Encompass Insights

What is the first thing people see when they come to your facility?

That’s right, your building’s exterior and the surrounding area. Which is why things like graffiti removal and landscaping are so important.

Much like our first impression solutions, our exterior grounds solutions are specially designed to ensure your facility looks its best.

Here are some of our most essential services and why they matter to facilities both big and small.

One of the most common and pressing needs in the facility maintenance industry is to drive down expenses and do more with less.

But how do you reduce costs while maintaining efficacy?

One of the clearest and most compelling ways to save on facility maintenance expenses is by making your workforce more efficient. This can be done, in part, through the utilization of technology.

These days, there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to facility operations and maintenance (O&M), making running a business and managing a facility simultaneously a difficult task for any one person. 

That’s why many building owners have decided to outsource their O&M to stay focused on what matters most. At Encompass Onsite, we’re proud to work with these individuals, considering ourselves partners and dedicated to our clients’ long-term success.

We provide a comprehensive preventative maintenance program that includes award-winning professional services. Some of these services include HVAC maintenance, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry and general handyman services. 

When it comes to your facility’s appearance, first impressions count. That’s why along with our more traditional services, we’ve developed first impression facility solutions which aim to make your facility look its best. 

These first impression solutions include everything from carpet, floor and upholstery care to window and power washing. Let’s take a closer look at each.

When it comes to your facility, it’s important that it remains clean, keeps staff and other occupants safe, and exudes professionalism. That’s why facility housekeeping solutions are so important.

First off, your housekeeping needs depend on the type of facility you manage or own. For example, while there are a few similarities, housekeeping solutions for hotels and hospitals can range dramatically. 

Here are some standard housekeeping solutions Encompass Onsite believes are of the utmost importance.

Does your facility have a comprehensive waste management plan? If not, now’s the time to start setting one up.

That’s because facility waste management plans can mean happier and healthier employees and occupants, a safer working environment, a happy planet, and cost savings.

Additionally, waste management programs can help your facility reuse products to extend their life cycle, recycle products at the end of their life cycle, and reduce the overall waste stream. 

If you haven’t yet implemented a green cleaning program at your facility, now’s the time. Not only does it make the environment safer for employees and building occupants, it can lead to a reduction in facility costs.

Here are the problems with traditional products, some green cleaning benefits, and additional resources to help you implement a green cleaning program at your own facility.

Emergency maintenance can end up causing facilities a lot of grief and costing a lot of money. In fact, according to Facilities Net, “the cost of emergency breakdowns is in the billions annually.” What’s more, “most maintenance departments operate at 10-40 percent efficiency” and “nearly 70 percent of equipment failures are self-induced.”

In order to avoid these less than desirable circumstances, it’s important that organizations are proactive when it comes to facility maintenance.

Here are some ways to develop a proactive approach to maintenance within your own organization and thereby reduce overall facility maintenance expenses.

One of the best ways to reduce facility maintenance expenses is to outsource tasks to a professional services organization.

This is especially true if you outsource to one organization that bundles solutions instead of outsourcing to multiple, different service providers. Not only will this save you money, you’ll also enjoy the perks of having one facility maintenance services partner who’s wholly dedicated to your organization.

And that’s not where the perks end! By using an outsourced provider, you can realize a reduction in facility maintenance services expenses in the following ways as well.

A common need across organizations and industries is to improve consistency in facility appearance and quality and drive down expenses, thereby doing more with less.

One of the best ways organizations can reduce operational expenses while driving organizational and operational efficiency is to invest in new facility equipment. 

This may seem counterintuitive, but new equipment can provide savings in several ways.