Tag: Maintenance
Commercial Real Estate Industry Continues To Achieve Utilities Savings
Data from BOMA’s Experience Exchange Report reflects results of the industry's focus on energy efficiency.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Angry Janitors!
ISSA has introduced a new mobile game, Angry Janitors, a free app designed to educate players on hygiene awareness while keeping them engaged and entertained. Are you keen enough on workplace cleaning to earn a Golden Plunger???
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: QR Code Service Link from MovinCool
This new feature provides customers smartphone access to online warranty and service support information.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Glycol Chiller Methodology
This week's question asks for specifics on glycol maintenance practices in chillers.
ISSA Engages GSA On Federal Strategic Sourcing
While ISSA supports strategic sourcing, it is opposed to implementing it in a manner that would have an unreasonably burdensome economic impact on the JanSan community and the private sector generally.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Recycling Hauling Fees
One facility manager is looking for ways to eliminate hauling fees for recycling.
Roofing Trends: Limiting Overhead Risk
Trends in roofing continue to focus on safety and longevity.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Aging Astroturf
While most people imagine astroturf lasts forever, that's clearly not the case. So what is the average lifespan of astroturf?
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Workplace Annoyances–Food In The Keyboard
Most people eat at their desks, but how many facility managers have had to deal with cleaning food out of keyboards? #throwbackthursday #tbt
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Maintenance Apps
What is a good smart phone app for managing maintenance crews?
Tricks Of The Trade: Forklift Damage Issues
Is it possible to protect facilities when forklift operators treat their equipment like bumper cars? From the September 2013 issue.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Sewage Odors
How can a facility manager resolve a persistent problem with sewage odors?
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: MaintenanceMaster from Magnatag
These whiteboards are designed to help facility managers reduce equipment downtime and increase staff efficiency by visually communicating preventive maintenance scheduling.
Tricks Of The Trade: Sub-Carpet Discoveries
Getting a concrete subfloor cleaned up enough for reuse requires the advice of Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom. From the August 2013 issue.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Falling Metal Halide Lamps
One facility manager seeks advice on efforts to secure lamps to keep them from falling onto the factory floor.
Survey Reveals Drop In Pressure; Fewer Cutbacks For Cleaning Industry
P&G Professional™ report reveals cautious optimism apparent for all except the healthcare sector.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Compact Air Movers from Sanitaire
Featuring compact, lightweight design, three new models from Sanitaire expedite the drying of carpet and floors.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Hospital Drinking Fountain Maintenance
In a healthcare facility, one manager asks for assistance with establishing a maintenance program for drinking fountains.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Chewing Gum Removal
A project manager at a university struggles with the thorough removal of residual chewing gum stuck in porous surfaces.
Services & Maintenance: Honing In On Pest Birds
Facility managers use maintenance and exclusion tactics to repel unwelcome guests. From the July 2013 issue.