 Tricks Of The Trade: National Specialty Service ProvidersTFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one multi-site fm consolidate vendors.By James C. Elledge, IFMA Fellow, CFM, FMA, RPA, RIAQM Q I am looking for servicing companies that handle certification of fire extinguishers, consolidation of trash refuse, and energy consolidation rate servicing on energy consumption reporting for retail stores. We are primarily an east of Mississippi retailer, but we have a number of stores in Texas. A It sounds like you are looking for companies with a national presence. That way, they would be capable of servicing your numerous locations. Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board. All questions have been submitted via the “Ask The Expert” portion of the magazine’s Web site. To pose a question, visit this link. |
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