Every dollar spent by government institutions represents an important public trust. It’s crucial to get real value from investments, even when it comes to the basics of your facility's maintenance.

Choice of flooring is an important one for an industrial facility. You need a floor that will stand up to traffic and any environmental hazards the workplace presents. Flooring failure can cost thousands of dollars and may leave your workforce and the public at risk.

The total size of a commercial building has been trending up. The average size was around 16,300 square feet in the 1990s compared to 19,000 in the 2000s. EIA research shows size still rising as recently as 2012. With larger buildings representing nearly 20% of commercial stock, odds are growing that any one business will be in a bigger space. While a newer building means better construction techniques and more durable materials, it also means costs associated with square footage.

When you are looking for ways to extend the service life of your facility, it’s important to consider every inch of the building’s envelope. The strength and durability of your roof make an impact throughout your industrial facility. Its repercussions range even as far as the building’s foundations.

Industrial equipment is a major investment. It represents a big upfront cost and ongoing maintenance – and your operations usually can’t function without all the equipment you need. As soon as you introduce a new piece of equipment, your first question should be: “How can I extend its service life?”

Most of today’s coating products take the form of a two-coat solution with a primer and topcoat. Direct to metal coatings are becoming more popular and versatile, especially in the marine sector, but in most cases you will need to plan your project around priming your surfaces correctly.

Direct to metal (DTM) coatings are becoming more popular in the industrial setting as a whole and marine environments in particular.  DTM formulas enable high quality coatings to be applied directly to a metal substrate without the use of a primer. They are applied by spray, brush, roll, or coil coating.

Protecting the structural integrity of your building depends on two main factors: A proactive maintenance strategy that addresses and remediates damage A coating strategy that defends against ongoing environmental hazards There are several ways these two concerns can overlap. Perhaps none is more familiar than the question of waterproof coating. Waterproofing has waxed and waned in popularity in different industries. Done right, it is an essential part of protecting any facility.

Residents might fall in love with a community at first, but what keeps them around when the initial thrill has worn off? One big contributor is overlooked by HOAs all too often: The level of care and attention taken in the upkeep of buildings, pathways, and amenities for the money paid.