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The principals have over 45 years of direct industry experience. They have developed a system that combines technology and an operating system that offers levels of service and communication that are unheard of in the janiitorial industry.
10/08/09
Swine Flu Update
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkExcerpt from the Strategic HR Online Newsletter:
Although it is unclear how severe this H1N1 will become, and whether this disease will be widespread, all California employers are encouraged to review their strategies for protecting the health of employees, including their pandemic flu or other emergency plans. Employers should take this opportunity to update their plans and to train their employees.
According to the CDC, employers should take these actions now:
- Review or establish a flexible influenze pandemic plan
- Have an understanding of your organization's normal seasonal absenteeism rates
- Engage state and local health department to confirm channels of communication and methods for dissemination of local outbreak information
- Allow sick workers to stay home without fear of losing their jobs
- Develop flexible leave policies to allow workers to stay home to care for sick family members
09/22/09
Servi-Tek Listed as Fifth Fastest Growing Company in San Diego
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkIn today’s market, sustained growth in private corporations is unheard of. That’s why Servi-Tek’s recent ranking as top five fastest growing privately held companies in San Diego is considered a huge achievement. The accredited San Diego Business Journal based their selection criteria on percentage of revenue growth from 2006 – 2008 and ranked San Diego’s top 100 companies.
“We started this company out of a garage in early 2006 on the premise that we should base our business on two diverging ideas,” said Kurt Lester, Partner at Servi-Tek. “We decided that combining technology and service together can create a successful janitorial company. As it turns out, it works.”
Not only has the company managed to sustain growth, they do it while passing along cost savings to their customers and reducing their carbon footprint on the environment.
“We offer our clients unprecedented cost savings through our one-of-a-kind Servi-TrakTM technology. Our mission is to reduce the bottom line through efficiency, training, technology, and our quality assurance program,” said Eric Friz, Partner at Servi-Tek.
“Our growth is a reflection of our commitment to providing top-notch service for each of our customers. And based on our level of client retention, they are happy to stay with us,” said Bryan McMinn, Partner at Servi-Tek.
08/10/09
Marketing a High Performance Building
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkExcerpt from July/August 2009 Issue of BOMA Magazine:
Track Your Accomplishments - There's plenty of talk about sustainability in the marketplace right now, but tenants may not fully understand the benefits to them. Be sure you have the evidence to support your claims. Define what it means for a building to be high-performing, efficient or green in terms of costs or consumption per square foot, ENERGY STAR performance ratings and other metrics. And track these over time to show trends.
Learn to translate these accomplishments into clear benefits for tenants. You may have efficient lighting, but why does that matter? They'll want to know how that will contribute to greater employee comfort and lower operating expenses.
For additional credibility, apply for certifications and awards from ENERGY STAR, LEED, Green Globes, BOMA and others.
07/05/09
Going Green in a Down Economy
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkExcerpt from June 2009 Buildings Magazine:
1. Don't view capital and operating budgets in isolation. Even a slight cost increase to build a sustainable building is recouped in a few months or years via reduced operating expenses over the long term.
2.Investigate and access the right incentives. Many utilities offer incentives to larger customers to install energy-saving building technologies and equipment.
3.Prepare for efforts to curb climate change. Constructing energy-efficient facilities allows you to mitigate the risks associated with new regulations and policies as they unfold.
4. Pick the low-hanging fruit. onsider installing automatic controls that will turn lighting, HVAC, and other systems off when a room is unused. Make sure you maximize the operation of your building and your equipment so you're getting as much out of it as possible.
5. Integrate your design. To optimize the function of a new building, the design team needs to work together from the beginning; it's the only way to guarantee that all the equipment and features of your building will work as effectively as possible.
05/29/09
Servi-Tek Makes Appearance at RECON in Vegas
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkThe Servi-Tek team was in rare form at ICSC'S RECON (The Global Retail Real Estate Convention) 2009 held in steamy Las Vegas. The team showed off its recently revamped booth display, complete with corporate video. This picture features former colleagues and business partner, Edward Bennett.
05/04/09
Swine Flu Prevention
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkA global pandemic of the swine flu appears imminent, according to the World Health Organization, with the alert reaching a phase 5, one level shy of a serious outbreak.
Servi-Tek is aware of the concerns of our clients, both personally and professionally, and wish to address those concerns head on.
The Center for Disease Control offers some helpful hints on how to reduce transmission of the disease, or any illness, in the workplace, including the following precautions:
1. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
2. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
3. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
4. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
5. Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
6. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. That is how germs spread.We recognize the origin of this flu and the fact that many of our associates have connections to Mexico. We assure you that we are taking necessary precautions to reduce exposure of the illness through training and preventative measures of our associates.
