6 Quick Cold Weather Maintenance Tips Posted on December 29th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack ONE SOURCE is in the heart of New England here in Wallingford, CT and there’s nothing we love to talk about more than the wildly erratic yet beautiful weather. A favorite quote of mine from Mark Twain is “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” New England […] Read More Snow Worries: How to Write a Snow Removal Scope of Work Posted on December 20th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack Here is all the information you’ll need to send to contractors in order to get a snow removal plan and contract in place before the winter weather hits. Read More The ONE SOURCE Winter Reading List 2018 Posted on December 14th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack As we wrap up the year, we’ve been talking a lot about growth; from how we’ve grown over the last year to how we’d like to grow over the next few years. So how do we stay on top of our game here at ONE SOURCE? We use our resources and read, read, read! Here’s what […] Read More What’s your IEQ? 6 ways to IMMEDIATELY improve indoor environmental quality Posted on December 7th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack Indoor. Environmental. Quality. Buildings do not exist simply as shelter and storage, we believe they exist to provide a functional, healthy, and productive space to building users. Do you agree? We hope so. The question we want you to consider as you read on is how important is IEQ to the success of your business? And is […] Read More Standard Operating Procedures for On-Demand Work Order Requests Posted on November 30th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack In this blog series, we’re focusing on the topic of creating and maintaining STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP’s) related to facilities management. Each week we will cover a different area that will all come together to help build and create a full operations manual. Establish Standard Operating Procedures for On-Demand Work Order Requests and communicate the […] Read More Creating and Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) Posted on November 16th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack In this blog series, we’re focusing on the topic of creating and maintaining STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP’s) related to facilities management. Each week we will cover a different area that will all come together to help build and create a full standard operating procedures manual. As a facility manager, clear communication is ESSENTIAL. Contractors, facility […] Read More Contractor Network: Cost vs. Quality Posted on November 9th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack Our business thrives because of the breadth and quality of our contractor network. There’s been a lot of conversation lately surrounding cost and quality of contractor work – and it’s an important one. Let’s be honest, if you have a good relationship with your contractors – and you treat them well – you will […] Read More 6 Challenges of Multi-Site Maintenance Management Posted on October 19th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack We believe that the priority as a facility manager is building occupant health, safety, comfort, and overall well-being. If you take care of the building and all its systems, the occupants will thrive. This becomes increasingly challenging to manage when you have multiple buildings that are geographically dispersed across a region. If you are in […] Read More Contractor Network: 5 Qualifying Questions to Ask Posted on October 12th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack Whether you’re starting from scratch or branching out, vetting contractors is a key step in building your contractor network. We all want the best of the best. And maybe you’ve experienced the worst of the worst. The struggle is so real! Asking the right questions will mitigate risk and set a standard for the relationship […] Read More 9 Common Facility Department Challenges Posted on October 5th, 2018 by Mariel Nowack We’ve seen a common thread of challenges over the years from companies struggling to solve the dysfunction in their facilities department. Every company faces their own challenges and to different degrees. The good news is, none of these issues are unmanageable and you are not alone. Here are 9 common facility department challenges companies face: […] Read More « Previous Page • Next Page »
