If you are considering a roofing project for your facilities like a repair or replacement, it is important to consider the type of project plan you are going to need. A project plan is an outline of the work that needs to be done, as well as how...
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on energy procurement for small to medium businesses. In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. Its main goal was to strip...
Many companies adopt a “wait until it breaks” approach for addressing their pavement, waiting until it is fatigued—known as alligator cracking—and potholed. While this strategy might free up a facility manager’s budget in the short term, it can...
Managing day-to-day facility operations can often overtake the time needed to plan for future budgeting concerns for roofing assets. Not to mention commercial roofing expenditures have a tendency to fall into a rollercoaster of uncertain costs...
Businesses across the globe both big and small are talking about net zero. Some have already set goals to achieve net zero within a particular timeframe or to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by a specified amount by a certain...
When installing or replacing a new roof, your system selection and design have a lot to do with the types and amount of warranty coverage available to you. Generally, the better the roof system, the more warranty coverage you get and the...
Located in New London, CT, Mitchell College is a private liberal arts school with a tight-knit community of just over 800 students, faculty and staff. In 2019, the college planned to optimize their HVAC and lighting systems but were unable...
We know what it’s like: your mechanical room has a laundry list of updates, upgrades, replacements, nice-to-haves, and a couple of blue-sky projects. The next budget cycle is ahead of you and it’s time toface the inevitable: how to improve...
Much like your suitcase after a trip away, energy risk management can feel messy. How do you know your strategy for purchasing energy is the right one? How much risk should you weigh? How much time do you have to track the energy market, and...
A reverse auction is a procurement method in which the traditional roles of buyer and seller are reversed, meaning there is only one buyer with many potential vendors. These types of auctions have been employed by both government entities...
Today, building owners and operators are often concerned with facility management, environmental impact, and smart operations. They are on a journey to technology-enabled solutions and sustainable best practices, but struggle to find the...
Director of Project Management for Mantis Innovation, Tom Cashman has offered a strong background in energy efficiency during his 5+ years with the team. Specifically, Tom worked in the grocery facilities industry prior to joining Mantis,...
Roof design can be a complicated and costly affair. From rectifying severe weather damage to executing capital renewals, roof designers consider myriad factors to create the mountain of drawings and specifications required for even a small...