Inspection Blogs - Onsite HQ

Onsite HQ Update: Building Emergency Information

How to Handle Maintenance Emergency Call-Outs? Even the best property managers run into emergencies. The real difference is in how they handle the situation. Property managers shared the challenges they face in training new staff and building operators on emergency procedures. We found the common difficulty these organizations all faced.... read more →

November 16, 2021
Building Maintenance, Building Management, Facilities Management, Facility Maintenance, Property Management

Onsite HQ Update: Emergency Contacts

Mobile Access for Staff to Reach Emergency Contacts Onsite We are thrilled to announce our newest feature — the ability to add building-specific emergency contacts! Managers will now be able to assign emergency contacts to each building, where it will be the first point of contact to vendors in case... read more →

September 21, 2021
Building Management, Facilities Management

Legionnaires’ Disease: A Big Problem with an Easy Solution

A recent outbreak of legionnaires’ disease was discovered in the Moncton region in New Brunswick, Canada. There are currently seven cases in the region, with six of those seven being hospitalized or in intensive care. All seven of these individuals are suffering from severe pneumonia. The question is how did... read more →

August 19, 2021
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How Onsite HQ is Changing the Inspection Game for Property Managers

Whether it be unforeseeable obstacles such as the COVID-19 pandemic or preventable accidents such as unnoticed water leakage, property managers across the world are constantly balancing many responsibilities while tending to each property they manage. For the past 3 years we have been creating a software that changes the way... read more →

June 25, 2021
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The Value of Increasing Team Cohesion for Property Managers

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. - Michael Jordan In a world centered around digital practices, it has been harder and harder to build meaningful relationships in the workplace, especially due to the circumstances that COVID-19 imposed. For property managers across the globe, managing buildings, communicating to... read more →

June 17, 2021
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3 Paper-Based Inspection Problems: How to Solve and Prevent

Do old practices become bad habits? Routine building inspections have many benefits such as providing cleaner and safer buildings. Inspections also save time and money by ensuring that small maintenance do not become large expenses over time by going unnoticed. Routine inspections help ensure compliance, verify that the property and... read more →

June 11, 2021
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Property Manager’s Dilemma: How to Choose the Best Facility Management Software

Is there always a “best option?” That is the question facility managers ask themselves on a daily basis. Facility managers are tasked with balancing dozens of tasks that can often deter their focus from key tasks that are crucial for company success. Responsibilities such as staying up to date with... read more →

May 31, 2021
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The Value of Digitizing: 4 Building Inspection Challenges

Do you work with any dinosaurs living in the past? 🦕 Resistance to change is one of the biggest issues plaguing many property management companies alike, and many property managers refuse to digitize their processes due to fear of change. The COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer of uncertainty and challenge... read more →

May 20, 2021
Building Management, Business, Facilities Management

How companies are adopting new technology to keep their staff and businesses safe.

We’re living in unprecedented times. And with the advent of the novel coronavirus, commercial properties and cleaning companies are forced to embrace their new normal. During these times, the health and safety of our clients and their communities is our highest priority. Like many business and industries, commercial property and... read more →

April 25, 2020
Building Management, Business, Facilities Management, Health, Real Estate