Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

Guardian window cleaning employs a highly-experienced workforce, all our employees have extensive experience in commercial and business window cleaning and have worked on some of the most difficult and demanding buildings. Additionally, all our workers are continuously trained in health and safety procedures, particularly when working at height, and are regularly tested at company level by our in-house OSHA Trainer. Did I mention we are also The Official Window Cleaner of Madison Square Garden? About Guardian Window Cleaning Guardian is one of the largest, fully insured and licensed window washing companies servicing the region since 1918; we carry excess liability umbrella insurance and statutory workman’s compensation insurance. We are fully qualified to advise you on the best methods and frequency needed to sustain the professional standards you want to project. We use modern equipment and technology and all of our window cleaning services adhere to a strict observance o

While the best time to  wash your windows  is in the spring and fall, there are a few of you who are ambitious enough to tackle cold weather window washing.  Winter windows need cleaning too , and we have a way to clean them without worrying about your cleaning fluid freezing. Things you’ll need:  Your favorite auto windshield cleaner, a spray bottle, squeegee, and paper towels. 1. Fill your spray bottle with 2 parts windshield cleaner and 1 part water. Be sure to choose a windshield cleaner that can be used with freezing temperatures. 2. Choose one window to start with and spray it evenly with your mixed cleaning solution. 3. Squeegee your window starting at one top corner, then down the entire pane of glass. Be sure to wipe the squeegee after each pass with a towel. 4. Use paper towels or newspaper to soak up any remaining cleaning solution in the corners and sides of windows. Tips: Clean windows on an overcast day to avoid streaks. Dust windows and window sills

 As the seasons change and the weather gets cooler rodents, especially mice, are looking for warmth. Tips on how to keep mice out 1. Keep the mice outside Eliminate points of entry and easy access from outside. A mouse can squeeze itself into an small areas, if you can fit a pencil into a crack a mouse can also get through. One you identify the cracks use cooper or steel wool as a sealant because mice cannot chew through it. 2. Use mouse traps You can find a variety of traps to use, but the most popular are the classic snap-traps. Use way more traps than you think you need. Also lay different types of traps with different types of bait. Use bait traps, multiple-capture live traps and glue traps in conjunction with the wooden traps. 3. Place the mouse traps along the wall Place the traps perpendicular to the walls, with the trigger section facing the baseboard. Since mice run along the wall, it causes the mouse to run directly into the bait.  4. Keep food out of reach Mic

1. Replacement of Your HVAC System You should consider the age of your heating system before you do anything. Heating systems that are more than 10years old are only 50-60 % efficient. Therefore, you should consider  replacing the whole HVAC system . Today, gas furnaces available in the market boast of efficiency ratings that are as high as 97%. 2. Clean or Replace Air Filters Dirty HVAC filters restrict airflow and reduce the entire efficiency of the HVAC system. If you have not cleaned or changed the air filters of your system for a while, now is the perfect time to do it. This should be done on a monthly basis. 3. Adjust the Supply Register Remember, cold air falls and hot air rises. So when the weather cools, you should open a few of the supply register on the first floor and close a few on the second floor. This will facilitate the heating of your commercial building in a more efficient way. 4. Calibrate the Thermostat Correct calibration greatly enhances

Guardian offers a variety of building maintenance and repair services to provide you with trained and experienced personnel to implement services and achieve cost savings. Guardian’s senior management holds over 100+ years’ experience in the design, operations and maintenance of various types of facilities, inclusive of transportation hubs, data centers, corporate headquarters and public buildings. Our approach includes developing a tailored plan that addresses the specific needs of your facilities, which assures the achievement of your objectives and generates immediate and cumulative cost savings. We’ve gained a reputation as a premier service provider in the industry, and have developed a solid reputation for creating innovative building management and energy performance solutions. This includes retrofits and replacements of older, less efficient systems with newer, high efficiency systems. Additionally, our on site management and engineering staff have the experience to

A successful program means more than using environmentally-friendly cleaning products. By Paul Wildenberg Facility managers who are trying to implement a green cleaning strategy typically wait until the new year to do so. The best way to start any green cleaning program is by building a team. Green cleaning involves not only building managers, but also requires effort from distributors servicing the facility, cleaning crews and building users. Building a team When forming a ‘green team,’ facility managers should consider what contribution each team member can make. Often, a team member is passionate about green issues and has the best of intentions, but is not skilled enough in building operations to lend much to the program’s success. Also, when seeking to add tenants to the team, managers should be sure that they understand what kind of commitment will likely be required for the project. Otherwise, they may drop out for lack of time, and these disruptions can negatively

Who Needs a Security Guard? Our job isn’t to appraise what you produce, how you produce it, or whom you sell to. We believe every business is entitled to function safely and without threat of damages or loss. At our core, we are intensely interested in keeping you and your business secure. A few of our typical clients include: Hotels Retail Stores 24-hour businesses Hospitals Office Buildings Residential Communities Airports Virtually any place of business can benefit from our security protection and we can tailor that to the proper safety that your business needs. Full customization of security guard schedules, presentation (plainclothes or uniform?), and equipment means that this security feature caters to the image you have cultivated for your business, and makes this a necessity for the safety of your assets. What Can Security Guards Do? We understand that each of our client’s needs are unique. That is why our security guards are trained to provide a variety of se

