A reference for the people who keep commercial buildings running
What fails in commercial buildings, what a service call includes, and what it costs.
System by system: the failure modes, what a competent service call includes, the preventive checklist, cost ranges, and what to ask a provider. Written for facilities coordinators, operations managers and owners of multi-site businesses.
41building systems covered
13emergency response guides
307preventive checklist items
202cost ranges
Start with the system
Commercial Roof RepairCommercial roof repair: common leak sources, what a repair call includes, cost ranges, and how to vet a contractor before the next storm.Commercial HVAC RepairCommercial HVAC repair: common rooftop unit and system failures, what a repair call includes, cost ranges, and how to vet an HVAC contractor.Commercial Plumbing Repair and ContractorsCommercial plumbing repair: common failures across supply, waste and backflow systems, service call scope, cost ranges, and how to choose a plumber.Commercial Electrical RepairCommercial electrical repair: common panel, circuit and equipment failures, service call scope, cost ranges, and how to vet an electrician.Commercial Door RepairCommercial door repair for hinge wear, frame misalignment, and latch failure on hollow metal, wood, and fire rated commercial doors.Commercial Parking Lot MaintenanceCommercial parking lot maintenance covering pavement condition, drainage, striping, and a coordinated multi year repair plan.Commercial Snow Removal and PlowingHow commercial snow removal works, what a plow and shovel crew actually does, pricing models, and what to ask before hiring a contractor.Preventive Maintenance Programs for Commercial BuildingsHow a commercial preventive maintenance program is built, what it should cover, and how it compares in cost to reactive repair.
Sections
Interior SystemsMechanical, electrical, plumbing, doors, finishes and fixtures inside the building. The systems that generate most work orders.Exterior and SiteRoof, envelope, entrances, glass, parking, signage and snow. The systems that carry liability and curb appeal.Compliance and AssessmentADA, condition assessments and site surveys. The work that turns a building into a plan and a budget.Preventive MaintenancePrograms, schedules and seasonal readiness across systems.Emergency ResponseWhat counts as an emergency, what to do in the first hour, and what a competent response includes.
Emergency response
What counts, what to do in the first hour, and what a 24/7 response should include.
24/7 Emergency Maintenance Services for Commercial FacilitiesHow 24/7 emergency maintenance service works for commercial facilities, what it covers, and how to evaluate a provider.Emergency Board-Up Services for Commercial BuildingsWhen a commercial property needs an emergency board-up, what the job covers, and how to choose a provider that responds fast.Emergency Commercial Door RepairWhat counts as an emergency commercial door repair, what a provider does on the call, and typical cost ranges for facility teams.Emergency Commercial ElectricianWhat counts as an electrical emergency in a commercial building, what a provider does on the call, and cost ranges to expect.Emergency Commercial Garage and Overhead Door RepairWhat makes an overhead or loading dock door failure an emergency, what the repair covers, and typical cost ranges.Emergency Commercial Glass and Storefront RepairWhat counts as an emergency glass repair, what the response covers from board-up to permanent replacement, and cost ranges.