Regular maintenance of a new or existing structure is critical not only to the health of the building, but also to the bottom line of the building’s owner. All too often, deferred maintenance results ...

For companies or leasers that own large buildings, building maintenance can seem daunting, costly, or even superfluous, particularly when building functions appear to be running smoothly. But proper ...

Following-up on last month's quick review of the five basic types of building construction, according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction ...

It’s 3:30 a.m., and you have been dispatched to a report of a multifamily structure fire in your engine company’s first-due response area. Dispatch is reporting a fire has been called in on the fourth ...

Corrective maintenance refers to any tasks that identify and fix faulty equipment or systems in order to restore them to working order. Incorporating it into your management strategy can keep your ...

What type of construction? You may be surprised. An important feature of a pre-incident plan is the classification of building construction. Classifying the type of building should be simple, quick ...