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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: DC Luxury Hotel
Meeting the needs of a premier hotel in the heart of a busy city In the heart of Washington, D.C. is a luxury hotel with a soaring atrium,...
Winter Health & Safety Tips
Staying safe isn’t just about clearing snow or removing ice—what happens inside a building is just as important Last year, we published...
Benefits of Outsourcing to a Trusted Provider
Facilities management is a complex infrastructure of services. There are always countless tasks to complete, costs to manage, and resources...
Valuable Lessons from a Virtual Leadership Conference for Women
Determining the right time to speak, listen, learn, and unlearn With non-essential travel still inadvisable during COVID, many conferences...
Community Engagement Spotlight: Jubilee Housing
Community engagement contributes to a lasting impact on housing equity in the DC area UG2 Vice President of Operations, Chuck Restivo has...
How One Day of a Virtual Women’s Conference Can Drive Long-Term Change
Lessons on communication and empowerment will fuel my strategies at UG2 Although the pandemic has limited our ability to travel in these...
What it Means to be Citizens of Our Industry
Citizenship isn’t just a political concept. It’s also a way to show a sense of responsibility as a member of our community...
Is Your Facility Services Provider Data-Driven?
Do you remember when facility managers were drowning in paper? When lost or incomplete work orders, safety records, and equipment status...
What You Need to Know as Coronavirus Gains Momentum and Enters a New Phase
Cooler temperatures and rising numbers are causing concern Here are some tips for protecting yourself and your family When COVID-19 was...
How to Cultivate Gratitude in a Season of Thanks
Holiday celebrations may look different this year, but gratitude may run deeper than ever Every year, Thanksgiving is noted for what that...
Congratulations 2020 BOMA Boston TOBY & Industry Award Winners
UG2 recognizes our customers for their outstanding achievements In such an unprecedented year, professionalism and commitment deserve to be...
What Being “Customer-Centric” Really Means
A guest post highlights the key essentials of customer service for the facilities management industry No matter what role you’re in,...
Key Takeways from a Virtual Women’s Leadership Conference
The lessons I gained from my desk helped me find my voice at UG2 Even in the midst of the pandemic when travel is restricted, UG2 gave me...
What “Supporting Our Troops” Means at UG2
We’re proud to highlight two of our military veterans, on Veterans Day and every day This Veterans Day, along with every other day of...
Private K-12: Factors to Consider When Outsourcing FM
When selecting a partner, there’s much more to facilities management than equipment maintenance There are certain assumptions that...
Boost Energy Efficiency Without Draining Your Budget
A recent article from a UG2 expert highlights how to tackle high energy costs at a time when every dollar counts. In a recent FacilitiesNet...
How Facility Managers Stay Ahead of the Curve
Data-driven innovation is a boon to facility management, but only if it’s used correctly In a recent Facility Management Journal...
How a Proactive Approach Can Help Your Private K-12 Campus
Tackling work orders is important, but it’s also crucial to prevent them. There will be issues that need to be addressed on a private...
UG2 ReNew Certified Training Program
Innovative, continuous training that is part of UG2’s dedication to service delivery From day one, UG2 has implemented extensive and...
Using Data to Deliver Facility Services Excellence
It wasn’t too long ago that facility management meant being inundated with paper. Work orders, time sheets, equipment status, safety and...
The Link Between Air Quality and Workplace Anxiety
As people return to shared spaces, questions about air quality will emerge. What will be your answer? Whether building occupants return to...
How to Include Facility Management in Your Private K-12 Community
Now more than ever, consistency is key. Facilities management can provide that, but only if it fits in with your school. In a private K-12...
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: SurfaceWise©2
Recently approved by the EPA, this breakthrough technology could be a game changer Imagine the possibilities of a surface-coating product...
** PRESS RELEASE **
UG2 Partners with Allied BioScience to Use SurfaceWise©2 for Protecting Facilities from COVID-19 Becomes One of the Leading U.S. Facility...
Surviving Pandemic Fatigue
As COVID-19 continues, cultivating emotional wellness and healthy habits is crucial for success In May, my blog post for Mental Health...
Possible Federal Tax Credits for COVID-19 Mitigation
Investing in services and products could lead to tax breaks in the near future Could infection-prevention measures implemented now pay off...
Why Private K-12 Has Unique Needs for Reopening
General solutions and resources may not be sufficient Every private K-12 administrator, teacher, and parent has been embroiled in the...
How Tenant Services Can Support You, Now More Than Ever
Scrutiny about all public environments will be ongoing, so your strategy should be, too. As the global pandemic continues to extend into an...
Simple Ways to Increase Energy Savings
Consider these easy, often budget-friendly, strategies for maintaining your energy costs At a time when building owners and campus managers...
Technology Spotlight: How UDL Can Streamline Compliance Reporting
An easy-to-use app from UG2 can be a game changer for efficiency and safety tracking. Because of COVID-19 and the intense focus on health...
Safety Always: Reducing the Human Factor in Slips and Falls
A recent article highlights how to change behaviors and mitigate hazards In a recent article in Facility Safety Management magazine,...
How Higher Education is Getting Ready to Reopen
A recent article highlights the challenges and opportunities shared by colleges and universities of every size In a recent Spaces4Learning...
Spotlight on Energy Services
Tackling High Energy Costs from All Directions Heating, cooling, and electricity are among the most expensive line items in a facility...
