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KBS Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

by Katie Lee

Oceanside, Calif. — KBS, the largest privately held facility services provider in North America, has appointed Chris Studney as its new chief commercial officer. Studney will be responsible for sales, strategic account management and marketing at KBS. Studney is a highly successful global real estate and facilities services executive with a 25-year track record of driving industry leading growth at scale with clients, including in the same industries and services as KBS. Studney was previously with JLL, one of the largest commercial real estate services companies in the world and a …

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Superior Facility Service Group, Inc.: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Carol L. Carey — R&R: Where are you based and how long have you been in business? Carol L. Carey: Headquartered south of Atlanta, Superior Facility Service Group is a family-owned and operated company, specializing in commercial maintenance, bird control and disaster restoration. Incorporated in 2013, we strive to provide a comprehensive service to meet all your maintenance & repair needs on the national level. We endeavor to meet and exceed your requirements, standards, budgetary constraints and timelines by providing a “Superior Job” at the best pricing …

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Colt Facility Maintenance: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Peter Tsanacas — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Peter Tsanacas: Colt Facility Maintenance is based out of Dallas but we also have offices in Houston and San Antonio as well as Oklahoma City and Denver. Colt FM has been in business for a year after acquiring another facility maintenance company’s assets. That company had been in business for over 40 years. The new ownership now has over 100 years of facility maintenance and repair experience. R&R: How long …

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Harrison Contracting: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Sean Gillespie — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Sean Gillespie: Our headquarters is located about 30 miles west of Atlanta in Villa Rica, Georgia. We also have locations/operations in Tampa, Destin and Orlando, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Dallas/Fort Worth; and Nashville, Tennessee. Harrison Contracting Company, Inc. (HCC) has been in business since 1995. R&R: How long have you been with the company?  Gillespie: Since 2018. R&R: What services do you offer retailers and restaurants?  Gillespie: We predominantly provide commercial …

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Panda Express Partners with GridPoint Across All U.S. Restaurant Locations

by Katie Lee

Reston, Va. — GridPoint, a leading cleantech company that decarbonizes commercial buildings and accelerates the transition to a sustainable energy future, has expanded its partnership with Panda Express, the largest Asian dining concept in the United States. With nearly 2,500 locations, Panda Express will deploy GridPoint Intelligence™ to all U.S. locations during the next 18 months to optimize energy consumption, reduce energy costs and ensure that all restaurants remain at maximum temperature comfort for its guests and associates throughout varied climate conditions year-round. “We have sought solutions that can deliver …

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Thomas Park Management Awarded Property Maintenance Contract at Annapolis Town Center

by Katie Lee

Annapolis, Md. — Thomas Park Management, a fast-growing property management and building maintenance services firm, has been awarded a contract to provide building maintenance services at the Annapolis Town Center in Annapolis, Md. “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract to provide building maintenance services at the Annapolis Town Center,” says Mason Popham, executive vice president at Thomas Park Management. “The Annapolis Town Center is a premier shopping and dining destination, and we are committed to providing the highest level of service to build on the Class A environment …

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Webinar: How to Plan & Finance a Successful QSR Remodel

by Sarah Daniels

  The Oct. 12 webinar “How to Plan & Finance a Successful QSR Remodel,” hosted by Retail & Restaurant Facility Business and sponsored by First Franchise Capital, discussed best practices and strategies for planning, financing and executing remodels for quick-service restaurant (QSR) projects. In this brief, 30-minute webinar, expert panelists covered financing options, industry challenges and information on how to drive more traffic through remodeling.  Why is remodeling important and how can it fit into a franchise’s growth strategy? What options do franchisees have when it comes to remodeling, refreshing or re-imaging their …

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Integrated Facilities Management Pioneer NEST Releases Inaugural Social Responsibility Report

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — NEST, a pioneer of integrated facilities management, has released its inaugural Social Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s environmental stewardship, social programming, diversity, equity, inclusion and ethics. The report revealed new impactful programs, including “Trees for ISPs,” where NEST plants a tree for select work completed through its network of 26,000 Independent Service Providers (ISPs). “We recognize that our work at NEST impacts thousands of companies, employees and the environment,” says Rob Almond, CEO of NEST. “We believe that true success means making a positive impact through every facet …

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The Power of Paint

by Katie Lee

— By Sean Gillespie — 5 important reasons you should repaint your commercial building. When it comes to building a solid, consistent image, many owners overlook the power of paint. A good paint job can have a direct impact on your marketing efforts by creating a sophisticated look and feel that makes your business more inviting to potential clients. There are lots of reasons that painting your commercial building is beneficial, so let’s dive into the details. First Impressions Matter A person’s first impression of something is influenced by surface …

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SMG Appoints Vice President of Operations

by Katie Lee

Red Bank, N.J. — SMG, a leading name in the facilities management industry, has appointed Jordan Rochwick as its new vice president of operations. With over a decade of extensive experience in the facilities management and built environment space, Rochwick will play a pivotal role in supporting client success, sales and overall operational excellence at SMG. Rochwick brings to SMG a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having spent over a decade in the facilities management industry. In her new role, she will lead SMG’s operations team, driving the company’s mission …

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