FME - Blog

Janitorial services are very essential in maintaining health and safety in a facility. Though they are not related to core business, they play a significant role in facilitating the core business activities. It is recommended to outsource these activities to facility management service providers as they will have the resources and experience to provide safe, healthy and clean working environment.

We all know facility managers are in a never-ending battle. We wear many hats, and it seems like someone is always trying to give us another hat to wear. Generally, the work our staff performs goes unnoticed because it is our job to assure the facility runs smoothly. Then there is the constant question, “How can we do it for less money?”

Are your energy dollars “going out the window"?

When you evaluate the energy performance of your building envelope, you may find windows near the top of your list for potential improvements. Although new, energy-efficient windows are a logical choice for construction, cost can make them prohibitive as replacements in existing structures. However, advances in materials now make desirable U values affordable with window film.

I am pleased to announce the rebranding of Facility Management & Engineering, Inc. as FME.  Our new name signifies an important simplification of our business identity to clearly communicate that our business purpose is to save our clients money in the day-to-day operations of their facilities and operations.

The government will soon give savvy building owners a chance to smile all the way to the bank—twice. Will you be one of them?

When you hear the words “energy savings,” the idea of capital improvement may come to mind. But did you know you may save up to 20 percent in energy-related expense every month without a capital investment? Here’s how you can put this money back in your pocket, with minimal time, effort and cost.