Property Services
While it may seem that winter was just here, savvy facility and property managers know that it’s already time to start planning for the next snow season. May is the time to start drafting your RFP so it can be distributed to potential partners in June allowing a decision to be made in August to be prepared for the first snowfall. Our team of experts outlines seven essentials to include in your snow and ice RFP, plus three RFP mistakes to avoid.
One of the best ways to ensure the success of your commercial snow and ice removal program is by hiring a partner with certified snow professionals (CSPs) on their team. Chain Store Maintenance - an MCS Company, has three CSPs on staff who’ve undergone rigorous training and credentialing by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA). Get to know our certified snow professionals.
Once you’ve selected your snow and ice removal provider for the season, good communication will be critical to the success of your relationship—and your program. So, it’s important to ask about communication practices during your selection process. These commercial snow and ice removal communications best practices will help make sure your expectations are met for a successful snow season.
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.
Communicating effectively with your provider is critical to the success of your snow and ice removal program. If you’re fairly new to this service area, this list of key terms will help you understand and speak the language of snow and ice removal more fluently.
Which deicing agents are most effective? In our experience, there’s no single “best” deicer for every business or situation. Use our convenient comparison chart to understand the most common deicing agents and how they work to make the best choice for your snow and ice removal needs. Most importantly, you’ll want to have a safe environment for clients, guests and employees this winter.