Social Media for Facilities Professionals
The upgraded MyFacilitiesNet gives facilities professionals the chance to post online thread discussions on a variety of topics, including Fire Safety, Flooring HVAC, Lighting, and Plumbing & Restrooms.
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ENTREPRENEUR BLOG TAKES TOP HONORS
Entrepreneur Café-the blog of Resicom CEO John Fairclough received the 2010 Top Blog Award. Sponsored by OnlineMBA.com and AwardingTheWeb.com, a panel of judges reviews nominees that have been submitted or sourced by the panel’s research team. In the case of Entrepreneur Café, the award comes as a pleasant surprise as the nominating team found Entrepreneur Cafe […]
TUNE IN :: RESICOM CEO TO BE RADIO GUEST
The Finesse Cuisine Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio will feature business consultant and CEO Resicom John Fairclough this Thursday morning at 11 a.m. Weekly guests discuss entrepreneurship, arts, entertainment, food and wine with host and Finesse Catering Company founder Jon Wool. Other guest include Deborah Hall, founder and president of hospitality executive search firm, Hall & Associates. […]
CNN Money Mentions Resicom CEO
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 […]
Research & Development- It’s Not Just For Products Anymore
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 […]
The Right Seat on the Bus :: Resicom Career Development Programs
Resicom believes in the bold pursuit of what normal should be. It should be normal that learning drives growth, and a growing business prospers. Our core value is to be an organization of individuals committed to development. This mind set will drive us toward to our corporate and personal goals. To achieve this objective, Resicom is committed […]
Resicom Partners with Benedictine University Marketing Class
Lemont, IL Resicom has been invited by Benedictine University and Professor Jerry Pasierb to present an interactive dialogue with undergraduate students regarding strategic planning and aligning marketing initiatives with core values. Next Thursday, Benedictine students will meet with Resicom’s marketing team at the Lemont corporate headquarters for a facility tour and presentation. Students will be encouraged […]
Resicom CEO Invited to Participate on DePaul University Panel
February 2010 Lemont, IL Resicom CEO John Fairclough has been asked to speak as part of a peer panel for the DePaul University Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. The event is being held Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Naperville campus. At this event, four seasoned business owners offer their insight to company issues in a town […]
Cindy Copeland joins Resicom
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 […]
They’re Late! They’re Late! …For a Very Important Date!
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 […]
“Meet” is not a four letter word
CASE STUDY Communication is a key component to company success- both internally and with clients. After reading a thought-provoking resource book regarding why corporate America often falls short by having the wrong length and types of meetings, Resicom adopted an initiative to revamp our structure. Resicom team members are located throughout the country, yet […]
Organizational Clarity Part 3 :: Leveraging Structure
How can leadership structure enhance organizational clarity? Creating the Leadership Team on the organizational chart is important in building organizational clarity. Here are specific basic disciplines of business: Sales/Marketing HR Operations Technology Finance/Admin Businesses may have some of these broken out separately, or combine others as their business size and needs dictate. These roles are typically filled […]
Organizational Clarity Part 2 :: Leveraging Internal Communications
How can internal communications enhance organizational clarity? Internal communications keep the company’s team current on the happenings within the organization. Typical forms of this communication are newsletters, company updates, and memos from upper management. These play the role of delivering a message. The other, informal forms of communication are the ones that reinforce this message. […]
Organizational Clarity Part 1:: Leveraging Business Strategy
How can approach to business enhance organizational clarity? Our company uses the Verus Methodology of business management. One of its principles is that an organization must leverage clarity to operate optimally. There are multiple components to a business structure that can enhance this organizational clarity. They include: Business Strategy, Internal Communications, and Leadership/Executive Team Structure. […]
Don’t Let the Door Hit You
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 […]
Don’t Move an Inch
A retail client has high-quality, expensive furniture on a storefront porch. The chairs needed to be secured to prevent shifting that not only disrupts the overall visual display, but also scratches and damages the floor. Securing the expensive chairs in their proper location will also deter theft. Scope The scope of work needed […]
Table for “Crew”
CASE STUDY A retail client wanted to changeout their existing store fixtures with updated, new tables. Resicom was relied upon to build the new tables, properly install the new fixtures, and remove old, damaged tables. Scope The scope of work needed to complete this project: Receive new tables from manufacturer and inspect to ensure […]
WOODn’t You Like to Know
A client had a facility where the wood floor was in dire need of replacement. Multiple attempts by various vendors to refinish the wood floor had finally left the floor in a state of disrepair that was simply unacceptable to the client’s standards. The uneven floor had not only become an aesthetic eye sore, but […]
Preventative Maintenance
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 […]