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Nearly every landscape stands to benefit from the presence of plant beds. And if you want your plants to stay healthy and make a statement, you need to invest in the right kind of soil coverage. There is no shortage of options when it comes to supporting, protecting, and nourishing your plant beds, but mulch […]
Pine Straw vs. Mulch: Which Is Best for You? Read Post »
Events play a crucial role in enriching the academic experience, fostering community, and highlighting students’ hard-won achievements. However, the true impact of these events hinges on the precision of their planning and setup. Meticulous attention to detail in organizing educational functions can transform them from mundane gatherings to memorable experiences that resonate with students, faculty, and
Planning With Precision: Event Setups That Make Educational Functions Memorable Read Post »
After the dust settles on a construction project, the next critical phase begins: post-construction cleaning. This process is vital not just for aesthetics but for safety and functionality. Facility managers know that thorough cleaning is essential to transition a site from construction chaos to pristine order, ready for occupancy. With this in mind, let’s explore a comprehensive post-construction cleaning strategy that
Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist: A Comprehensive Guide Read Post »
After the completion of any construction project, the importance of thorough post-construction cleaning cannot be overstated. For facility managers across industries, this phase is critical in transforming a newly built or renovated space from a construction site into a pristine environment ready for occupancy. Effective post-construction cleaning ensures safety, enhances the appearance of the property, and prepares the space for its new
Post-Construction Cleaning Services: Choosing the Right Partner Read Post »
While the COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues to spread across the U.S. and the world, many regions in the U.S. have begun to gradually reopen their economies. In these areas, businesses have been required or asked to implement various safeguards to keep their employees, customers, and communities as safe as possible. If you’ve already reopened your office
Proceeding and Keeping up With an Office Reopening Plan Read Post »
Finding the best talent and keeping these employees around is one of the most challenging and crucial components of maintaining a successful, productive business. And the larger and more complex your facility is, the less time you’ll have to search for, vet, and train potential candidates. Ultimately, it might make more sense for you to
Restaurants are no strangers to slick floors. Water, food grease, and bustling foot traffic create a recipe for slips, trips, and falls. Not only can all of this activity do a number on your floors — it can also result in serious injury and liability. Investing in proper commercial floor care ensures the ongoing durability of your
Protect Your Restaurant Floors and Employees with These Steps Read Post »
A fire in your workplace can be disastrous for your people, assets, bottom line, and reputation. Installing and maintaining a high-quality fire and safety system is vital for your business’ ongoing safety and success. These systems include any device or measure that prevents, detects, and deters fires and minimizes the potential damages of such an
Protecting Your Business with Fire and Safety Systems Read Post »
Educational facilities, whether public or private, face a range of unique challenges that require tailored facility support solutions. The distinct environments of public and private schools often demand different approaches to maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency. Understanding these challenges is the first step toward developing effective school facilities management solutions that enhance the educational experience and protect all
Public vs. Private Schools: Unique Facility Support Challenges and Solutions Read Post »
It’s no secret that water is essential for a healthy and beautiful lawn. Knowing how much water to use depends on the type of lawn you’re maintaining. Being able to control and monitor the amount of moisture your lawn is receiving to achieve optimal levels is even more important. Before modern irrigation systems came around, this
Rain Sensors – They’re the Law. Do Yours Work? Read Post »
The month of May is a busy time for all students. In addition to final exams, end-of-year social gatherings, and outdoor sporting events, seniors must prepare to finally cross the threshold of this chapter in their educational careers: graduation. These seniors aren’t the only ones who have to get ready for commencement, however. Those in
Ready for Commencement? Here Are the Top Landscaping Enhancements to Consider Read Post »
We’re fast approaching the one-year mark since COVID-19 threw a wrench into all of our lives. Few of us expected things to go on for this long when the possibility of a pandemic first hit the public eye in early 2020 — but now it seems like things are finally turning a corner. Last year
The Budd Group Receives Recertification with Honors for the ISSA CIMS and CIMS-Green Building Criteria The Budd Group, a facilities service company headquartered in North Carolina, has been awarded CIMS Certification with Honors as well as CIMS-Green Building Certification with Honors by ISSA. The Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) is designed to assist organizations in setting up a
Recertification Honors Read Post »
Fear and confusion can run rampant in unprecedented times like these. And even as more and more businesses get the go-ahead to reopen their doors, owners, managers, employees, and customers alike are bound to have some concerns. This fear is not entirely unfounded, either — COVID-19 remains a threat in the U.S. and around the world, and
Reopening for Business: 7 Best Practices to Mitigate Fear Read Post »
Though the U.S. has yet to get a handle on the COVID-19 pandemic (and future waves may be on the way), many businesses have already begun to reopen their doors. This is undoubtedly positive news for so many companies who have experienced significant losses over the past few months. However, reopening amidst a pandemic is
