Monthly Archives: August 2020
Senior care and comfort extends into maintenance
McKnights Longterm Care News by Josh Malbogat, Senior Living Director at TheWorxHub by Dude Solutions We are in the midst of a senior living housing boom and maintenance has a big role in the success and growth of these communities. One of the most critical aspects as these residences flourish is the care and safety of [...]
5 Important Tasks for Reopening Buildings During COVID-19
BUILDINGS Magazine By JANELLE PENNY Buildings that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic are now facing a long to-do list. Shuttering facilities for weeks creates all sorts of consequences—some predictable, like the need to screen visitors for COVID-19 symptoms, and some you may not have anticipated, like potential issues with your water. Make sure these five things are in [...]
Exclusion: Your Best Option for a Pest-Free Winter
FACILITY MANAGEMENT.COM Alex Blahnik, ACE, is a field training manager at Wil-Kil Pest Control As 2020 continues to sizzle, a retreat to a cool weather resort sounds like a great idea. But before you burn a vacation day to leave the heat behind, be sure to prepare for the fall invasion. We’re not talking about another [...]
Code Considerations for Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems
Facility Maintenance Decisions By Rock Meng FIRE SAFETY/PROTECTION Fire alarm systems play an important role in the ability of institutional and commercial facilities to provide early warning to and safely evacuate occupants during a fire emergency. The fire alarm system must operate and function properly, but it is difficult to tell if a system is fully [...]
AHLA: Guests want safer hotels
HOTEL MANAGEMENT by Jena Tesse Fox | Aug 26, 2020 9:47am According to a new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, a number of improvements to health and sanitation protocols at U.S. hotels would have considerable impact on guests’ comfort levels while staying there. A new survey from the American Hotel & [...]
Hotel Maintenance Management: Why You Need It
UPKEEP Learning Center - Hotel maintenance is the upkeep of the various systems and components used in the hospitality industry. These systems include general building operations such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing,..Various organizations are dedicated to advancing professions in hotel maintenance, including AHLEI and NAHLE. Certified Chief Engineer training: training is offered by the National Association of Hotel & [...]