MCS | Knowledge Center

It’s wise for property and facility managers to study up on the latest commercial landscaping trends. Our team is seeing trends toward landscaping that is more functional and efficient as well as environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Learn how you can enhance your landscaping in 2024.

Parking lot maintenance should be a critical component of your landscaping plan. Besides serving as a reflection of your brand (parking lots are frequently the first impression customers get of your commercial property), safety is also an important factor. Here are four key areas to look for as you strive to keep your parking lots in good condition.

At MCS, 2023 was a big year for growth and change—including some big wins along the way. Andrew Nolan, President of Commercial and SFR at MCS, shares his thoughts on 2023’s highlights and where the company and the commercial facilities maintenance industry are headed in 2024 and beyond.

Many commercial building services are central to operations, yet are frequently overlooked (or even forgotten. By working with a facilities partner like MCS and Chain Store Maintenance - an MCS Company, many of these items can be handled without you having to track them or worry about maintaining a schedule, allowing you to focus on more important responsibilities. Here are nine preventive services we commonly see companies skipping.

As summer winds down, it’s time to shift your commercial landscaping focus to preparations for fall. How can you ensure your commercial landscaping will be fall-ready? Here are 12 steps you’ll want to take as part of your fall landscaping efforts.

Snow season brings a certain amount of risk you need to manage to keep your employees and customers at your commercial properties safe. Hiring a reliable commercial snow removal partner to do the heavy lifting can significantly ease your workload and aid in snow removal risk mitigation. But whether you’re shouldering the load or bringing a partner on board, understanding and managing risks is critical. Here’s what you need to know.