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How Expertise Drives Safety Compliance Across Building Services
At Scotties, we specialize in various building services, including window washing and facade repair. This work requires our teams to traverse over 13,000 building facades yearly, and it's not a...
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Project Profile: Historic Facade Restoration Updated: May 15
The Overview Located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, a prominent government building’s façade had significant staining due to deferred cleaning. As the building is 85 years old with a façade...
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Prioritizing Safety of Building Façade Access and Fall Protection
Your building's façade conveys the first impression of aesthetics and serves as your first line of defense against environmental factors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires you, as...
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Understanding Fall Protection: Importance, OSHA Standards, and Compliance
For the tenth year in a row, fall protection citations lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) list of most frequent violations. Despite the high human and financial costs...
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Deep Clean or Glass Restoration, Part 2: Comprehensive Guide to Professional Glass Restoration
Despite your best efforts in regular upkeep, natural wear and tear sometimes take its toll on your windows. When you notice that even the most meticulous cleaning doesn't restore former...
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OSHA National Emphasis Program on Falls
Fall-related fatalities and their severe consequences in the workplace are preventable. Yet, falls still take the lives of hundreds and injure thousands of workers each year. Tackling this issue requires...
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Guidelines for Choosing the Right Building Service Provider
Choosing the right building service provider is paramount for property managers and building owners. The stakes are high, as a poor selection can lead to inadequate maintenance, increased liability, and...
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Leveraging Building Facade Maintenance to Beat the Odds in a Challenging Market
In the face of reduced office occupancy post-pandemic, increased vacancies, and a cooling residential rental market, building managers and property owners must once again prioritize their efforts to attract tenants....
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Staying Ahead of Wear and Tear: The Merits of Commercial Building Preventative Maintenance
Reactionary measures have their place. They’re your go-to in emergencies and the unavoidable hiccups of running a building. But wouldn’t it be better to minimize those emergencies in the first...
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