The Resicom sales and solution team arrived in Texas this weekend to prepare for this week’s SPECS show (store planning, equipment, construction and facilities services). The 3 1/2 day event brings together retailers and vendors to share ideas, industry trends, develop business relationships and offer facility challenge solutions. This is the first year that Resicom […]
How can bathroom partitions deter would-be graffiti artists? Summary Facility maintenance management faces the aggravation of bathroom partitions being an easy target for graffiti. Maintaining presentable, unmarred bathroom partitions was a pain point for a national client. Scope of the Work Research and source options to replace existing material. Install new partitions according to compliance […]
How can an asset capture be provided for almost 200 locations in 2 weeks? Summary With national ADA regulation changes set to become effective in March 2011, a retailer needed a comprehensive asset capture of individual stores. The retailer needed the consulting information delivered for over 170 stores in a 2 weeks time frame. Scope […]
PRSM (Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association) will host a trade webinar on February 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. CST. Joe Reardon, Concrete Product Specialist from PROSOCO, Inc will lead the discussion. One (1) Continuing Education Unit available towards RFMP Designation Renewal will be earned by attending the webinar. “By attending this webinar you will walk […]
What is SMARTfit? SMARTfit is a component of the SMARTspend program that answers the question “How can I complete a roll-out project cost effectively, with the right visibility?” It should be normal for clients and vendor partners to collaborate on the most effective way to execute a project. To accomplish this, we need to: Create […]
What is SMARTscope? SMARTscope is a component of the SMARTspend program that answers the question “How can I gain visibility of the condition of my stores and bundle the repairs cost effectively?” It should be normal for a vendor to understand its clients needs and provide a report designed around the client’s standards. To accomplish […]
Retailers are seeing a growing demand for their brands worldwide. With this tremendous opportunity comes a handful of frustrating obstacles – communication barriers, difficulty in visibility, and time zone differences. These present a new set of problems for national facility managers. It should be normal for a retailer to be serviced the same, anywhere in […]
A recent online article outed certain big box retailers for their elusive adherence to price match policies. A Gallup poll cites only 19% of Americans have “confidence in big business”. ABC news reported more and more employees experience what they consider to be disregarded verbal contracts on the part of their employer, but simply choose […]
An entertainment company owns movie theaters throughout the country, many of which were purchased from original owners. While each theater has unique characteristics and nostalgic styling, few meet today’s ADA compliance standards. The client needed a sliding tray installed in a ticket booth and the counter access retrofitted to meet current ADA height guidelines. Click here […]
Click for ADA Sample Assessment ADA regulations impact almost every part of the way a retail business functions – from the width of its aisles to the height of its counters. There are dozens of potential violations a retailer faces. There are groups popping up around the country who aim to exploit violations through lawsuits. This […]
What is the key trait a CEO should have? Outside of the ethical/moral ones, many desired traits oppose one another. One person says passionate, the other says logical. Another says “Driven” and yet another says “Patient”. Who is right? It cannot be answered with certainty, as it is a subjective question. There are a […]
Resicom CEO, John Fairclough, has been nominated for The 2010 Business Ledger Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. A strategically innovative entrepreneur and business owner, Fairclough enjoys a level of success that transcends monetary reward and instead empowers both communities and individuals. Fairclough is motivated to experience share with other first-level entrepreneurs in assist catapulting their business to the […]
CNN Money.com recently mentioned Resicom CEO John Fairclough. Local entrepreneur Andrea Herrera, founder of Amazing Edibles Catering, credited John Fairclough as the mentor that assisted in propelling her business over the $1 million in sales mark. In 2006, Herrera joined the Accelerator program of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, a group that offers networking and mentoring for […]
PRSM LIVE is bringing together members in their own neighborhoods. Next month, August 18th, members will be able to network and discuss key industry trends and issues over lunch. Guest speaker Justin Doak will provide the keynote presentation -Navigating Industry Sustainable Benchmarks. Resicom is both attending and sponsoring the Chicago development program. This hometown event is an ideal […]
R&D for a construction services company? R&D usually focuses on products and packaging. How about R&D for challenges and choices? It is official! The company that boldly pursues what normal should be has formalized its R&D department. It is headed by the curious Michael Fairclough, Executive VP that has yet to find a challenge he didn’t […]
