It’s 3:00 in the morning. Your phone rings. Your commercial building has flooded. It's a plumbing emergency. There may even be a safety hazard like electrical issues at play. Your team wants to know what to do. Create an Emergency Protocol This one should happen well before the 3AM phone call. Meet with your leadership […]

Spring is just around the corner. With the melting of snow and warming of temperatures, it’s almost time to start thinking about pool preparation your summer facilities for guests. If you own or operate a commercial property and have an indoor or outdoor swimming pool, these swimming pool preparation tips are for you. Pools require […]

One of the biggest investments we see in the creation of commercial buildings (especially retail or industrial) is pavement. Keeping your parking lots in tip-top shape can help both the appearance of your building and the longevity of your investment. Be sure you have a plan for parking lot maintenance Sealing Cracks Let’s face it, […]

It’s time to start thinking about spring with these facility management tips. Commercial property owners have a lot to think about, so we’ve tried to gather a few facility management tips for you as you begin to prepare for another season change. Inspect Roofing and Flashing With the onset of spring and warmer temperatures, it’s […]

Just like with personal resolutions, the new year is a perfect time to make important decisions that will benefit your business greatly for the year ahead. Here are some New Year’s Resolutions you can make for your facility management to ensure a safer and more productive 2022 for your business. Facility Management Clean Up Consider […]

Chances are, you’ve caught one of the now-famous HGTV shows about house flipping. It’s usually a couple or friends (never a subcontractor) who have little to no previous experience with general construction, design or real estate—and sometimes it shows! Projects go over budget and often-times material choices don’t make sense for rental applications. Let’s talk […]

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." The old saying might sound like something out of a Disney movie, but we have seen first-hand how fire safety tips can help save commercial building owners thousands of dollars each season. Now that we’re coming into Winter, let’s take a look at some key […]

It is so important to start getting your facilities ready for Winter. We all know how unforgiving Winter can be in the Intermountain West, so we’ve prepared a few tips to make sure that your facility management is easy this winter. Plan Early There’s nothing like being ahead of the curve with your Winterization planning. […]

It can be hard to find a facility management group or company to know where to turn for support on a big commercial construction project or day-to-day management. In our experience at Rubicon, we’ve seen time and time again how much value Facility Managers can bring. From small-scale multi-family residential or retail to large-scale commercial […]