How Engineering Can Boost Health on Campuses
For the highest level of health and safety, rely on engineering to play a major role As campuses prepare for reopening in a COVID-19 world,...
* Project Spotlight * 100 North Charles Street, Baltimore
How a UG2 engineering team turned the COVID-19 pandemic reduced tenant volume into an opportunity to tackle backlog projects addressing...
Why You Need to Think of Day 180, Not Just Day One
Returning to work is important, but even more crucial is an effective, long-term plan Understandably, many companies, schools and...
4 Cleaning Protocols Your Institution Requires for Campus Opening
You need more than just “deep cleaning” to maintain a healthy environment As campuses prepare for reopening, all of them are...
Making Safety a Part of Everyone’s Job
How to increase safety practices at work Safety isn’t something most people actively think about while at work. It doesn’t usually...
UG2 Training & Innovation Lab Boosts Virtual Connections
How our virtual classrooms are supporting employees now and into the future Despite stay-at-home orders and social distancing due to...
How to Incorporate Hazard Mitigation into Your Daily Work Life
Prioritize Safety with Mitigation Strategies and Planning Trying to prevent hazards comes naturally to us in our personal lives. Whether...
* Case Study * Changing Face of Time Reporting
UG2 Brings Innovation to Facilities Management with EPAY Facial Recognition At UG2, we are constantly working to improve our service...
The Human Factor: Why Shortcuts and Safety Don’t Mix
Who doesn’t like shortcuts? With all the demands placed on us, the last thing we want to do is waste precious time. Taking shortcuts...
The 4 Phases of Reopening for Higher Education
How to prepare for health and safety, now and into the future Prevention is a powerful strategy for creating higher education spaces...
The 3 Phases of Reopening Companies Should Consider
Opening the doors again is only the first step—here’s what you need to maintain health and safety As more states ease stay-at-home...
Keep O&M Workers Safe and Working
Why safety needs to be a priority in operations and maintenance In every work environment, safety should always be a top priority—and...
What Your Institution Will Need to Get Ready for Re-entry
Opening your campus requires a comprehensive plan. Are you prepared? When it comes to preparing your campus spaces for re-entry—including...
What to Keep in Mind When You Head Back to Work
Tips to make sure you’re keeping health and safety as top priorities when business re-opens As states begin to lift stay-at-home...
Why Colleges and Universities Have Unique Needs for Reopening
Using the same strategies as corporate or business facilities isn’t a good fit, and here’s why As organizations of every type...
Stanford University Supports UG2 Employees
Stanford University Provides Financial Support to UG2 Employees Affected by Pandemic-Related Layoffs Like every other college and...
Getting Buildings Ready for Summer
Without the correct preparation, you could be putting returning employees and students at risk Even with uncertainty regarding the...
The Emotional Side of COVID-19
Returning to “normal” will likely require a major reset—and we need to be ready As we’ve all experienced, Coronavirus...
Looking Ahead for the Facility Services Industry
Just as 9/11 changed security, the Coronavirus will likely change our industry for good Many have speculated what the post COVID-19 era...
Does UV Light Act as a Disinfection System?
Get answers to some of the most-asked questions Lately, we’ve been getting numerous questions from our customers about the use of...
* * Press Release * * UG2 ReNew
UG2 Announces UG2 ReNew, Elevated Facility Services for the Transition Towards the Post-COVID-19 World New Program Mitigates Risk of...
Why It’s Time to ReNew
How UG2 is working to help you thrive in the “new normal” Since our founding, UG2 has made the safety and well-being of our...
Fostering Personal and Professional Growth in the Midst of COVID-19
In the face of adversity, there is also opportunity — that’s why UG2 is helping employees take on new challenges. Worldwide,...
Make the Investment for Your Building’s Readiness
Give your workforce and user community peace of mind with health and safety improvements At this point, the impact and duration of the...
A Message From UG2’s Chief Executive Officer
To our Remarkable Employees, Customers, Supply Chain Partners, and Community: These are unprecedented times. At UG2, we know that so many...
How to Wash Your Hands Properly to Prevent Coronavirus
What every employee needs to know to help prevent the spread of viruses The growing prevalence of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has put hand...
Helping Employees Prep Their Homes for the Effects of Coronavirus
Employers should help their workforces plan ahead by providing useful resources The situation with novel coronavirus COVID-19 is fast...
What Employers Can Do to Protect and Support Employees During Coronavirus
Follow these 8 tips for a healthier, better-protected, well-prepared workforce With conferences and events getting cancelled and novel...
Introducing The New Standard
UG2 launches a blog that will bring together tips, stories, trends, and innovation. Customers, employees, and industry partners all know...
Staying Safe This Winter
Safety isn’t just about keeping walkways clear. Here are a dozen tips for what to keep in mind until spring. When most people think about...
The Changing Face of Workplace Solutions
Complimentary snack with your mocha latte? The changing face of facility management. Visit an office today and you may be greeted with a...
Competing for Skilled Trade Talent in a Digital World
There is fierce competition for talent in the operations and maintenance (O&M) industry. The industry’s growing number of...
Pristine Clean Around the Clock
Entertainment & Sports Arena Project Spotlight Behind the Scenes at an Arena There’s nothing like hearing the final buzzer when your...
Back to School: Essential Components of a Higher Ed Facilities Program
The heart of every educational institution is its people – the educators, staff, and students who compose the community. In order to...