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John Catanese is Sr. Vice President at Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company. John leads the business development department to retain and drive growth from existing customers, as well as help bring on new logo opportunities. John has spent over 30 years in facilities management, serving on multiple industry organization boards with a goal of creating a culture of collaboration for all facilities management professionals. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA in International Business from Johnson & Wales University.
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.
As the facilities management industry moves forward, Chain Store Maintenance - an MCS Company, is learning and leading alongside our customers. During the past few months, we’ve attended multiple industry conferences and met with clients across the country, providing the opportunity to meet with facilities managers from a range of industries and hear from our peers. These are a few of the key industry trends, takeaways and insights our team is focused on following these conversations.