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Keeping It Clean: The Complete Guide to Parking Garage Maintenance & Sustainability

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Parking garage maintenance is more than just keeping the structure clean. It’s about ensuring people’s safety, preserving a building’s aesthetic, and reducing costs while increasing the likelihood of return visits. The parking garage is your visitors’ first point of entry, from businesses to healthcare facilities, public buildings and more. You only get one chance at a first impression. To ensure your parking garage cleaning services are optimal and sustainable, it’s […]

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Elevate Your Building’s Cleanliness with High Dusting

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Often, building owners focus on the visible, high-traffic areas regarding cleanliness and maintenance, but what about the spots that are out of sight? Steve Jobs was adamant about the aesthetic quality of Apple products, even the components customers would rarely see. He said, “For you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic and the quality have to be carried all the way through.” The same holds true for your commercial […]

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Shielding Building Owner Liability with Comprehensive Insurance & Safety Measures

Building Owner Liability

When a building service provider carries comprehensive liability insurance without risky policy exclusions that are so prevalent in the industry, it alleviates concerns about potential financial liabilities arising from accidents, damages, or other incidents. But insurance is just one part of the equation. What truly sets a provider apart is a deep-rooted commitment to safety. At Awnclean, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s our core mission. Our extensive knowledge […]

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Seasonal Maintenance Planning: How to Budget for Year-Round Building Care

Seasonal Maintenance Planning

Ensuring your building remains in top condition throughout the year requires a strategic approach to maintenance. Seasonal maintenance helps you prepare your property for the next season while removing remnants of the previous season. This article will help you plan and budget for effective seasonal maintenance, ensuring your property remains safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing all year round. Getting the Most out of Seasonal Maintenance Seasons bring both challenges and […]

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The Hidden Costs of Deferred Maintenance: Why It’s Essential to Budget for Annual Upkeep

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As a property manager or building owner, it’s tempting to prioritize immediate cost savings by deferring maintenance, but that’s a gamble that rarely pays off. Deferred maintenance often leads to costlier problems down the line, draining finances through expensive restoration projects while compromising safety and efficiency.  This article highlights the hidden costs of deferring maintenance and how preventative maintenance helps avoid significant repair costs to ensure smooth operations and maximize […]

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How Expertise Drives Safety Compliance Across Building Services

Safety Compliance Across Building Services

At Awnclean, we specialize in various building services, including window washing and facade repair. This work requires our teams to traverse over 13,000 building facades yearly, and it’s not a responsibility we take lightly. While we are experts in working at heights, we also respect the inherent dangers. To reduce risks, we develop unique job site safety plans and hazard analysis before starting a project. We also provide thorough safety […]

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The Role of Pressure Washing in Maintaining Your Building’s Exterior

Pressure Washing

Adding pressure washing to your routine building maintenance strategy is a simple yet effective way to achieve a clean and attractive facade. In spite of its simplicity, pressure washing is an often-neglected strategy for maintaining a building’s exterior thought to be reserved for the toughest of stains or addressing years of neglect.  Pressure washing revitalizes surfaces by cleaning and removing pollutants such as oils, mold, graffiti, and rust, thus making […]

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Prioritizing Safety of Building Façade Access and Fall Protection

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Your building’s façade conveys the first impression of aesthetics and serves as your first line of defense against environmental factors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires you, as a building owner, to mitigate risks and provide a safe working environment for those performing work on your building, including general maintenance. This article covers the essential role of safety measures in mitigating risks through safe building façade access and […]

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Guidelines for Choosing the Right Building Service Provider

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Choosing the right building service provider is paramount for property managers and building owners. The stakes are high, as a poor selection can lead to inadequate maintenance, increased liability, and even property devaluation. Making an informed decision means considering expertise, safety standards, and customer feedback. This comprehensive guide will assist you in navigating through the selection process, ensuring you partner with a service provider who aligns with your property’s specific […]

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Leveraging Building Facade Maintenance to Beat the Odds in a Challenging Market

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In the face of reduced office occupancy post-pandemic, increased vacancies, and a cooling residential rental market, building managers and property owners must once again prioritize their efforts to attract tenants. Strategic façade maintenance enhances aesthetic appeal, attracting tenants and buyers; improves energy efficiency, reducing operational costs; and ensures safety, mitigating costly legal and repair liabilities. This comprehensive approach ensures that every dollar spent on facade maintenance not only preserves but […]

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