How to Budget for Snow Removal

Posted on September 23rd, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

Snow removal: It’s going to cost WHAT?!?!? The State of Connecticut budgeted $38 Million for snow and ice removal for 11,000 lane miles of state highways and roadways. Let that be your (very exaggerated) worst case scenario… This post provides everything you need to know about how contractors charge for snow removal and how to […]

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How to Write A Snow Removal Scope of Work

Posted on September 13th, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

It may seem early to be thinking about snow in September, but now is the time to get a contract in place! In last weeks blog post, we gave you 10 Steps to a Practical Snow and Ice Removal RFP . If you haven’t read it, start there because this post elaborates on those 10 […]

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10 Steps to a Practical Snow and Ice Removal RFP

Posted on September 6th, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

Here in New England, we’re gearing up for winter season before the leaves even start to fall. For facility managers, now is the time to start preparing for the upcoming season by developing and administering an RFP for snow and ice removal services. Pro Tip: A top priority in the month of September should be […]

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Build an ALL-STAR Facility Team in 4 Steps

Posted on July 13th, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

When it comes to your facilities team, are you getting the results you want? Your facilities team should provide your business with the appropriate mix and level of support to maintain your facilities to your standard of care. Of all the models, methods, and tools out there, there is no “right” way. Your facilities are […]

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5 CORE FUNCTIONS of a Facilities Team

Posted on July 3rd, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

In-house or outsourced, your facility team should be focused on these 5 Core Functions. Preventative Maintenance Also known as “planned maintenance”. Don’t get us started on why it’s important. Preventative Maintenance includes planned or scheduled maintenance services on any part of your facility. Anything from landscaping, to snow removal, to HVAC maintenance, to cleaning can […]

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Safety in Facilities Management

Posted on June 21st, 2019 by Anthony Riccio

June is national safety month! As a facility maintenance and management company, we pride ourselves in creating value for our clients based on the services we provide. Our top priority is the safety of occupants in each building we manage on behalf of our clients. One way we do that is ensuring preventative maintenance is […]

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INFOGRAPHIC: 10 Healthcare Facility Management Pain Points

Posted on June 14th, 2019 by One Source Companies

The idea of “facility management” can encompass a lot of different things – especially when it comes to the increasingly complex world of healthcare and medical facilities. Let’s start with the basics: these are the ten most important things that owners and managers of healthcare facilities need to consider. Now that you know the pain […]

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Building Tech | Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Posted on June 5th, 2019 by Anthony Riccio

As building technology continues to improve, businesses are constantly trying to implement more forms of this new tech to become more streamline, efficient, and profitable. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the focal point of these discussions and everyone wants in, including those in facilities management. There are numerous benefits to building owners and managers as […]

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Building Tech | Drones

Posted on May 3rd, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

As a management company, we are industry experts and provide our clients with top local contractors, leading industry trends, and breakthrough building technology. Ultimately, we aim to be our clients greatest resource. In this blog series our goal is to provide our readers with a solid awareness of new technology and the resources to do […]

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The Cost of Facility Management: Hiring In-House vs. Outsourcing

Posted on March 7th, 2019 by Mariel Nowack

In an outsourced strategy, ONE SOURCE could manage this portfolio for 15 – 34% less in administrative costs and offer a suite of services and the facility expertise that would exceed that of a full time facility manager.

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