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How to Prepare for the Inevitable Refresh or Remodel

by Sarah Daniels February 12, 2024

It’s going to happen, and any quick-service restaurant (QSR) owner-operator knows it. Sometime not too far in the future, they’ll need a refresh or remodel of their properties. There’s no getting out of it. Here are some hints from two project managers from MaintenX, a provider of HVAC&R, plumbing, electrical, roofing, construction and general contracting for multisite retailers, restaurants, healthcare, multifamily and other industries. They cover key topics like assembling the correct refresh or remodel team, managing the process and keeping projects on track in the face of potential delays, with a …

February 12, 2024

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Harrison Contracting: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 7, 2024

— 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 …

February 7, 2024

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The Power of Paint

by Katie Lee September 20, 2023

— 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 …

September 20, 2023

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Moving Forward

by Katie Lee January 5, 2023

— By Sean Gillespie — Why it’s important — even during challenging times — to keep multi-site painting programs consistent and on track. There is no question the past few years have presented more challenges than solutions relative to multi-site painting programs. As things have begun moving into a new degree of normalcy, labor and supply chain struggles have been part of the adjustment. Now, as interest rate hikes are implemented to stem the tide of inflation, there are rumblings of “recession.” While not all agree on the specifics, …

January 5, 2023

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Revamp With a Repaint

by Katie Lee January 6, 2022

— By Sean Gillespie — How to kickstart your branding cycle with a trusted painting contractor. Over the past 2 years, keeping up with planned painting programs has been challenging. Deferring a planned program cycle is never a simple decision. But at some point, moving from deferral back into the cycle can feel like reinventing the wheel. You’ll need a good partner who can help you maneuver through challenges and positively impact your brand and budget! Kickstarting multi-site repainting programs is essential to ensuring consistent branding across each of …

January 6, 2022

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BrandPoint Makes Inc. 5000 List and Grows Revenue 210% During Unprecedented Year

by Katie Lee September 3, 2021

Trooper, Pa. — BrandPoint Services, a leading provider of facility services to multi-site commercial clients across North America, has been included in the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year. This achievement comes only a couple months after it was named a Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer, in April 2021. BrandPoint ranked 2,090 out of the top 5,000 independent businesses in America over the last 12 months, with a revenue growth rate of 210%. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America …

September 3, 2021

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Get With the Program

by Katie Lee June 2, 2021

— By Chris Murphy — Planning your successful painting program. As we begin the next season of reimage, repainting and rebranding, many facility managers will be using all their creativity to find the “magic” to maximizing budgets and facilities’ upkeep. That’s no easy task, and the answer isn’t as simple as deferring more maintenance or finding cheaper pricing. But there are tools that can minimize the challenges and ensure that your desired painting programs can move forward without breaking the bank. Utilizing a contractor who is already familiar and …

June 2, 2021

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Painter & Partner

by Katie Lee April 14, 2021

— By Sean Gillespie — Managing your refresh and reimage painting needs. Over the past 13 months, one word has nearly dominated everything: COVID. As a result, many have had to make adjustments — some dramatic — to their painting programs. While those changes are expected (and perhaps inevitable) under the circumstances, the need to continue or jump-start multi-site painting programs is essential to keeping your facilities consistently branded, aesthetically pleasing, safe and functional. “Essential” may sound extreme, especially given the challenges of the past year, but we believe …

April 14, 2021

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Harrison Contracting Company Celebrates 25 Years, Launches New Website

by Katie Lee May 27, 2020

Villa Rica, Ga. — Harrison Contracting Company, LLC celebrates 25 years in business and launches an updated company website dedicated to sharing the company’s heart, expertise and philosophy. In February 1995, Deryl Harrison started Harrison Contracting Company with a very simple idea: doing what he said he would do! That principle has been the cornerstone of everything Harrison Contracting Company (HCC) stands for. In fact, it’s the basis of its “Measures of Success” reputation, customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, teamwork, achieving goals, quality growth and profitability. “Reputation is at the top …

May 27, 2020

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Painting Company Changes Name to Focus on Commercial Capabilities

by Katie Lee January 9, 2020

St. Louis — PaintSmiths of Missouri is now known as SmithPro Commercial Painting. According to Michael Smith, president and owner, the new name focuses on the professional and commercial capabilities of the business. “Over the years we have evolved to become the premier commercial painting contractor in the St. Louis metro area,” Smith says. “As we continue to grow, we wanted a name that truly emphasizes our professional commercial painting capabilities. Everything else with the business has stayed the same: the professional staff, the turnkey services offered and the high-quality …

January 9, 2020

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