Category: Industry News

Columbus, May 15, 2024 – iVueit, the leading provider of on-demand commercial & residential data collection, is pleased to announce the addition of Video Vue Surveys to its robust suite of survey options. This latest feature empowers clients to capture detailed insights through video recordings. This development deepens their clients’ capacity to inspect & evaluate diverse facets of multi-site operations across a spectrum of industries.

iVueit’s Video Vue Surveys offer a versatile solution for a wide range of inspections, This upgrade gives clients a chance to feel what it’s actually like to be on site, making insights more vivid and decisions more informed. Some key examples of how companies are leveraging Video Vue Surveys across different industries include:

• Floor Layouts: Get a virtual tour of  the layout of homes, retail spaces, offices, or facilities for optimization and planning purposes.
• Damage Documentation: Document damages for insurance claims, maintenance records, or property inspections.
• Retail Merchandising: Evaluate product displays, shelf layouts, and promotional setups to ensure compliance with brand standards and maximize sales impact.
• Compliance Verification: Conduct audits and compliance checks through video documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and operational protocols.
• Property Condition Reports: Assess the condition of properties, facilities, or equipment for maintenance planning and asset management.
• Customer Experience: Gain insights into the visual experience for your customers at any location to better understand their perspective.
• Asset Management: Create detailed records of assets, equipment, and inventory for inventory management and asset tracking purposes.
• Marketing & Promotion: Capture video footage of promotional events, marketing campaigns, or branding initiatives to evaluate their effectiveness and ROI.

In addition to Video Vue Surveys, iVueit offers a range of survey options to cater to diverse data collection needs. These include measurements, signatures, photos, and dynamic survey questions with options such as single and multiple select, grouping, conditional logic, and sliders. This comprehensive suite of survey features enables clients to gather actionable insights.

Clients of iVueit can tap into their mobile workforce of over 375,000 nationwide Vuers to collect real-time and unbiased insights from the customer’s point of view. With 99% of Vues completed by Preferred Vuers, recognized for their outstanding performance and highest Vuer ratings, clients can trust in the reliability and quality of the data gathered. Furthermore, recent findings reveal that 50% of all Vues are conducted by Vuers who have successfully undergone comprehensive background checks and peer reviews by iVueit employees, ensuring an extra layer of trust and confidence in the collected data.

“Our goal is to make a difference for our clients. This feature launch is another step forward in our journey of evolving technology to meet our clients’ ever evolving requests,” said Mike Popadak, Co-Founder and CEO at iVueit. “With every feature release, we prioritize what matters most to our clients’ success, ensuring we’re always delivering solutions that make a real difference in your daily operations.”

About iVueit

Nationwide site auditing platform powered by crowdsourcing to collect on-demand property insights. The platform connects businesses with a mobile workforce of on-demand (Vuers) who complete nearby jobs via the iVueit app. Offering quick and cost-effective solutions, iVueit enables its clients to remotely monitor properties, assets, or projects through real-time, geo-mapped photos and survey reports.

Media Contact

Emily Dugan

Marketing Manager

https://ivueit.com/video-vues-feature/

Glendale, Arizona – May 22, 2024 – Barron Lighting Group, a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its latest product offering, the PKR Series RXAR LED area luminaire and pole kit. Designed to set a new standard in lighting performance and efficiency, the RXAR series features a sleek, low-profile housing and is equipped with lumen packages ranging from 6,200 to 62,400 lumens.

Key Features and Benefits
The RXAR LED area luminaire boasts a high-efficiency light engine optimized for superior light control and illumination. It offers four distribution types and comes in two physical sizes, providing a versatile solution for a variety of applications including parking lots, walkways, roadways, and other large areas.

• Exceptional Efficiency: With efficacies up to 172 lumens per watt (LPW), the RXAR series ensures significant energy savings while providing zero uplight.
• Versatile Lumen Packages: Available in lumen packages of up to 60,000 lumens, catering to diverse lighting needs.
• Complete Fixture and Pole Packages: Includes 4″ or 5″ square steel poles available in heights of 20′, 25′, and 30′.
• Field Switchable CCT & Wattage: Flexibility to adjust color temperature and wattage in the field for tailored lighting solutions.
• DesignLights Consortium® PREMIUM Qualified: Ensures performance, quality, and energy efficiency.

The RXAR series ships standard with a 5″ arm and is engineered for ease of installation on the included poles. With a remarkably short lead time of just 2-3 weeks, the RXAR series promises to deliver prompt and efficient solutions for your lighting needs.

About Barron Lighting Group

Barron Lighting Group, based in Glendale, Arizona, has been a pioneering force in the lighting industry for over 50 years. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer service, Barron offers comprehensive lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and specialty lighting markets. Barron Lighting Group’s mission is to light the way to a brighter future with products that ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Media Contact
Diane Hoffman | Marketing Manager
Barron Lighting Group
(623) 282-9934
diane.hoffman@barronltg.com

Attleboro, MA – May 22, 2024 – Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company (or the “Company”), announced it added two industry veterans to support the Company’s fast-growing multi-site commercial facilities maintenance services business line. Michael Christin and Jennifer Murray have joined the team as SVP Business Development and Sr. Director, Strategic Accounts, respectively. Mr. Christin is based in Chicago, IL and Ms. Murray is based in Columbus, OH.
 
