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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 […]

Considering starting a commercial remodeling or tenant improvement project? Rubicon is happy to support its clients in many ways. From turnkey design and construction to facility management and tenant improvement projects—we want to be your go-to contractor in the Intermountain West.  Improving Without Overbuilding Commercial remodeling projects can be costly, so it's important to plan […]

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 […]

Planning out your trade services for the year is a great way to stay organized and on top of your business operations. When you plan ahead, you can ensure that all your trade services are being managed properly and that any potential issues are addressed in a timely manner. Planning will also help you keep […]

2022 is an exciting time for businesses and for commercial design. Growth is still projected in commercial construction versus 2019. There are some trends we are already seeing in the market for commercial construction to keep in mind. Remote Meeting Space When designing a commercial facility for remote meetings, it is important to consider the […]

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 […]