Last October Resicom CEO John Fairclough traveled abroad to the United Kingdom and Western Europe gathering information to determine whether international expansion was a sound business initiative. Having been approached by one of its largest retail clients in regards to possible interest in partnering with overseas facilities, Resicom recently completely our first European rollout. This project comes […]
All storage space had to be fully functional within a tight deadline. Therefore, project management created a detailed project scope with daily deadlines to keep technicians on track with the ability to adjust due to unforeseen obstacles. Construction had to be completed without disruption to the client’s flow of operations. As a result, the majority […]
Low Cost Energy Savings With A Big ROI One of the most cost effective energy efficiency measures is controlling unwanted air infiltration through caulking and sealing. Caulking and sealing the building envelope of your facility allows you to minimize unwanted air flow through cracks and holes in walls (particularly around windows and doors), ceilings, and […]
How can a service maintenance provider protect property appearances while eliminating safety concerns? Project Overview A property management group has a high profile property in need of exterior repair. Large slabs of limestone are deteriorating under the windows. The high profile client needs a strong, reliable partnership with their property service provider for expedited, high quality […]
Resicom Solution Team Members traveled to Orlando this past weekend attend the national PRSM (Professional Retail Store Maintenance) conference. The April 18 – 20th conference provides an opportunity for top retailers and service providers to network, attend educational seminars and discuss industry trends while building progressive relationships. Resicom Executive VPs Rick Detres and Michael Fairclough will […]
Saving Energy While Increasing Comfort From an engineering and energy perspective, exterior doors are simply holes in a facility structure that allow outside air access, while allowing ambient air to escape. If you detect a summer breeze or winter chill sneaking through the area around the perimeter of a door- it may be time for a door […]
Resicom believes in the bold pursuit of what normal should be. It should be normal that the companies you hire make your business better. And it should be normal that new employees make an organization stronger. Therefore, Resicom is always looking to add dynamic people to its team. We are pleased to announce the addition of Bruckner Chase […]
SAVING ENERGY WHILE INCREASING COMFORT The average air conditioning unit requires more than 3,500 watts of energy while in use. Compare that to a typical ceiling fan that uses only 60 watts at the highest speed setting, and you’ve got a prime opportunity for significant energy savings. Ceilings fans are rarely relied upon exclusively in our […]
Controlling energy and cost efficiencies through the thermostat Remember a time when you opened up a utility bill, then wished you hadn’t because of the shock?! Improvements in facility energy efficiency can result in more advantages than a smaller bill. Energy efficiency also increases employee productivity, customer comfort. Not to mention choosing energy efficiency exhibits social responsibility […]
Lemont, IL It should be normal that the companies you hire make you better. Therefore, Resicom is pleased to announce the expansion of our self performing reach with the opening of our Kansas City office. By positioning talented, experienced members of the Operations & Technicians team in the area, Resicom is even better equipped to […]
CASE STUDY How do you move a 400 pound eagle that doesn’t fly? Project Summary A client had a large concrete tree statue, with interior steel pole supports, in the middle of corporate headquarter lobby that needed to be dismantled and discarded. However, a large, 400 lb. bronze eagle perched atop the tree holds special significance […]
How do you install ICEE machines in over 100 locations as part of a national restaurant chain rollout? Project Summary A corporate restaurant client decided to have ICEE machines installed at their signature restaurant chain at over 100 locations as part of a national rollout. Reserved space had to be cleared and prepared for the beverage […]
Lemont, IL What does it mean that the most dynamic companies are purpose driven, and operate from their “why” rather than their “what”? Simply stated- whether a company delivers a professional service or manufactures a product, ideally, the cause behind why a company exists in the first place shouldn’t change. Here’s a hint, it’s more than […]
Lemont, IL Traditionally, many people choose to spend their Valentine’s Day celebration at a favorite restaurant. This upcoming 2010 Valentine’s weekend, Resicom Solution Team Members are choosing to spend time with favorite restaurants at the annual RFMA (Restaurant Facility Management Association) conference in Dallas. Much of 2009 has been spent cultivating new partnerships with national […]
