How can preventative maintenance structure apply to brand details? Summary A national retailer has synthetic greenery and plants strategically placed throughout each store. The placement and use of plants plays a significant role in their overall branding, and even the way fronds hang must be staged according to specific directions. The cleaning company being used […]
Restaurants, retailers, hoteliers and property managers all invest time, talent and of course expense to ensure that their customer experience is just that- an experience. Consumers have a myriad of choices on where to shop, dine, spend and stay. This leads to even higher expectations, especially when customers award their loyalty to a particular brand. […]
What is SMARTplan? SMARTplan is a component of the SMARTspend program that integrates SMARTvisit and SMARTscope. It combines the preventative, bundled approach to the on-demand component, effectively absorbing work orders into on demand visits.
What is a SMARTvisit? The SMARTvisit is a component of the program that answers the question “How can I get more value from each on-demand work order?” It should be normal for a company to maximize value delivered on each interaction. To accomplish this, we need to: Create a specific checklist of things to be […]
No facility manager wants to be blind-sided; it’s expensive and aggravating. Preventing problems before they happen saves sanity, time, and money. Planned inspections provide consistency to protect your brand. Here is a link about how turning prevention into a repeatable process boosts visibility, efficiency and is more cost effective. Click here for our Maintenance Tips
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 height guidelines. Scope of the […]
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 summer, Attorney General Eric […]
How does changing a 9-volt battery save a facility hundreds of dollars later? A national retailer needed a systematic inspection of their facilities. During these visits, it was determined including a procedure to check the battery in the exit door alarm system could prevent a more costly on-demand work ticket when the battery failed. Scope […]
Humans have always pursued improved solutions to their problems. Think of the transformations we have experienced in transportation between 1900 and 1970. We witnessed the transformation from horse and rail transport, to automobile, then flight, and eventually rocket propelled space exploration. It could be normal to… take everyday challenges and opportunities, and create extraordinary solutions.
Guard your time like it is a valuable asset. People know when you quit listening. You cannot fake it. Good listening takes commitment. Be careful of how many people you commit to listen to. Otherwise your time will disappear and you will become ineffective. It could be normal to filter out the white noise and […]
How can an auto dealership showroom replace the entire tile floor without closing its doors? In the competitive auto dealership environment, it makes sense to maintain optimal conditions and inviting appearances. A client decided to overhaul their showroom with new floor tiles to maintain appearance standards. What made the situation unique is that the client […]
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 […]
Caulk Talk Caulk is one of those versatile substances that has a myriad of uses in both facility maintenance and general construction. When sealing joints and seams, it can be difficult knowing which caulk to use given the variety of material available. The most commonly used types of caulk for facility maintenance, residential and commercial construction are […]
Lemont, IL Known as the nationwide company that returns normalcy to the lives of facility managers through preventative and on-demand maintenance, Resicom is always looking to add great people to its team. We are pleased to announce the addition of Cindy Copeland to our Operations Maintenance Team at our corporate headquarters in Lemont. Cindy […]
Lemont, IL Known as the nationwide company to return normalcy to the lives of facility managers through preventative and on-demand maintenance, Resicom is always looking to add great people to its team. We are pleased to announce the addition of Mike Healy to our Chicago-based operations crew. Mike brings tremendous trade experience in […]
CASE STUDY To get life back to normal for our facility maintenance manager partners sometimes means not working normal hours. Resicom often completes retail preventative maintenance overnight to limit disruption to guests and staff. However, gaining access to a retail facility after hours needs to be thoroughly coordinated with the client and often a security […]
CASE STUDY As part of our preventative maintenance plans with national retailers, Resicom must stock speciality paints that can be efficiently delivered to various job site throughout the country without disrupting project deadlines. To ensure that our crews are not without the necessary materials, Resicom developed a process to maximize our inventory levels without […]
CASE STUDY In response to a difficult economic outlook, a retailer that we consistently service needed to revise their maintenance strategy. Our client’s emphasis on brand protection and customer shopping experience remained a priority, but their restricted maintenance budget was now also a factor. Resicom helped devised a solution to orchestrate bundled preventative […]
CASE STUDY Retailers depend on planned maintenance to keep their facility appearance up to standard, thereby protecting their brand. A national retailer contracted Resicom to perform a broad spectrum of overnight maintenance projects including painting, staining, and general carpentry at multiple locations. The proposed schedule included 110 stores across 12 states, many with multiple […]
CASE STUDY A retailer has a structured schedule monthly preventive maintenance (PM) program in place that require up to six visit per year per location. The scope of work consist primary of carpentry, painting, and janitorial services. Scope The scope of work needed to meet this client’s needs includes: Visit and assess each store that […]