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How critics of janitorial outsourcing are right - by Alan France

Critics of janitorial outsourcing often cite administrative headaches and poor operational management as reasons to keep services in-house. In many cases, low-cost providers don’t take the time to invest in tools, training, and technology that enable smooth administration and operations. But that doesn’t always have to be the case.

WinnResidential hires Benskin as executive vice president

Boston, MA According to WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, Terri Benskin has been appointed as executive vice pr...

Portside at East Pier installs ButterflyMX’s smart intercom platform

East Boston, MA  As the city continues to see a flurry of new development, one of the area’s newest luxury apartment communities,...

Massachusetts’ new solar program brings additional benefits for building owners - by Craig Huntley

Massachusetts is about to reinvent its solar energy programs. The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program is scheduled to “go live” on November 26th. In the solar energy industry, this new program has been widely anticipated but its benefits are still a bit of a mystery for those on the

Ludlow joins Stantec’s transportation practice as principal; focus on stormwater planning and design

South Burlington, VT Amidst continued growth in the New England region, Stantec’s transportation practice has welcomed a str...

Cold showers in hotels and multi-family buildings are a shocking experience - by Dan Cook

Facility managers and building managers never want to get the call from residents or guests at the other end of the phone screaming about cold showers. It is especially frustrating when the problem keeps recurring. What the heck is the problem? 

What is brand awareness? Do you have it? How can you get it? - by Cara Joyce

Simply put, brand awareness is the familiarity your desired customers have about your brand.  Do customers recognize your company’s name? Logo? Have they heard about the products or services your company provides? If they don’t know about you, they can’t engage with you.

Springfield’s Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc. celebrates 100 year anniversary

Springfield, MA One of America’s largest mechanical contractors achieves a new milestone this month as Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc. o...

Barkan Management expands portfolio
in Mass., R.I and mid-Atlantic region; adds eight properties

Warwick, RI Barkan Management, a residential property management firm with 165 properties under management in nine states, has added eight p...

BOND promotes two

Boston, MA BOND promoted Anthony Bond, as president and Kane Cuddy as chief operating officer for BOND’s Civil & Utility Division....