How can a safety concern for a visual display be solved in a cost effective manner? Project Overview A retail client has surfboards behind their backwrap (behind the cashwrap) that help promote the themed shopping experience/ brand identity. Associates display clothing on the surfboards, but the merchandise is causing the pegs that hold the heavy boards […]
CASE STUDY Project Summary A client needed an oversized table replaced throughout their facilities since the state of the current tables no longer met acceptable standards. The mass of the table- weighing over 500 pounds and the cumbersome dimensions, made removal of the existing table and replacement difficult. Resicom was able to break-down possible […]
CASE STUDY Project Summary A client needed an oversized fixture moved from one facility to another one in another state. The challenge was to move this large, fragile object hundreds of miles and get it operational in the new location within a day, keeping the location in normal condition. We were […]
CASE STUDY Sun-faded, weather-beaten, and just plain old- the awnings on a client’s storefront facility were desperately in need of replacement. The client was concerned that the faded awning would not lend itself to a successful color match for the replacement specifications. Since the client was located across the country from the facility and would not […]
Lemont, IL Known as the nationwide company to return normalcy to the lives of facility managers through preventative and on-demand maintenance, Resicom now has its sights on the horizon for global expansion. Resicom CEO John Fairclough travels abroad this week to the United Kingdom and Western Europe gathering information to ascertain whether international expansion is a sound […]
Case Study A new client was in need of repairs to hair dryer units located throughout their nationwide facilities. Resicom had not previously worked with this particular request or project scope. However, being a solutions-generating company, Resicom recognized the opportunity to expand our knowledge base in specialty project management. Scope The scope of work is: […]
A client needing to remove rugs from wood floors contacted Resicom to devise a solution to remove the leftover adhesive residue once rugs had been lifted. Although familiar with the required solvent product to remove the gummy residue, few local suppliers stock the product. Resicom needed to source the product for the nationwide project. […]
Resicom received a standard emergency work order to re-secure a door to the hinges for a retailer stock room. However, when the technician arrived onsite, the door not only had broken hinges, it was cracked down the middle. The entire door would need to be replaced and painted. However, the client did not possess the […]
CASE STUDY A retailer had furniture placed outside of their storefront that was meant to serve as visual props as well as function as a place for customers to sit and relax. The furniture was secured to the floor by a system that was easily disengaged, consequently allowing the pieces to move around and […]
CASE STUDY An existing client is a nationwide retailer whose facilities have a sales floor/ fitting room layout containing a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 16 mirrors systems. Each mirror system weighed between 100 to 220 pounds. The entire mirror system consisted of the brushed metal frame, pressboard backing, and the mirror […]
CASE STUDY A retailer’s storefront was being defaced by a large amount of bird droppings. The retailer leased a space at one of the few exterior malls in the Chicago-land area. All retailers at this mall have a 15 foot overhang to protect customers during periods of rain or snow. This overhang created an […]
CASE STUDY A national retailer had a flagship location was about 4 years old with an 80’ x 26’ marketing piece that needed to be updated. The design of this store did not take into consideration space needed to change the marketing pieces. We were hired in a consulting capacity and were then hired to […]
CASE STUDY A retailer introduced a new concept store. The initial roll-out was four stores, each of them high profile. Separate general contractors had been hired to build them. A problem developed at one location when the retailer wanted to institute their preventative maintenance program. When the client sent in their maintenance contractor to touch […]
CASE STUDY A retailer needed a system to secure marketing images at 40 of their stores across the country. The material needed to be consistent at all stores. The project needed to be completed in one night with only 5 days notice. Scope The scope of work needed to execute this retrofit included: Meet with […]
CASE STUDY A national retailer had heavy 8’x10′ marketing frames that held marketing materials that were changed quarterly. Each time these frames were removed to change the marketing media, the exposed wall surface above the frame was damaged and required repainting. We were brought in to develop a solution that would keep the the marketing […]
September 2009 Lemont, IL Resicom is known for conducting superior facility maintenance nationwide for various retailers, restaurants and commercial properties. We appreciate the variety in seeing how organizations present their brand. This week, Resicom enjoyed the role reversal opportunity to welcome clients to tour our Lemont headquarter facilities. During these visits we […]