October 04, 2017   Donna DeCostanzo   The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA)  Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program  is flourishing, with now 100 communities becoming certified and hundreds more still getting state support to reduce energy waste, cut emissions and combat climate change. The program,  launched last August , helps local communities develop and implement clean energy goals, provides important technical assistance and tools, and awards incentives to invest in additional clean energy initiatives once communities implement four  high impact action items  and receive their CEC designation. Local governments do not always have capacity and technical expertise to tackle the full spectrum of clean energy and climate issues; state programs like CEC help facilitate action and can serve as a model for other state-local partnerships across the country. The CEC program is innovative, pragmatic and builds on best practices from across the countr

They might be energy efficient, but that doesn’t mean they’re free of toxic chemicals. BY KATHARINE SCHWAB Does calling a building “green” mean it’s healthy? Not according to researchers from the nonprofit research institution  Silent Spring , who found  dozens of harmful chemicals  in newly renovated, LEED-certified low-income public housing in Boston. While some of these chemicals came from outside products the residents brought when they moved in–like cleaning supplies, beauty products, and even furniture–many others came from the building itself. “We often slap this word ‘green’ in front of things and assume that means something,” says Robin Dodson, the lead author  on the paper  who studies chemical exposure at Silent Spring. “It was renovated according to ‘green’ standards, and if you could see me, I’m putting that word in quotes.” The researchers at Silent Spring aren’t alone in calling attention to the harmful chemicals in building materials. The U.S. Green Build

Our concierge services go far beyond those offered by more traditional concierge companies. Our reputation for going that extra mile, combined with our years of experience mean our clients can relax, knowing even the tiniest details are being taken care of. We have worked hard to ensure that we have the very best concierge services. Every one of our highly trained employees receives comprehensive training in aiding and meeting all the needs of your staff and your residents alike. Training involves all aspects of front desk duties, such as: properly greeting tenant and guests in a cheerful welcoming manner, assisting with all reasonable requests, becoming an integral part of the property, answering questions, serving as a general presence and visible deterrent to infractions; detecting suspicious activities reporting all incidents, accidents or medical emergencies to the building property manager. In addition, our concierge team wear distinctive uniforms bearing our logo and na

Meet Joe.  #GuardianEmployeeSince2010   #25 +YearsExpertise  #RealEstateDevelopment     #Management   #FacilityManagement   #BuildingSystemAdministration   #PracticalMechanicalEngineering   #IndustryThoughtLeader   #AllAroundGoodGuy   #JetsFan   #KnicksFan   #RangersFan   #NYBorn &Bred and what makes  #GuardianServiceIndustriesTick What does Joe manage?   Our services that keep you up and running! With experience in multiple LEED projects and energy intensive markets, Joe will propose and implement environmentally sound practices on all your projects. Electrical Energy Consulting Facility Management Fire Protection Engineering Fixed Savings Plans Handyman Services HVAC, Mechanical LEED Consulting Lighting Design Lighting Maintenance Services Maintenance, Repairs & Operations Performance Guarantees Plumbing, Carpentry & Locksmith Proactive Planned Maintenance Sustainable Design Troubleshooting & Interfacing Util

By  Ben Panko smithsonian.com  September 22, 2017 From a gigantic airport, to an urbanized Ellis Island, the show reveals the many fascinating ideas for New York City that never made it off the page. New York City has offered many an architect a canvas to paint soaring wonders of construction and design. But in the shadows of every executed idea are scores that never made it off the drawing pad. Now, a new exhibit is exploring some of those fantastical and ambitious creations, Jenna Scherer reports for  Curbed New York . "Exploring the alternative paths New York City could have traveled encourages us to think beyond the present tense and push the boundaries of what the future of the metropolis holds," the Queens Museum writes in a description for " Never Built New York ," on view until February 2018. The exhibit, co-curated by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin, is full of historic photographs, diagrams and models, giving visitors a glimpse of the "paral

Yes, the season for chunky scarves, pumpkin-spiced everything and  fantasy football  is upon us.  Fall, autumn, harvest season -- whatever you call it -- starts Friday,  September 22, at 4:02 pm ET  in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are some interesting things to know about the season: 1. Fall isn't caused by the Earth's distance from the sun That's right. The Earth's distance from the sun at any given point doesn't determine whether you'll be sweating out your white tee or shivering in your snow boots.  Fall, like all of the seasons, is caused by the Earth's tilt in relation to the sun.  It gets warmer in each hemisphere when that hemisphere tilts toward the sun and colder when it leans away. 2. 'Fall leaf' colors actually exist all year long Now, don't get too excited.  While leaves have the potential to be yellow and orange (and sometimes purple or red) all year long , seeing the colors during other seasons is not like

By  Kathryn Brenzel  |  September 20, 2017 03:40PM The City Council committee on housing and building on Wednesday unanimously voted in favor of a construction safety bill that will mandate at least 40 hours of safety training for workers. The latest version of the bill, introduced Tuesday night, requires workers to complete a 40-hour training course by December 2018 — or September 2020, if the Department of Buildings determines that there aren’t enough training facilities available for workers to meet that deadline. By March 2018, workers have to complete the equivalent of OSHA 10, a 10-hour course sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration. Workers will then complete an additional 30 hours of training, and then the DOB will determine an addition 10 to 25 hours. At least eight of those hours will pertain to the dangers of falling workers and objects at construction sites, according to the bill. The hearing room at 250 Broadway was packed with people, ma