By: RK Service

A planned maintenance agreement is a contract between a business owner and a service provider to perform maintenance services for that business. Services include plumbing, drain cleaning, HVAC and electrical repairs, water treatment and much more. The common advantages of establishing a partnership with a trusted maintenance team include improved building performance, occupant comfort, sustainability and lower total cost of ownership.

Not convinced that you need a service agreement? Below are the top benefits of a planned maintenance agreement.

  1. Energy Efficiency: With regular service, your equipment will continue to run at peak efficiency.
  2. Equipment Uptime: Regular maintenance can help to keep your equipment in good condition and running for many years to come.
  3. Improved Air Quality: Regularly changing dirty filters will increase the air quality and make for a healthier environment.
  4. Peace of Mind: Agreements come with scheduled maintenance so you won’t have to worry about remembering to call someone for regular service.
  5. Priority Service: Companies are more likely to offer priority services to their existing customers with agreements. And in the case of emergencies, the technician will likely already know your equipment making it easier for a quick fix.
  6. Lower Cost of Ownership: Due to increased efficiency you’re more likely to save on heating and cooling bills. You’ll also save on unnecessary equipment replacement costs.
  7. Increased Satisfaction: By delivering consistent occupant comfort, tenant satisfaction and retention rates will increase.

With an agreement, technicians will typically perform regular maintenance tasks and supply you with a report of their findings, along with advice as to what should be done next. This takes a lot of the guesswork out of service, repairs and replacement for business owners.

RK Service will work with you to develop the best solution that fits your needs, keeping your equipment running at peak performance and conserving your operating budget.

By: RK Mechanical

Green building initiatives, including LEED for healthcare v4, and new patient care models have impacted healthcare construction. Sustainable, patient-focused facilities are designed and constructed to be safer, resource efficient and financially beneficial.

Green facilities reduce resource waste through LEED v4.

Building owners, facilities managers and contractors are focusing on green building strategies for new construction and renovation projects to ensure facilities are in good shape to serve patients now, and in the future. The LEED v4 rating system, specific to healthcare, places guidelines on specific energy- and water-efficiency prerequisites, including building reporting and disclosure requirements. A Future Trends article from Medical Construction & Design highlights popular sustainability advancements to meet the LEED requirements, including motion and light sensors to reduce energy, solar shading to increase natural day light and decrease internal heat gain and low-flow faucets and fixtures with auto-off controls to conserve water.

Patient-focused designs lower operating costs.

The popular W-shaped hospital layout limits patient exposure to noise and infection while improving navigation, keeping doctors closer to patients and promoting collaboration between medical specialties. Sustainable facilities reduce waste, contamination and greenhouse emissions while conserving water, energy and natural resources. Financially, LEED-certified buildings are designed to lower operating costs now and increase ROI in the future.

RK has completed several LEED-certified projects locally and nationally. We have the knowledge and expertise to work closely with project teams in sensitive healthcare environments. Let us help you with your healthcare facility needs! Contact us at communications@rkindustries.com for more information.