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Tile installations date back to 2500 BC – yes, BC. People discovered that if you take natural clay and mix with minerals, heat them to extreme temperatures then allow them to cool, you end up with the world’s first honey-do task – maybe. Tile has proven to be the most versatile decorative...

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...

How can a movie theater retrofit the ticket counter without changing the integrity of the ticket booth? 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...

How can a movie theater retrofit the ticket counter without changing the integrity of the ticket booth? 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...

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...

This is how we work through our challenges and provide solutions to them. If you want to see more blogs, case studies, or monographs, visit www.resicomonline.com. In the competitive auto dealership environment, it makes sense to maintain optimal conditions and inviting appearances. A client decided to...

This monograph helps illustrate energy efficient ways for either your home or business by simply making a few adjustments to your lighting. Not only do these methods help use less energy but also provide a payback savings for your home or business. You can view our other blogs, case studies, or monographs...

A rumor exists that the Golden Gate Bridge has a full-time paint crew that works year round. Urban legend has it that as soon as the painters are finished with the length of the bridge, they return once again to the beginning and repeat. They never cease in the application of the orange vermillion color...

How can a movie theater retrofit the ticket counter without changing the integrity of the ticket booth? 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...

How did you become interested in facility maintenance, environmental projects, project management, or any other type of facility service? Did it stem from family tradition, did you always have a passion for it, job opportunity gone right? Did you begin your own business, work for one, work your way to...

“Catastrophe” is defined as an event causing unexpected and sudden damage. Torrential rain and flash flooding destroyed hundreds of homes in a suburb of Chicago after a summer storm. For Resicom, the destruction was personal. Employees had family members living and affected in the area. Resicom...

How do you respond with quick thinking solutions and resources when a car crashes through a storefront. Summary A client who schedules preventative maintenance and national rollouts had a critical facility emergency. A car had driven right into one of their locations, causing tremendous damage to the...

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...

What other ways do you feel organizational clarity can help your business, especially in facility maintenance. Check out our other topics at www.resicomonline.com. I believe organizational clarity is necessary for a company to enjoy long term success. Early on, I handled many of the responsibilities...

LIGHTING THE WAY TO A GREENER FUTURE AND A GREENER BOTTOM LINE Ever wondered why incandescent bulbs get so hot to the touch? It’s because they create excess heat energy that isn’t converted into light. What a waste! Compact florescent light-bulbs (CFL’s) are an alternative option that...

How does your company fix simple preventative maintenance problems? Check out our other blogs, case studies, and monographs at www.resicomonline.com/blog/ How does changing a 9-volt battery save a facility hundreds of dollars later? A national retailer needed a systematic inspection of their facilities...

S aving 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...

Check out our other blogs at www.resicomonline.com/blogs/ Ever wondered why incandescent bulbs get so hot to the touch? It’s because they create excess heat energy that isn’t converted into light. What a waste! Compact florescent light-bulbs (CFL’s) are an alternative option that use...