MCS | Knowledge Center

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.

Smart plumbing technology is transforming commercial properties, offering a new level of efficiency, cost savings and sustainability. From automated leak detection to water conservation systems, these innovations help property owners reduce waste, prevent costly damage and optimize operations.

There’s more to commercial plumbing than regular maintenance. In fact, your commercial plumbing program could be a place where you save money and make an impact on the employees and customers who frequent your sites. 

Commercial properties require regular maintenance to ensure safety, functionality and curb appeal. And while specialized contractors are always needed, it’s helpful to have a dedicated commercial handyman for quickly addressing everyday repairs to keep your sites in top shape—all while creating efficiencies.  

For companies with multiple sites, it can be challenging to ensure that facilities are managed efficiently, consistently and in compliance with organizational standards at all locations. That’s why it’s essential to have a facilities manual that serves as a site-level guide to these standards and offers facilities maintenance best practices and resources. 

Repairing or changing locks may seem like a simple maintenance issue, but if your business needs frequent lock changes, managing it reactively can become a tedious chore that keeps your employees from focusing on more important business goals. This is where a proactive locksmith program can pay off.