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Viruses – the word comes from a Latin word for poison or slimy liquid – are infinitesimal scraps of genetic material wrapped in a delicate protein shell. Visible through an electron microscope only, a group of 500 million COVID-19 viruses could huddle on the head of a pin. That compact… Read more »
Contaminated floodwaters, mold, smoke, asbestos insulation, lead paint – Paul Davis encounters dangerous substances at nearly every disaster site, whether properties have endured storms, wind, earthquakes or fires. COVID-19 has certainly added complexity to the response, mitigation and restoration processes. But Paul Davis is thoroughly prepared to manage all of… Read more »
With students and teachers across North America returning to school, experts reported welcome information in early fall: rates of infection at schools appear to be below that found in surrounding communities. While that may change as data accumulates and schools continue sessions, every interested party – teachers, parents, students, administrators… Read more »
When the pandemic upended life in March, retailers fell into two groups: those that remained open and those that closed suddenly. As “non-essential” retail stores darkened, “essential” mass merchants, home improvement chains, grocers and drugstores took a crash course in safeguarding employees, business health and customers as they worked and… Read more »
COVID-19 has completely transformed long-held customs and procedures for companies worldwide, from bumping elbows instead of shaking hands to playing professional stadium sports sans fans. Some of the biggest changes affect the customer service category, in which working remotely simply isn’t an option. Paul Davis is proactively leading the way… Read more »
Apartment and condominium dwellers rejoiced when one particular amenity reopened after COVID-19 limitations: the onsite gym. During the coronavirus restrictions, property managers fielded more inquiries about fitness facilities than any other (laundry rooms were a close second). These are just two of the many common areas subject to new precautions… Read more »
In a country recovering from a global pandemic, few statements strike more fear into a business owner than, “someone in the building has been diagnosed with COVID-19.” Urgent questions immediately follow: how do I protect others on the premises? How will this affect my operations and expenses? Do I have… Read more »
Fire departments, ambulance services and police stations rushed over early that day in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Why the hurry? Paul Davis had temporarily commandeered a former auto service location to offer service vehicle cleanings to protect against the COVID-19 pathogen. The cleaning and application of a disinfectant was complimentary for all… Read more »
Researchers know dirty little secrets about the haphazard cleaning habits of ordinary citizens. Forty percent of people, for example, can’t remember when they scrubbed the refrigerator. A quarter can’t recollect washing the bed linens. What’s more, they know they’re slouches at upkeep: one in four believes they don’t clean properly… Read more »
For commercial properties operating in the new normal, business is no longer as usual. Uncertainty is a certainty. Change is rapid. Familiar procedures may no longer apply. Advice varies. Paul Davis is a leader that building owners, property managers, and employers need to navigate these difficult times and build new, responsive operations.… Read more »
