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Why Facilities Managers Need An Expert Single Point of Contact For All Facility Services – Interview w/Steve Hearon – Episode 12: Part 2 of 2
Facilities Managers possibly have one of the most demanding and challenging jobs in any industry. They are responsible for dozens, if not hundreds of locations, of major multi-site brands. Everything from commercial mechanical HVAC/R to lighting, site refreshes and...
Why Facilities Managers Need An Expert Single Point of Contact For All Facility Services – Interview w/Steve Hearon – Episode 11: Part 1 of 2
Facilities Managers possibly have one of the most demanding and challenging jobs in any industry. They are responsible for dozens, if not hundreds of locations, of major multi-site brands. Everything from commercial mechanical HVAC/R to lighting, site refreshes and...
Retail Expert Joins Forces With Facility Management Giant, Corrigo – Interview w/Troy Batchelor – Episode 10: Part 2 of 2
Troy Batchelor brings over 30 years of retail sales experience to Corrigo, an industry leader in the Facility Management Software space. By working for both retailers and vendors, Troy shares the value his facility management customers receive when they work with him....
Retail Expert Joins Forces With Facility Management Giant, Corrigo – Interview w/Troy Batchelor – Episode 9: Part 1 of 2
Troy Batchelor brings over 30 years of retail sales experience to Corrigo, an industry leader in the Facility Management Software space. By working for both retailers and vendors, Troy shares the value his facility management customers receive when they work with him....
4 Horrible Practices Every Bad Commercial HVAC Technician Does to Break Trust
Hiring a commercial contractor is an important decision. Find a good one and your project will be a success. A bad contractor, on the other hand, can be a total nightmare. But how do you tell the difference between good and bad commercial HVAC technicians? How can...
The Great Debate: National HVAC Companies or Self-Performing HVAC Companies?
Finding the right contractor for your commercial project can be a daunting process. With so many contractors available, how do you choose the right one? Where do you even begin looking? To start, hiring a mechanical contractor to solve an issue in a commercial...
What To Ask Your Mechanical Contractor To Ensure You’re Getting An Accurate Quote?
Property managers and business owners understand that keeping the facilities comfortable inside, regardless of the weather outside, can be a challenge. And of course, if the HVAC system is determined to break down, it will be at a worse time possible - during a...
Why Commercial Mechanical Contractors Should Provide Proof of Service For Your Locations
It’s been a long day! Earlier, you had an all hands on deck staff meeting. Then, you had to deal with a couple of employee concerns. Finally, your commercial mechanical contractor stopped by for your HVAC system’s quarterly scheduled maintenance. As a successful...
An Easy Solution To Establishing A Commercial HVAC Preventative Maintenance Schedule For Your Multi-Site Retail Stores
As a business grows and expands operations to multiple sites, the oversite of each location’s HVAC maintenance becomes increasingly difficult. To keep maintenance costs under control, facility managers should consider a commercial HVAC preventative maintenance (PM)...
Is Your Commercial Heating and Cooling System Running Optimally?
Your commercial heating and cooling system not only has an impact on the comfort of your office building, but this system plays a role in the money that is spent on utility costs each month. As a business owner, you need to be sure that your employees and customers...
An Asset Management Tool For Facility Managers That Makes Sense – Interview w/Erich Munzner – Episode 08: Part 2 of 2
During this podcast episode, co-founder of EcoTrak, Erich Munzner, and host, Javier Lozano, Jr. explore how an asset management tool for Facility Managers can change their lives. We also discuss why he created a CMMS as impressive as EcoTrak, what spurred the idea to...
An Asset Management Tool For Facility Managers That Makes Sense – Interview w/Erich Munzner – Episode 07: Part 1 of 2
During this podcast episode, co-founder of EcoTrak, Erich Munzner, and host, Javier Lozano, Jr. explore how an asset management tool for Facility Managers can change their lives. We also discuss why he created a CMMS as impressive as EcoTrak, what spurred the idea to...
How To Save Your Cooling Tower By Using Polyurea?
Regardless of where you work, equipment repair costs are always a top concern. Did you know there’s a huge way to extend the life of your cooling system while saving money? We’re talking about how to repair the cooling tower in your HVAC system. Today, we want to...
Best Practices for Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Did you know that the cleanliness of your air ducts will affect how much your business is paying in utility bills? You might be surprised to learn that commercial air duct cleaning can be an effective way to manage utility costs. If the air ducts are clogged with...
Is Your Outdoor Signage Driving Away Business? – Interview w/Tyler Neubauer – Episode 06
Possibly one of the most important aspects of a commercial business or facility is sometimes the last thing that is addressed by business owners or Facility Managers. Outdoor signage has the power to drive more traffic to your business, while also doing the opposite...
CMI Mechanical Releases New Podcast: Facility and Property Management Secrets Radio
CMI Mechanica HVAC and Refrigeration has launched a new podcast called Facility and Property Management Secrets Radio. This new podcast is hosted by their National Director of Business Development -- Javier Lozano, Jr. He leverages his knowledge as a Sales, Marketing...
Why Facilities Managers Need Super Hero Powers – Interview w/Nate Lee – Episode 05
Nate Lee oversees roughly 180 Domino's Pizza stores -- owned by RPM Pizza. And, like most Facilities Managers, he didn't plan for this position. However, over the past few years, he's been able to develop Super Hero powers that allow him to best manage his facilities...
How To Better Balance Project and Facility Management – Interview w/Beth Berman – Episode 04
Beth Berman has been a Project and Facility Manager with King's Seafood Company for roughly 5 years. And, with a growing and expanding business model, Beth shares the benefits of being apart of a company that is young. In addition, she shares some of her secrets on...
Interview with Connex VP of Marketing & Communication Bruce Condit – Episode 03: Part 2 of 2
Connex is the leading multi-site facilities network that has been serving their industry since 1995, formally PRSM (Professional Retail Store Maintenance). During this interview, Bruce Condit shares with us the transformation of PRSM, how retail is evolving in today’s...
Interview with Connex VP of Marketing & Communication Bruce Condit – Episode 02: Part 1 of 2
Connex is the leading multi-site facilities network that has been serving their industry since 1995, formally PRSM (Professional Retail Store Maintenance). During this interview, Bruce Condit shares with us the transformation of PRSM, how retail is evolving in today's...
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