MCS | Knowledge Center

Resources, education and tools from MCS to help manage and preserve assets across
the Commercial, Single-Family Rental and Property Preservation industries.

 

business certification

Should Your Small Business Get Certified?

Obtaining small business certifications—such as Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or other small business certifications—can be a strategic move for service partners looking to increase their market share.

It’s helpful for contractors to understand the different small business certifications and their potential advantages as well as what certification can (and can’t) do for your business.

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MCS’s Residential QC Process: Minimize Rework, Maximize Client Satisfaction

Quality is everything in residential renovations—and at MCS, it’s never left to chance. Our rigorous quality control (QC) process ensures that every detail, from initial scope to final walk-through, lives up to the highest standards. By taking these steps throughout the renovation and construction process, clients can be assured that the property will be delivered as outlined and reduce fixes during the final close-out.

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retail store closing

Property Decommissioning: Managing Closures + Maintaining Dark Stores

 

When a retail store shuts down, the work isn’t over. Effective property management is crucial to preserving its value and preparing it for future use or sale. And property services for dark stores are more essential now than ever: After a sharp increase in store closures in 2024 (7,325 closures, the highest since closures reached 10,000 in 2020), Coresight Research anticipates even more closures this year, climbing to around 15,000.

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commercial property lighting fixtures

6 Questions to Consider When Selecting Commercial Lighting

Choosing the right components for your commercial property lighting program involves far more than just picking bulbs. From aligning with your sustainability goals to navigating brand reliability and managing long-term LED performance, the right solution requires a strategic approach.

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mobile smart access controls

Keyless Entry and Video Surveillance for Student Housing and Multi-Family Rentals

As technology advances, so do the expectations for safety and convenience in multi-family rentals (MFR) and student housing. And according to recent research, residents are willing to pay more for the enhanced security provided by technology solutions like smart doorbells, video surveillance and mobile access control.

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