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After water damage, the sound of drying equipment can cause concern among building occupants. Clear, proactive communication helps tenants, staff, and students understand the purpose of the equipment. Anticipating questions, setting expectations, and sharing updates can keep restoration on track.

As winter comes so does cold weather. Frozen pipes and other water damage can bring a business to a halt. Creating a winter maintenance program and water-readiness plan are effective ways to reduce the risk of weather related disruptions to facilities.

By investing in training and equipment, using a creative funding model, Mt. San Antonio College not only reduced risk but also empowered its facilities team to protect classrooms, labs, and offices while saving the institution significant costs.

Positioning equipment properly makes all the difference in making efficient drying progress. To train your team in some basic dos and don'ts, use this guide to identify common problems and simple fixes for faster drying.

Significant opportunities have emerged for improving the safety and efficiency of water emergency response in healthcare facilities, based on Ready 2 Respond assessments in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and more.

These tools are essential for facility teams to detect hidden water, track drying progress, ensure quick recovery, and minimize disruptions. Discover expert tips for accurate readings and efficient water damage management.

Students are back on campus - the ideal time to set the stage to prevent human error-caused water emergencies. Start the term with post-move-in inspections to protect both students and infrastructure.

When budgets are tight, it's tempting to "just get by" with the tools on hand. Learn why professional extraction and drying equipment is worth the investment, ensuring faster and better recovery with far less downtime and risk.

Think a little water isn’t a big deal? Think again. Here’s how even minor leaks can lead to major costs, downtime, and health risks in your facilities—and how to stay ahead of them.

Partnering with R2R transformed Prisma Health Baptist Hospital’s approach to water damage. Within the first two months, they successfully managed eight water incidents in-house and almost  doubled their ROI.

To foster more effective communication in facility management, evaluate your current communication practices for gaps, then incorporate inclusive tools or training, and encourage active participation from all team members.

When you master these core facility management leadership skills, you enhance your team's emergency response capabilities and help to protect buildings, maintain operations, and reduce costs throughout your facility.