“Michael and Jennifer will play key roles in our robust plans as we continue to expand and enhance our multi-site commercial facilities maintenance platform,” said Andrew Nolan, President of Commercial & Residential Services at MCS. “Both bring a strong commitment to relationships management while translating best practices from a variety of business sectors. Chain Store Maintenance and MCS both prides themselves on providing impeccable service and Michael and Jennifer are perfectly suited to advance our future plans as we continue to grow this business line and bolster our capabilities across the commercial facilities maintenance services spectrum.”
 
Mr. Christin’s background includes a successful track record of building successful sales teams. His initial focus is on generating new sales opportunities, as he leads the Company’s business development team, while creating and implementing sustainable long-term growth plans. Mr. Christin has spent the last 25 years as a senior sales and marketing leader after starting as a systems engineer with IBM in Chicago before venturing into sales. Most recently, he served as the Chief Sales Officer for ALCIVIA, a $1 billion energy and agricultural cooperative. Prior to that, Mr. Christin was Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Phoenix-based Express Facility Management, a technology company providing top-tier facility management solutions specializing in janitorial, floor care, pest control, ground maintenance, HVAC, restoration and consumables. He has also held various sales and marketing leadership positions at The Walt Disney Company, AT&T, Siemens and T-Mobile. Mr. Christin holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
 
A former client of Chain Store Maintenance, Ms. Murray has a track record that blends operations, account management and commercial facilities services and will apply her knowledge from all three areas to lead a team that provides client-focused, solutions-based services. She was most recently Regional Facilities Services Manager at Starbucks® where she oversaw vendor relations and coordinated facility maintenance for a portfolio of stores in the Northeast and Mid-America regions. She was previously Senior National Account Manager with Brightview Landscapes, one the nation’s largest landscape services company, overseeing a team responsible for Fortune 500 commercial accounts. Prior to that, Ms. Murray was General Manager with Cintas Document Management.
 
“A strong and strategic team is key to our growth plans in the commercial facilities maintenance sector and Michael and Jennifer will play integral roles in ensuring we exceed client expectations,” added Nolan. “As we continue to capture market share in the multi-site commercial facilities maintenance sector, we’re able to leverage synergies from the ongoing expansion of our self-performing and service partner networks, along with our robust technology platform.”
 
Chain Store Maintenance provides comprehensive interior and exterior facility maintenance services for commercial properties across the nation including landscaping, snow removal, parking lot maintenance, handyman, electrical, locksmith, plumbing and much more. With a hybrid service model, the Company combines an expansive network of over 30,000 local service partners and its own network of self-performing service capabilities to provide a comprehensive suite of facilities maintenance services for commercial properties.
 

About Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company

Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company, provides comprehensive, multi-site facilities maintenance services on thousands of commercial properties across the country. Core exterior services include landscaping, snow removal, backflow and parking lot maintenance, with interior services covering handyman, electrical, locksmith, plumbing, pest control, fire extinguisher maintenance and much more. The Company’s hybrid service delivery model provides self-performing capabilities in 25+ key markets plus an expansive network of 30,000+ certified service partners to ensure work is completed no matter where properties are located. The Chain Store Maintenance technology platform seamlessly integrates with the leading FM systems, ensuring smooth processing and reporting on all work orders. Learn more at ChainStore.com.

GLENDALE, AZ – May 7, 2024, Barron Lighting Group, the Arizona-based leader in high-quality lighting solutions, is excited to announce the launch of their latest innovation, the RXAR Series LED area luminaire. This cutting-edge lighting solution is designed to set a new standard in performance, durability, and flexibility for commercial and industrial lighting applications.

Crafted with a rugged, one-piece die-cast aluminum housing, the RXAR Series stands out for its exceptional efficacy of up to 172 lumens per watt. Its design not only ensures optimal heat dissipation but also guarantees energy efficiency, longevity, and reliability, making it a standout product in the lighting industry.

The RXAR Series LED area luminaire offers unparalleled versatility to meet a wide range of lighting needs. With available distributions in Type II, III, IV, and V, it caters to diverse requirements while maintaining zero uplight to eliminate light pollution. This feature underscores Barron Lighting Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible lighting practices.

Adding to its flexibility, the RXAR Series comes with field switchable power options ranging from 6,200 to 62,400 lumens, and CCTs of 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K. This allows for customization to suit various environments and lighting conditions. Additionally, the luminaire includes a straight arm for mounting to both 4″ and 5″ square or round poles, further enhancing its adaptability.

The RXAR Series is also LiteLogic compatible, offering users the ability to control the fixture from the user-friendly app on their phone.

“For over 50 years, Barron Lighting Group has been at the forefront of lighting innovation, and the RXAR Series LED area luminaire is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence,” said Claudia Campeau, Trace-Lite Brand Manager. “We are proud to offer our customers a product that not only meets but exceeds their lighting needs while also prioritizing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.”

