A toothpaste factory had a problem. They sometimes shipped empty boxes without the tube inside. This challenged their perceived quality with the buyers and distributors. Understanding how important the relationship with them was, the CEO of the company assembled his … Continue reading
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Is all hearing protection the same? No, so the easiest way to compare products is to use a rating system. In the United States, the system is the NRR [Noise Reduction Rating]. The current range of NRR extends from 0 … Continue reading
“I’ve set up workshops in many different places and for many different applications. The process of organizing your workshop [or workbench] is both personal and organic. Setups vary wildly depending on one’s specialty, while organization and workflow are often an … Continue reading
“Smoke alarms that are 10 years old are near the end of their service life and should be replaced. Some people think that their smoke alarm sits idle until smoke is present. But it is working every minute, constantly monitoring … Continue reading
“Any experienced professional camp administrator will tell you that running a camp has been changing at a breakneck pace. From employment to food handling to environmental restrictions, keeping a camp inside legal boundaries is a fulltime job in and of … Continue reading
Saving energy and water doesn’t require a massive remodel. 5 ways to start: minimize waste, easy steps to saving, savings in the kitchen better insulation and windows, and HVAC options. “Easy Steps to Energy Efficiency: Saving Money on Your Facilities … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Maintenance Supervisor (MO) Building/Recreation Director (TX) Site Manager (VA) Assistant Property Manager (PA) Renovations and Maintenance Assistant Director (NY) Camp Ranger (PA) … Continue reading
Our apologies to an early release of this newsletter being sent out on Sunday. Here’s the full version. … Continue reading
Depending on the intensity and time, sounds over 85 decibels (dB) can cause permanent hearing loss. Below are some potentially harmful sounds that staff may encounter: 93 dB, tablesaw 94 dB, lawnmower 118 dB, chainsaw 140+ dB, firearms How can … Continue reading
With technology advances and tight budgets, groups might be reluctant to make or cancel their reservations for meetings and retreats. Is this challenge exclusively a marketing and outreach issue? It’s important that facilities and property staff be involved. In preparation … Continue reading
Have you ever been shocked by a property financial report! The information is not what you had expected. Or maybe the pest control company is recommending something totally different than you’ve ever done. How do you handle it? Ideally you … Continue reading
Do you have an inventory of your air conditioners? Do you know when they were purchased? Do you have a schedule to show you when they need to be replaced? The life expectancy of commercial HVAC systems is about 15 … Continue reading
An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future. This map shows you the delicate tracery of wind flowing over the US. If you … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Director of Maintenance and Facilities Ministry (CO) Assistant Site Manager (TN) Facilities Specialist (MI) Assistant Caretaker (MO) Assistant Properties Director (TX) Property … Continue reading
Producing electricity with photovoltaics (PV) emits no pollution, produces no greenhouse gases, and uses no finite fossil fuel resources. The environmental benefits of PV are great. But just as we say that it takes money to make money, it also … Continue reading