Quality vs. Price - The Big Dilemma

Nowadays, in almost every aspect of life, we face numerous choices. One of the toughest dilemmas consumers face when choosing a particular product is whether to compromise on quality to reduce cost or to invest more for better quality.

In this article, we will address this dilemma when choosing a management and maintenance company.

When it comes to selecting a management and maintenance company, it is highly recommended not to compromise on quality under any circumstances.

The reason for this lies in the importance of the areas that the management and maintenance company is responsible for.

Cleaning - The cleanliness of the building is crucial for the hygiene and atmosphere for its occupants, providing a high-quality and uncompromising appearance.

A management and maintenance company adapts the cleaning work to the characteristics of the building and the way each part of it is used: offices, entrance lobbies, elevators, restrooms, kitchens, windows, etc. It is important that the cleaning is done professionally to maintain high hygiene and safety standards.

Elevators - Investment in the operation and safety of the elevators prevents future malfunctions and extends their lifespan. The management and maintenance company ensures that the elevators meet safety standards as required by law. Security - It is crucial not to compromise on building security systems, as they are responsible for the safety of the residents. It is recommended to invest in a system that records, stores, and backs up everything. Such a system will encourage proper behavior and personal accountability among the building's residents, resulting from the “big brother effect”.

A high-quality and professional management and maintenance company can provide a comprehensive security system that protects your building in the most efficient manner. A high-quality security system should include: cameras, an alarm system, control rooms, human guards, and monitoring of visitor entry and exit. Plumbing - Professional and optimal plumbing maintenance will contribute to the long-term preservation of the building and prevent future expenses due to avoidable malfunctions.

Firefighting - Fire outbreaks are a threat to any building, and it is essential to be properly prepared. A management and maintenance company takes care of all fire-fighting aspects: placing fire extinguishers throughout the building according to standards, installing an automatic fire extinguishing system, setting up fire hoses, and installing smoke detectors in the building. It is important to ensure that the management company includes an annual service contract for the inspection of fire detection and extinguishing systems within the quotation.

To maintain the safety, cleanliness, integrity, and longevity of the building, the work of the management and maintenance company must be professional, high-quality, and uncompromising.

When choosing a management company, it is important to ensure the following:

1. Ensure that the management company includes annual inspections of fire detection and extinguishing systems in the contract.

2. Ensure that the building superintendent appointed by the company is a certified electrician with a valid license.

3. Some management companies offer an attractive price to win the tender, but upon starting work, they charge extra for every malfunction in the building. Make sure that handling malfunctions in the building is included in the price offer.

4. Check what is the number of hours that the management company allocates for cleaning the building and how often the cleaning will be performed. For example, in a 10,000 square meter building, where a full work week is conducted, it is necessary to clean at least 3 times a week and allocate enough hours for thorough cleaning.

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