Emergencies are never an easy thing to deal with at a commercial facility. As the property manager, you’ll need to figure out who to call to act quickly to resolve the issue before it becomes worse.
However, these issues can’t wait for vendors to come back with a quote. Issues like a broken HVAC system, a water leak, power outage, or broken fixtures require a quick response, so not having a reliable vendor network can cost you in the end.
A reliable and strong network of vendors gives you immediate access to qualified providers across different specialties and trades to tackle the issues quickly to prevent further issues. Here’s how you can build a strong vendor network with the assistance of a managed facility services company.
Identify the Most Critical Needs of Your Facility
It’s important to know what components, equipment, and areas of your facility require the most upkeep and attention. Once you identify these potential weaknesses, you can organize them into categories for specific vendors and fields of focus, allowing you to work quickly in the event of a breakdown or emergency.
A managed facility services company that handle the coordination for your facility needs by matching them with qualified vendors to handle repairs, service, and maintenance when you need it quickly.
Find the Vendor Before the Issue
Proactive is better than reactive when it comes to an emergency with your facility. Working with a managed facility services company can eliminate the need to frantically search for the right vendor when they already have a qualified network in place. These vendors are carefully vetted to ensure that they have the skills, experience, and necessary documents in place to conduct their work in your facility.
When the issue occurs, simply contact your managed facility services provider who will then issue the work order, saving you the stress of waiting by the phone.
Have Backup Ready
It can be problematic if there’s an issue that you have a specific vendor for but they’re unable to get to your facility in time. Managed facility service companies have a vast network of vendors that cover all areas of focus, so they’ll be able to dispatch a team in the event that the first on the list is unavailable.
Establish Your Emergency Vendor Network with City Wide of Boston
Building a reliable network of vendors to handle all facets of your building’s needs can take a considerable amount of time; time that takes your focus away from other important tasks. Instead, partnering with City Wide of Boston establishes your network instantly.
At City Wide of Boston, we can match your facility with local vendors who are qualified, vetted, and able to provide the services your facility needs in the event of an emergency and even on a routine basis to help prevent emergencies from occurring.
We’re a one-point of contact for you to get the services your facility needs. Interested in building the right network to handle your facility’s needs? Get in touch with us today!
