— By Wade Christensen — Preserve the value of your concrete floor. One of the most valuable assets of any commercial building is the concrete floor. It’s also the most likely abused. From restaurants and supermarkets to shopping malls and hospitals and everything in between, new and existing concrete floors need to be protected from everyday wear and potentially damaging substances. In 2018, Tin Roof Bars, a chain of popular restaurants in the South that is recognized for exceptional live music, an amazing culinary experience and a lively, eclectic venue, …
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— By Richard Rast, BLUEFIN, LLC — Why roof preservation matters for retail and restaurant industries and the best solution to preserve roof life. Is your facility or building property protected from weather and unintended abuse threatening its roof? When a roof is neglected, human-caused and environmental elements can lead to premature commercial roof failure. Since roofs are often out of sight and out of mind, roofs are not a priority until an emergency happens. Proactive management can minimize the impact of premature roof failure, improve reliability and save money. …
— By David Goodwin — What is the process and timeline for making a sign? By its nature, the commercial sign-making process does not enjoy a simple timetable. Every sign is different and so are the circumstances that surround its journey from concept to installation. For a large sign, the complete process from initial consultation to installation should take a minimum of 12 weeks. The process takes longer for more complex projects with more extensive sign needs. For instance, a shopping center project with multiple items, such as monument signs, …
— By Ray Hatch — Turn changing regulations into new opportunities. As cities and states begin pushing harder toward their zero-waste goals, new regulations are being put into effect that will change the way businesses operate. For restaurants and food production, these new regulations are already being put into place across the country and can have staggering impacts on your workflows, production and profits. But it’s not all scary fines and penalties — in fact, if you do it right, you can take advantage of these changing regulations from something …
— By Aaron Hartung — The vinyl flooring market is evolving: Here’s what you need to know in 2019. If you’ve read about the commercial vinyl flooring market lately, then you know demand for vinyl flooring products is growing at a good clip. The vinyl flooring market is expected to grow to nearly $50 billion within the next 5 years. And as the market for vinyl expands, it’s worth exploring how this evolution will impact the products themselves by taking a look at recent design and technology trends facility managers …
— By Steve Tudhope — AutoZone goes the extra mile to reduce energy usage and drive the future. Memphis, Tennessee-based AutoZone is the leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,200 retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. In 2003, AutoZone’s corporate leaders challenged its maintenance team to research the drivers of store utility expenses and find ways to reduce energy costs without detracting from the store environment. AutoZone’s primary objectives were to: Improve energy efficiency and reduce energy usage and costs. Develop …