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Why Facilities Maintenance is Crucial

January 22, 2015 By Silicon X Construction

Facilities MaintenanceFacilities Maintenance is responsible for a comprehensive, program to identify and carry out necessary maintenance and repair of our facilities. Facilities provide detailed inspections to evaluate the maintenance condition of facilities and to identify any necessary corrective work.

In addition, we employ an organized and detailed system, under which property components, equipment, systems are inspected, tested, and serviced on a scheduled basis. Required periodic tests of elevators, fire protection systems, boilers, and pressure vessels are performed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations. While these tests and inspection programs identify the majority of the buildings maintenance and repair work, additional deficiencies should be reported immediately to the us.

Call us 24×7 for whatever you need — from building repairs, lighting replacement and upgrades, and roof cleaning to plumbing, grounds maintenance and more. Plus, we’ll help with interior painting, picture hanging, desk repair, and even furniture moves.

At SiliconX, we apply our knowledge and skills to address your needs, efficiently and affordably. We also rely on proactive safety programs to maintain a safer workplace.

Construction is often seen as a process that can be impacted by unexpected developments and unpleasant surprises. Not at SiliconX. We draw upon a thorough understanding of potential issues — born of decades of first-hand experience — to avoid common pitfalls and bridge over any unanticipated difficulties.

Our commitment is simple: we strive to make every project as uneventful as possible and deliver an outstanding result — on time and on budget.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Facilities Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance San Jose, Tenant Improvements Mountain View

Maintenance New Years Resolution for 2015!

January 15, 2015 By Silicon X Construction

Happy-New-Year-2015-Wish-ImagesMaking New Year’s resolutions is a popular way to ring in the year each January. People all over the world commit themselves to doing things differently and making positive changes in their lives, be it working out more or eating junk food less.

Facility management is no different. No matter the size of your facility, there are likely areas in which you can improve day-to-day operations. Here are some New Year’s resolutions you may want to consider after you sing Auld Lang Syne.

Clean up your reporting

Reporting is one of the most important parts of managing operational efficiency. Accurate and accessible reports can lead to greater precision when it comes to making, managing and updating operational budgets, which can translate into more savings as well.

Larger facilities especially may experience greater lag time between on-site repair staff and the updating of work orders and maintenance reports. Fortunately, the days of pen and paper record-keeping are all but over. The continued development of facility management technology, has streamlined the reporting aspect of building maintenance. The Web-based functionality of such services can offer real-time reporting, request-for-proposal management and updated life cycle information.

Increase maintenance mobility

Mobility is key for staying on top of mounting planned maintenance operations. With larger or multi-building facilities, unchecked repair jobs or delays in reporting can amount to less efficient operations and budget planning.

CMMS technology has co-evolved alongside mobile and handheld hardware to give facility managers and repair teams the ability to respond to emerging maintenance concerns while onsite, without having to return to an office to input data into a single centralized service. The less time repair teams spend running back and forth between facility management offices and maintenance sites, the more effectively they’ll be able to keep up with emerging repair jobs.

Focus on prevention

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In the world of facility management, this translates into an operational focus on preventive rather than corrective maintenance. Centralized building management technology can help in this regard, by providing real-time tracking of repair requests and equipment status.

Buildings.com also recommended that facility managers increase the frequency of standard audits and inspections of essential infrastructure.

Sustainability is the way forward

Facility management is no longer just a field centered around maintenance. Standards from industry and federal governing bodies such as LEED, ASHRAE and ENERGY STAR are placing increasing importance on initiatives such as green energy and sustainable building design and construction.

New building construction should be undertaken with an eye to sustainability at every step of the process – from design to construction. One important consideration pointed out by Buildings.com is understanding the difference between products and services that are “green” and those that are “sustainable.” Chemical agents and cleaning products may be considered “green” due to their composition, but that doesn’t mean they’re automatically safe as well. Sustainability is an overarching process that works toward continued facility operation, including safety for all occupants.

Prepare for the skills gap

The next several years may see a sharp decline in the number of facility management professionals active in the field. As the current workforce moves closer to retirement age, administrators may find themselves facing a greater demand for maintenance staff than the current job market can supply for.

Facility administrators can begin to counteract this now by revising their training programs to incorporate the new skills and technology that are rapidly becoming an integral part of the field.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Facilities Maintanence eConstruction San Jose, Facilities Maintenance, Office Constructions San Jose, Tenant Improvements Mountain View

Add More Cash Registers to Your Sales Floor – Maximize the Space

October 30, 2014 By Silicon X Construction

registersYou can hire a construction company to help you to maximize your sales floor. Retail stores of various sorts want to be able to sell more products. Limited space makes this difficult to do. Utilizing the space that you already have in your building is a possibility. Construction companies have builders on-staff that know how to renovate existing businesses. They can make expansions that provide larger sales area. They also embark on projects that focus on better using all available space.

You can add more cash registers and sales lanes by simply rearranging your business. This process may involve de-cluttering store areas and removing unnecessary items. These remodeling projects can be performed by rearranging sales floors. Contractors are capable of designing a space that is more productive. Assigning specific areas for business and sales activities may be necessary, as well. Let’s take a look at ways that you can get the most out of your retail space.

