HVAC Strategies

There is no single best HVAC strategy because there are so many variables to consider when planning your best HVAC strategy. Check out this discussion of the options available to facility managers when designing an HVAC program.

To Defer, Or Not To Defer?

Following the recessionary mandate to "do more with less," some FMs have deferred routine store maintenance; others are repairing older equipment instead of replacing it. The challenge is to find an approach that will cut short-term expenses without creating long-term problems.

Clean Carpet Is Good Busniess

Carpet's beauty and color enhances store design and reinforces retail identities. To ensure that your carpet continues to add warmth and value to your stores, a well-planned and properly implemented cleaning and maintenance program is an absolute must.

OPERATIONS: A Simple Strategy to Lower Maintenance Repaint Costs

Every job brings with it certain inevitable costs, but setting up a proactive repainting schedule can lower costs substantially. Go here to find out how to determine how to create one for your stores.

MAINTENANCE: Enhance& Maintain Your Signage to Create a Virbant Image

A poorly lit sign can lead to a poor image. Learn about the most common signage problems, and how you can be sure you’re ready to address them immediately and cost-effectively.

GREEN SOLUTIONS: Sustainability through Vendor-Retailer Partnerships

To stay competitive, retailers are looking to their vendors as allies in sustainability. Follow these tips to be sure that your green initiatives keep growing!

RETAILER PROFILE: Beauty Brands

For this full-service salon, spa, and beauty superstore, good facilities management isn’t only about keeping up appearances.