Reopening for Business: 7 Ways to Make Customers Feel More Confident Read Post »
As the federal and state governments have begun to unveil their plans and timeframes for kicking society back into gear following COVID-19, many businesses now face an unprecedented challenge: how to safely and efficiently return to work in this strange new normal. No industry will come back completely unscathed — most schools won’t resume until
The past few months have been characterized by concern and confusion as the world continues to wrangle with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. While doctors, scientists, and medical researchers have been hard at work trying to understand this virus, its mechanisms, and the best ways to combat it, there is still much to learn. These gaps in knowledge
Over the past two months, several regions in the U.S. have made numerous sacrifices to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 spread. These efforts have been largely successful, and many areas are now moving towards the next phase of this pandemic: slowly reopening their economies. This is great news for those who have been furloughed or forced to
Returning to Work: What are Your Personal Protection Responsibilities? Read Post »
COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019) has created such a stir around the world in large part because of its novel nature — simply put, medical experts and researchers still have much to learn about the disease, though new information is being discovered each day. Among the things we do know is that many people may become infected with
Returning to Work: Why Daily Surveillance is Critical to a Safe and Healthy Reopening Read Post »
As we near the year’s midpoint, it’s an opportune time to take stock of the condition of your facility’s essential systems and assets. Consistent, timely building maintenance is the backbone of effective property management, particularly in commercial, education, municipal, and healthcare facilities. Your property’s operational efficiency, safety, and longevity hinge on your proactive approach to regular check-ups,
We want to do everything in our power to keep our children safe and healthy. However, school and daycare settings can become riddled with germs, especially if these facilities aren’t maintained properly. Hiring quality janitorial services is one way to ensure that these facilities remain clean and sanitary. But even the best providers can only do so
Safe Cleaning Tips for Schools and Daycares Read Post »
Landscaping is a crucial function of proper commercial property maintenance and improvement. Neglecting one’s green spaces can encourage the influx of destructive pests, put property at risk from overgrown tree limbs, waste key resources like water and energy, and more. Of course, the act of maintaining and enhancing a landscape comes with its own set of hazards
Safety Hazards of Commercial Landscaping Read Post »
All good business relationships are built on trust. This holds true for partnerships, teams, and outsourced services. Janitorial services play an important role in maintaining a company’s atmosphere and reputation. They also serve to ensure the health and safety of all staff members. Like any other important relationship, a business and janitorial provider must fully trust one
Security: Can You Trust Your Janitorial Services Team? Read Post »
During normal times, February 14th is one of the most lucrative days for the restaurant industry, yielding countless reservations, large bills, and lovely tips. In 2020, Valentine’s Day was the last holiday before COVID-19 rose to prominence in the U.S. and took a blow to the economy. As we approach this year’s Valentine’s Day, the
Show Your Restaurant Some Love This Valentine’s Day with These Disinfecting Tips Read Post »
Paint booth cleaning is not a job for the faint-hearted. It requires a keen eye for detail, the willingness to get dirty, and the patience to do it right. It’s a task that many people take for granted. Still, it’s an essential part of maintaining a clean and safe work environment—especially if you’re in the automotive,
Six Benefits of Hiring a Company to Clean Your Paint Booth Read Post »
The education sector has faced challenges and opportunities in its facility management as trends and innovations continue to evolve. As a leader in facility maintenance, we encourage you to consider the successes and failures of the past year as a blueprint for future improvements. By embracing these insights and solutions, you can pave the way for a more
Six Facility Maintenance Lessons to Implement This Year Read Post »
Flu season poses significant challenges for businesses, institutions, and communities yearly. Beyond the evident health risks, the indirect consequences—such as increased absenteeism, potential lawsuits, and tarnished reputations—can be equally detrimental. Engaging in preemptive measures, such as the disinfection services offered by The Budd Group, can mitigate these complications. Let’s delve a bit deeper into why you should
Six Ways to Prepare Your Facility for Flu Season Read Post »
Many roles must be fulfilled within a school to ensure the best safety and learning outcomes for all students. Without competent facility managers and custodial staff, all occupants would struggle to stay focused on their work, morale would decline, and so would overall well-being. As time ticks on, however, those who have been in facility management and
Winter is a double-edged sword for many businesses. On the one hand, the holidays can bring major boosts in sales and foot traffic — on the other hand, winter weather can throw a wrench in operations and threaten the safety of workers and customers alike. And now that the holiday season has passed, many businesses
Snow and Ice Removal: When to Call in a Professional Read Post »
Medical researchers have now had several months to examine how COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 spreads and which measures mitigate transmission. While this research is ongoing, two of the most significant ways to limit the spread of infection seem to be wearing masks/face coverings in public (especially indoors) and maintaining a distance of at least six feet from others
Social Distancing: 6 Ideas for Reducing Crowds in the Office Read Post »
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