Re-align Sales Areas
The alignment of your sales area may be the problem in your retail store. Outdated designs tend to not take advantage of space that is available. Your contractor can re-align sales space to be more efficient. Here are some items that may be included in this project:

  • Cash Registers
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Shelving
  • Countertops

It is possible to add more cash registers based upon the square footage of the room. Business owners should remember that materials and supplies will be necessary for these projects. Planning for this work is necessary, as well. 

Optimize Existing Space
Your remodel budget may not accommodate building expansions. This doesn’t mean that you cannot optimize your sales space. Contractors will work to redesign your space. In some cases, limiting display areas will be involved. Businesses may also have to consider reorganizing product floors. Once these details are addressed, you will be able to add extra cash registers to accommodate more customers.

The choice of commercial contractor will be essential to your remodel project. You have to hire professionals that can provide what you need for your retail space. This may mean making structural expansions. Reorganizing existing areas is another approach for this process. The final product should be sales floors with more cash registers and adequate shopping space to accommodate your customers.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Commercial Remodels San Jose, General Contractor Bay Area, General Contractor San Jose, General Contractor Silicon Valley, Office Constructions San Jose, Office Remodel San Jose, Tenant Improvements Mountain View, Tenant Improvements San Jose

Choose the Perfect Area for a Restaurant – Do the Research

October 28, 2014 By Silicon X Construction

restaurantNew businesses come and go every day. In some instances, these are businesses that were originally in the wrong location. Among these businesses are restaurants of all kinds. There is more to opening a restaurant than having a good business plan. It is important to research each process of new constructions. The primary consideration here is to find the best construction company to do the work. These should be professionals who have worked in this field and know how to design functional restaurants.

Location is another critical consideration to opening a restaurant. It is paramount that you select the right area for your business. Some portions of your city may be more productive than others. Your research should focus on surrounding business opportunities in an area. The types of businesses in a location could signal the success of your restaurant. Here are some of the properties to look for:

  • Shopping Centers
  • Residential Areas
  • Schools
  • Medical Facilities

The more operating businesses in an area could show that there is enough clientele to support your restaurant. Let’s take a look at some other issues that go into choosing the perfect area for a restaurant. 

No Closed Business
You will need to visit a potential area before selecting it for your restaurant. Seeing many closed businesses may be a sign of a bad area. Professional contractors can be helpful when it comes to selecting locations for your business. These experts know what areas and properties are best for specific businesses. Using your builder as a resource could be a huge benefit. 

Contemporary Structures
Contemporary structures are those that are in new areas. Shopping centers, malls and other modern segments of the city are good possibilities. Newer structures may be the best for your restaurant. The cost of these properties may be a bit more than older structures. At the same time, it is important to look at the traffic that goes through a given location.

The internet serves as a useful tool when it comes to research. It can be used to find out details about any location. You can see what existing businesses are in a particular portion of the city. The length of time they’ve been in business is another consideration. Competition should be factored into this research, as well. If there are similar restaurants in this area, you may want to select another area for your construction. Let your research be instrumental in your decisions for choosing the right locale.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Commercial Remodels San Jose, General Contractor Bay Area, General Contractor San Jose, General Contractor Silicon Valley, Office Constructions San Jose, Office Remodel San Jose, Tenant Improvements Mountain View, Tenant Improvements San Jose

Benefits of Remodeling Your Business – Increase Profits and Productivity

October 26, 2014 By Silicon X Construction

renov1Commercial remodeling projects can be daunting. This type of construction is done to revitalize the appearance of a structure. Some of these projects are done on the exterior of the building. Others focus on the interior areas. It doesn’t matter what type of business that you have. A remodel process can serve to transform you entire business model. You must consider which spaces and areas to include in this process.

Rabid Office Monkey reports that the work environment plays a role in employee productivity and your clients’ impression of your business. This is true whether the location is an office environment, meeting space, warehouse or store floor. Making an existing space better is a way to invest even more in your business. Remodeling this space can result in a number of benefits that may significantly increase your profits.

Attract Customer Attention
There’s nothing that attracts more customer attention than a new structure. Even when there has been a remodel to a building, the finished result may look new. This process may succeed in attracting customers that have never entered your building before. Making the right impression is essential to this process. Here are some changes that are performed in remodels:

  • Landscaping Projects
  • Adding Office Space
  • Expanding Storage
  • Structural Repairs

Expand Your Business
The appearance of your commercial property can work to expand your business. When a potential client walks through your doors, they should see organization. It is important to embark on remodel projects that transform interior spaces. Old structures may appear modern with the right changes. Painting, ceiling repairs, drywall work and other actions could create a better space and more room for business.

Remodeling projects should be done by professionals in this field. These are experts who have done these projects before. They understand the process of transforming a business or commercial space. It is important to take advantage of your building. Expanding operational areas can be done with the right changes. Your business may enjoy more profits that it ever has before. The ultimate goal for a remodel is to have a work space that is functional and conducive to welcoming customers.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Commercial Remodels San Jose, General Contractor Bay Area, General Contractor San Jose, General Contractor Silicon Valley, Office Constructions San Jose, Office Remodel San Jose, Tenant Improvements Mountain View, Tenant Improvements San Jose

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