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Cord Andreoff is the Vice President of Service Partner Management at MCS and Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company. His team is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and coaching a robust network of service partners to service residential and commercial properties. Cord has held various leadership positions over the past 10 years in the facility management industry. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University.
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.
While snow and ice removal might seem like a straightforward service, there’s an abundance of effort and planning involved in ensuring the snow and ice management process is safely and effectively managed for commercial properties. It’s critical to work with an experienced and proven team.
Service-level agreements (SLAs) are vital for building strong, effective relationships with your service providers. Use this guide to help make sure your SLAs convey everything you need to effectively communicate your facility maintenance needs to help ensure you get the results you expect.
Single-family rental (SFR) and commercial facilities maintenance and repair are two industries that often share a labor pool. And work opportunities are plentiful—the property services industry is known as “the golden trades” as a result. But that labor pool is limited based on multiple factors, including a shortage of trained professionals and an awareness about opportunities to help you excel in trade careers.