The RXAR Series LED area luminaire is now available, providing an ideal solution for a wide array of applications, including parking lots, walkways, campuses, and other outdoor spaces.

For more information about the RXAR Series LED area luminaire and other Barron Lighting Group products, please visit Barron Lighting Group’s website.

About Barron Lighting Group

Barron Lighting Group, based in Glendale, Arizona, has been a pioneering force in the lighting industry for over 50 years. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer service, Barron offers comprehensive lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and specialty lighting markets. Barron Lighting Group’s mission is to light the way to a brighter future with products that ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Media Contact

Diane Hoffman | Marketing Manager

Barron Lighting Group

(623) 282-9934

diane.hoffman@barronltg.com

Salt Lake City, UT, April 25, 2024 — Commercial Asset Preservation, LLC (“CAP”), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, a service provider established in 2009 to operate a network of independent commercial contractors throughout the United States adds Ryan Alford as a National Sales Executive. Most recently Mr. Alford was a National Sales Executive with Midwest Gloves, Inc., where he executed national sales strategies, finance planning, ROI planning, budget analysis, and marketing for the leading glove producer throughout the United Sates. Mr. Alford holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance & Banking with emphasis on Real Estate from the University of Missouri, Columbia where he graduated Cum Laude. 

“Mr. Alford will make a significant impact on our organization and the needs of our customers,” comments Marc Insul, President & COO at CAP “His decades of sales, property management and insurance experience will be impactful, and we’re thrilled to have someone with his skillset on the CAP team.” CAP offers property inspection, maintenance/repair, and preservation services at vacant and operating commercial properties including: retail, office, industrial, warehouse, hospitality, and institutional real estate. To reach Ryan directly call (816) 724-5010 or email him at Ryana@commercialpreservation.com  (Photo attached) 

About CAP 

Commercial Asset Preservation, LLC, (“CAP”) is a service provider established in 2009 to operate a network of independent commercial contractors throughout the United States. CAP offers property inspection, maintenance/repair, and preservation services to holders of retail, office, industrial, warehouse, hospitality, and institutional (altogether “commercial”) real estate. For more information, visit www.commercialpreservation.com or call (801) 461-8250.

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About Facilio

Facilio’s property operations platform allows real estate owners to aggregate building data, optimize performance, and control portfolio operations – all from one place. Customers in the commercial office, healthcare, retail, education, and other real estate categories across the world use Facilio to reduce operations costs, increase net asset value, and de-risk operational liability.

Headquartered in New York City with offices in Dubai, Chennai and London, Facilio is a global company backed by leading investors including Accel India, Tiger Global Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Brookfield Growth.

RED BANK, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SMG Holdings LLC, a pioneering provider of integrated facility management solutions, proudly announces the launch of SMG HVAC, a specialized division dedicated to serving the HVAC needs of multi-site retailers across North America. This expansion underscores SMG’s commitment to enhancing its offerings based on its core capabilities and nearly three decades of industry expertise.

With a keen eye on the evolving demands within the retail sector, SMG HVAC has been strategically crafted to offer tailored HVAC services that prioritize energy efficiency, superior indoor air quality, and seamless operations for retail chains.

Shannon Prato, CEO of SMG Holdings LLC, remarked, “The establishment of SMG HVAC marks a significant milestone in our journey. We understand the pivotal role of maintaining optimal indoor environments for multi-site retailers, where guest comfort and operational efficiency are paramount. SMG HVAC is poised to deliver exceptional HVAC solutions that precisely address the unique challenges faced by multi-site retailers.”

SMG HVAC’s comprehensive suite of services encompasses installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Bolstered by a network of skilled technicians equipped with cutting-edge tools and technology, the division is primed to deliver efficient and reliable HVAC solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.

Jason Menser, Executive Vice President of SMG, expressed, “Our ambition is to emerge as the preferred HVAC partner for multi-site retailers across North America. We are unwavering in our commitment to surpassing client expectations by offering responsive, cost-effective, and innovative HVAC services that directly contribute to their business success.”

As an integral part of SMG Holdings LLC, SMG HVAC harnesses the company’s vast resources, industry expertise, and unwavering dedication to excellence to provide unparalleled value to clients. The division’s customer-centric approach, combined with a steadfast focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, positions SMG HVAC as the trusted ally for retailers in need of dependable HVAC solutions.

For more information about SMG HVAC and its array of services, please visit www.SMGHVAC.com or contact Adriana Soler, Director of Marketing.

About SMG Holdings, LLC: Since 1996, SMG Holdings, LLC has been at the forefront of providing integrated facility management solutions, catering to clients across diverse industries throughout North America. With a relentless pursuit of innovation, sustainability, and client satisfaction, SMG Holdings LLC offers a comprehensive suite of services, including energy management consultancy (SMG Energy), facilities maintenance (SMG Facilities), fire and life safety (SMG Fire), janitorial (SMG Clean), and now HVAC solutions through its latest division, SMG HVAC.