2
Sep
2016
Six Steps to Prepare Your Facility for Winter
Projects to tackle before winter arrives While the dog days of summer are behind us and fall is right around the corner, the still-warm weather can often lull facility managers into a false sense of security when it comes to preparing for winter. However, waiting to devise a winter maintenance plan until the first signs... Read More
29
Aug
2016
Planning to Clean a Medical Office
When cleaning environments like a dentist’s office or small doctor’s office, there are things a building service contractor (BSC) should keep in mind. Because these medical facilities deals with peoples’ health and well-being, you should not consider them “spray-and-wipe” environments. Your first focus regarding service should be to limit cross-contamination. The next focus should be... Read More
9
Aug
2016
The Night Crew Shines at Northbrook, IL High School
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June 8, 2016 The Night Crew Shines at Northbrook, IL High School You know, there are some things can only be completed while the building is practically empty! That’s the reason you have a night crew! Northbrook High School’s Night Crew performed admirably while training, studying and testing. We had a great time working with... Read More
9
Aug
2016
Bright Spots of Northbrook, IL High School
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June 8, 2016 Bright Spots of Northbrook, IL High School We had a great time working with and training the custodial team at Northbrook Ill, High School. The entire crew became involved as the Director and Assistant Director joined their janitorial day staff. Everyone worked hard and had fun earning their certifications for Basic &... Read More
9
Aug
2016
The Signs Of An Exhausted Staff
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As if it were yesterday, Joel Craddock remembers a work accident that happened 25 years ago. A co-worker was operating a ride-on sweeper on a loading dock and drove it right off the edge. “When they did the full investigation on that particular incident, they realized that he was beyond tired,” recalls Craddock, CEO of... Read More
9
Aug
2016
Young Professional of the Year Awarded to Shamila Craddock, CEO, DOC’S Facilities Solutions
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(left to right) Doug Emblidge, Shamila Craddock, Sarah E. Lentini, Donald B. Feltner, Jr. Young Professional of the Year Awarded to Shamila Craddock, CEO, DOC’S Facilities Solutions DOC’S Facilities Solutions is proud to announce that CEO, Shamila Craddock will receive the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Award from the Greece Chamber of Commerce. The... Read More
9
Aug
2016
Craddock: 13 things to jump start a startup
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In today’s economy many newly created jobs are entry level positions, wonderful except that it has led to many seasoned professionals being laid off at an alarming rate. They’re often left without the monetary funds and basic benefits needed to support their families. I went through this two years ago after leaving a career with... Read More
29
Jul
2016
Tackling High-touch Surfaces
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Every customer wants a clean facility. But with the number of viruses, bacteria, as well as superbugs in our environment, including some that are now resistant to the antibiotic Colistin, the goal for facility services providers is cleaning for health and proper disinfection. In talking about this, cleaning professionals do not want to make their... Read More
27
Jul
2016
Tackling High-touch Surfaces
Protect building occupants by getting the job done right Every customer wants a clean facility. But with the number of viruses, bacteria, as well as superbugs in our environment, including some that are now resistant to the antibiotic Colistin, the goal for facility services providers is cleaning for health and proper disinfection. In talking about... Read More
26
May
2016
Upselling Hard Floor Care
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One of the biggest mistakes a building service contractor (BSC) can make is closing a standard services contract without considering other opportunities. In many cases, while servicing that client, you may want to try expanding your contract based on needs you observe. If you’re already in business, you may know that one of the most... Read More