7 Things to Look for with your Long-term FM Services Provider

Which part of your building do visitors notice the most? You might be surprised to hear that it's the floors! This means floor care is more important than you might have realized. Floors have a significant impact on how visitors view your building, and proper floor care will help your facility stand out.

Celebrating the 35th class of unstoppable entrepreneurs who transform Florida and beyond Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 3, 2021 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Marcell Haywood of Encompass was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Florida Award finalist. Now in its 35th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors unstoppable business leaders whose ambition, ingenuity and courage in the face of adversity help catapult us from the now to next and beyond.

With the rise in the availability of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in facility services, more and more tasks can be automated. This article will provide insight into what tasks can be automated to reduce staffing, how to streamline tasks that cannot, and what the future could hold for facilities services.

The last year has been defined by disruption when it comes to business facilities. Many offices and industrial workplaces are just now beginning the reopening process and bringing some or all of their staff back to in-person work. And while it may look like things are finally returning to normal, there’s another upheaval that has facility operators and businesses of all kinds on their heels.

For many offices and workplaces around the country, this spring hasn’t just brought warmer weather and longer days. As COVID-19 restrictions and infection rates drop in the wake of increased vaccinations, many offices are beginning to open to employees for the first time in over a year.

Miami Jewish Health is the largest assisted living facility in Florida. The organization provides a wide range of services promoting healthy aging. With an 80-year history, Miami Jewish Health has established a strong culture focused on empathy, compassion, and enrichment. The organization has over 1,200 staff members and serves over 10,00 clients annually across their thirteen-building campus.

Enterprise Holdings is a world leader in the transportation industry with over 1.9 million vehicles, 6,000 locations, and 250,000 employees. Enterprise Holdings includes the Enterprise, Alamo and National Rental Car brands. The family-owned business is focused on exceeding customer expectations in service, quality, and value.

Broward Health is one of the 10 largest healthcare systems in the country. The public, non-profit hospital system has over 8,000 employees and 30 locations across the county. Facilities include a Level 1 Trauma Center, an award-winning children’s hospital, a comprehensive cancer center, a joint replacement center, cardiovascular services, stroke care, maternity care and a network of community healthcare centers.

With more than 9,200 retail locations and 230,000 employees, Walgreens is one of America’s most-loved local drugstores. As the sole provider for all Walgreens 1,400 stores in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Encompass Onsite manages Walgreens end-to-end brick-and-mortar needs—including comprehensive floor care, general custodial services, internal and external maintenance, as well as other specialized services.

You don’t have to settle, expect a new normal from your end-to-end facility services provider.

Facility Management is constantly changing. How should you be thinking about the value your FM provider brings to the table?

We have reimagined Facility Management services with our customers top of mind. What sets us apart?

It is time to move on from being reactive, to proactively planning for the new normal in our facilities. We are here to help.