy and water demands increase, consumers are looking for products that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and avoid single-use plastics.Patr...

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Legionella Concerns Increase as Buildings Reopen

January 12, 2021

Buildings that have been closed for extended periods of time may be at higher risk for Legionella outbreaks.Legionella bacteria is found naturally in freshwater environments, such as lakes and streams. However, it becomes a health concern when it gro...

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Future of Plumbing

December 28, 2020

Plumbers and the plumbing industry are not what it used to be. Long gone are the days of old school repairmen, or maintenance workers that are only men.Consumers in the past went with whatever was recommended to them by a maintenance worker. While th...

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AD Finalizes Merger with Delta Distributers

December 28, 2020

D Pipe, Valves, and Fittings has finalized a merger agreement with Delta Distributors effective January 1, 2021. The two groups share a history of serving and advocating for independents, according to AD Chairman and CEO Bill Weisberg. The process en...

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Home Industry Giant to Expand Smart Water Tech to New Homes

December 28, 2020

Moen and Lennar, one of the leading homebuilders, are joining forced to put Moen Smart Water technology in Lennar homes nationwide. The Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff is an all-in-one security system that will give homeowners complete control over t...

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Gas Leaks and What to do

December 03, 2020

Did you know?Natural gas is odorless and colorless; the rotten eggs smell is added in. Mercaptan, the additive that makes gas smell, contains sulfur. This added component makes it easier to detect gas in the event of a leak. Mercaptan blends well wit...

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Understanding drain cleaning equipment

August 25, 2020

Plumbing systems are largely out-of-sight, out-of-mind for those who occupy commercial buildings, and many facilities personnel who has fished soda bottles, t-shirts, cigarette butts, and everything in-between out of drains know the importance of dra...

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Keep pests out of your empty school building this fall

August 20, 2020

So many schools across the U.S. have made the move to a fully virtual curriculum for the fall semester, leaving school buildings largely unoccupied for additional months after the summer break.The extended break in foot traffic through schools presen...

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3 ways to combat Legionella in dormant water systems

August 18, 2020

Buildings across the U.S. that have remained closed due to COVID-19 related concerns are urged by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to consider the potential risk of legionella bacteria developing in stagnant water in plumbing syste...

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What facilities managers can do to prevent crime

July 27, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. has created a struggling economy, which historically leads to rising crime.There is still much uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and its impact on the economy as it has not yet fully ended. However, it has alread...

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Measuring green: Commercial buildings give back to the planet

July 23, 2020

We have heard “go green” for decades and now that the global pandemic has emphasized building health, that theme is beginning to resonate with more people.In fact, developers are now going even further with “deep green” buildings. The commercial buil...

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Get a handle on hygiene

June 29, 2020

Addressing the anxiety associated with the spread of viruses over surfaces without going over the facility’s budget can seem nearly impossible.Some places simply just cannot switch over to sensor technology no matter how badly they would like to help...

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4 Steps to Successful Facilities Management

June 23, 2020

What does it mean to be a successful facility manager or engineer?Having a small modification to your daily routine can make a huge impact on your facility.At its core, facility operations maintain consistency through all responsive procedures to bri...

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