The following procedures are being taken by our associates at each of our projects:
1. Associates are required to report travel to and from Mexico, including visits to relatives.
2. Associates are required to use a hand sanitizer upon arrival to the project. All hand sanitizers are alcohol based.
3. Associates who do not use company insurance, or do not have insurance, may go to US Healthworks for an evaluation and treatment if they begin to experience flu like symptoms, at the company’s cost.Additionally, our associates are trained in the use of earth-friendly chemicals as well as the appropriate application of equipment to make them most effective. We use HEPA-filtered hospital- grade vacuums to improve the air quality in your facility, which reduces the spread of germs and illness.
We are concerned for the welfare of your tenants and want to do our part to minimize any impact the swine flu might have. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
03/20/09
CB Richard Ellis Partners with World Wildlife Fund for Historic Earth Hour 2009
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkLos Angeles, CA - March 13, 2009-CB Richard Ellis announced today its international support of World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Earth Hour 2009, which will take place in more than 1,100 cities and 80 countries on Saturday, March 28, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. local time.
CBRE is encouraging "lights-out" participation by its more than 2 billion square feet global real estate management portfolio. Additionally, CBRE will encourage Earth Hour observance in its more than 300 offices around the world, and encourage individual participation among its more than 30,000 global employees. CBRE joins a diverse roster of leading businesses in supporting the global initiative. Participating cities in the US includes Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, San Francisco, CA and Nashville, TN.
As the leading commercial real estate services firm, CBRE is uniquely positioned to influence participation in Earth Hour around the globe.
In support of Earth Hour with WWF and the program's flagship city, Los Angeles, CBRE has committed to turn off all non-essential lighting and equipment in 80 managed office buildings. "World Wildlife Fund is pleased that CBRE is taking part in Earth Hour 2009." said WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts.
03/02/09
More Ideas for Energy Savings
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkFrom the recent article in the February Issue of Buildings Magazine, here are a few more ways to cut your energy bill:
1) Pre-cool the building during hot summer days
2) Reduce the speed of variable speed drives
3) Dim Lights
4) Shut off banks of interior lights along the building perimeter on sunny days
5) Shut off non-essential exhaust fans
6) Lower the temperature of domestic hot water
02/23/09
Energy Saving Techniques
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkBased on market data, 30-50% of demand charges are energy costs alone. Realcomm offers several solutions for energy savings by addressing lighting in your buildings:
• Installation of computer-controlled lighting networks
• Wireless ballasts
• Light harvesting - using sunlight to light workspace
• Light sensors adjust interior lighting to balance natural
light coming in through windows
• Dimming lights reduces heat load
• Dimming is directly related to savings - 50% on 50% less
energy
• Installation of motion sensors
• Compact fluorescent, LEDs
• No incandescent fixtures
02/11/09
Commercial Foreclosures on the Horizon
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkRecent news from the San Diego Union Tribune reports that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)suggests lenders are facing trouble in the commercial sector. $171 Billion in loans held by non-bank lenders for commercial and multi-family properties nationwide will mature this year. If the borrowers can't repay the loans, there is risk of mulitple foreclosures in the commercial market. Speculators, however, say the immediate risk is small.
12/22/08
Servi-Tek Management Luncheon
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkServi-Tek management got together for a lunch south of the border style and wild entertainment to boot. The team enjoyed a rowdy gift exchange that rivaled a championship UFC match. Everyone came away with a great gift and minor scrapes and bruises.
12/14/08
Servi-Tek at The Old Town Mexican Café
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkThe Servi-Tek team showed up in full force to enjoy the sumptuous fares offered at The Old Town Mexican Café. The team celebrated a year of growth, success and camaraderie. Without the support of our wonderful clients, we wouldn’t have much to celebrate. So holiday greetings to all of you!
08/27/07
SERVI-TEK LAS VEGAS MOVES OFFICE
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkServi-Tek has moved its Las Vegas Branch operation from their Green Valley office to a more central location near the McCarran International Airport. Servi-Tek decided the move was necessary to accomodate their need for larger office space and to better service its customers.
Servi-Tek corporate office is located in San Diego with operations in several cities and three states. Servi-Tek provides contract janitorial services for a variety of clients. For information about Servi-Tek visit www.servi-tek.net or send an email to client.care@servi-tek.net
SERVI-TEK AWARDED CITICORP AT THE LAKES
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkServi-Tek's janitorial service division was awarded the Citicorp processing center facility at The Lakes in Las Vegas, NV. This is the largest processing center for Citicorp in the Western States.
Servi-Tek corporate office is located in San Diego with operations in several cities and three states. Servi-Tek provides contract janitorial services for a variety of clients. For information about Servi-Tek visit www.servi-tek.net or send an email to client.care@servi-tek.net
07/19/07
Servi-Tek Launch
Categories: Company NewsSend feedback • PermalinkMarch 1, 2006: Servi-Tek LLC is formed in San Diego!
The principals have over 45 years of direct industry experience. They have developed a system that combines technology and an operating system that offers levels of service and communication that are unheard of in the janiitorial industry.
Servi-Tek corporate office is located in San Diego with operations in several cities and three states. Servi-Tek provides contract janitorial services for a variety of clients. For information about Servi-Tek visit www.servi-tek.net or send an email to client.care@servi-tek.net
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