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Evergreen Building Maintenance Wins a Business Excellence Award for Sustainability

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Each year, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce holds the annual Business Excellence Awards, an event that highlights companies who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in Central Okanagan. This year, at their 29th annual award ceremony at the Delta Okanagan, judges narrowed down sixty-two semi-finalists and thirty finalists. Evergreen Building Maintenance made its list of finalists and received the prestigious award for its sustainability efforts. The event was held in collaboration with Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP on October 13th.

Categories 

The Categories businesses were recognized for were:

  • Rising Star Business of the Year
  • Small Business of the Year
  • Mid-size Business of the Year
  • Large Business of the Year
  • Social Entrepreneurship Award
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Sustainability Award
  • Distinction in Hospitality & Tourism Award
  • Marketer of the Year
  • Technology/Innovation Award

Evergreen Building Maintenance was awarded with the prestigious Sustainability Award at the event, which is given to ‘a company whose business practices embrace innovative approaches and techniques, which are cutting edge in contributing to environmental sustainability.’

The Process

Each year, nominations are received for the business and individual awards from across the valley. Once the nomination period has passed, a party is thrown in their honour and a detailed nomination package is completed.

This package is then reviewed extensively over an 8-month process by experienced judges. Once the finalists are selected, they are usually visited at their place of business by the judges in September before they make final decisions.

Businesses who win these awards receive valuable publicity and admiration within their respective sectors. We are happy to have been honoured with this incredible award and feel a deep sense of pride that our hard work and dedication to sustainability has been recognized!

Evergreen Building Maintenance is living up to its name when it comes to practicing sustainability and green cleaning initiatives. Learn more about the industries we work for and the services we proudly offer across Western Canada.

Meet the Operations Manager of our Okanagan Commercial Cleaning Division

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Ranjit Takhar began working at Evergreen Building Maintenance while studying at the University of British Columbia. While attending post secondary, he learned the basics of the business and helped out with complicated paperwork and proposals for maintenance contracts.

Little did he know that at the young age of 24, after completing his Management Degree at UBC Okanagan, he would be successfully running the day-to-day operations for the Okanagan Division of the company.

Recently, he was featured in the second edition of Kelowna’s Top Forty Under 40 program presented by BDO Accountants and Consultants, Kelowna’s Jaycees, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Courier newspaper.

The article in the Daily Courier highlights Ranjit’s passion for entrepreneurial work that overpowered his initial disinterest in taking over so much responsibility. His love for finding new and creative ways to promote the business has increased opportunities for Evergreen’s expansion.

As of 2016, Evergreen has contracts for 150 buildings utilizing 78 employees to complete building maintenance services throughout the B.C. and Alberta. Kelowna was where it all started, with Evergreen taking care of several commercial buildings, libraries, office towers, municipal buildings, retail stores, etc.

However, Takhar believes that the company can adapt to larger operations.

“…there’s opportunity to expand more into Vancouver and Alberta and even Saskatchewan to get more airport, university, retail chain stores, banks and arenas contracts” said Takhar.

Perhaps the success of Evergreen came from successfully executing the strong company philosophy to address performance related concerns within the same business day.

Evergreen is proud of being fully owned and operated. No services are franchised, and there is an emphasis on having regional managers and working supervisors who are always ready to attend to needs of the clients.

Takhar’s hard work in school has continually paid off and he enjoys having the opportunity to use his professionalism and efficiency towards putting forth good business practices towards the range of services offered at Evergreen Building Maintenance.

 

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Evergreen ‘Smart’ Green Cleaning Policy In Name and in Practice

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Here at Evergreen Maintenance, we have taken the initiative to be green in more than name. We know that our clients want to minimize their environmental footprint, and that’s what we want too. That’s why we have a Smart Green Cleaning Policy.

What is Our ‘Smart’ Green Cleaning Policy?

Our Green Clean Policy is a commitment to only using green products that reduce harmful effects on human health and the environment. Our Green Clean policy doesn’t only affect what cleaning produces we use; it also influences our choice of paper products and equipment. We will only stock recycled products unless a client specifically requests a non-recycled version. We also purchase energy-efficient equipment that allows us to reduce our energy consumption.

Our Green Staff

At Evergreen, we are committed to giving our staff the education they need to do the best job possible. This includes their work in helping to lead the way in sustainable cleaning. We hire certified experts to educate our staff on the most current sustainable methods in environmental cleaning. We keep abreast of the research available to ensure that we are not missing any opportunity to be more sustainable as a company.

What Kinds of Products Do We Use?

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We use products that are Green Seal or Ecologo certified. You can recognize these products by the following logos:

 

Where Will I Notice the Green Difference in My Cleaning Service?

  1. You’ll notice that we utilize products that emit zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
  2. When we finish cleaning, your space will be a fragrance and scent-free environment.
  3. Our floor-finishing procedure is zinc-free.
  4. We conduct interior building air quality reports.
  5. We will use paperless systems to give you your invoice.
  6. You will notice that we do not use fuel powered equipment.
  7. We adapt our disposal/recycling programs according to your needs.
  8. We have developed low-impact solutions for graffiti removal.

As a business owner or manager, you know that you want to be as sustainable as possible. Your cleaning service is one of the major factors in deciding the sustainability of your company.  Let us lower your ecological footprint – one green clean at a time.

The Evergreen Building Maintenance Advantage

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Life can be fickle, so it’s important to take advantage of the good things life has to offer. As for commercial cleaning and superior janitorial services, the advantage is with Evergreen Building Maintenance. EBM has the experience, expertise and resources for contracts of any duration and specification. This includes buildings of all shapes and sizes. Our portfolio includes everything from airports and educational institutions to hospitals and office spaces. So what makes Evergreen’s services the best?

EXPERIENCE

Evergreen has been one of Western Canada’s most trusted janitorial service providers for the last 28 years. EBM currently provides commercial cleaning to more than 120 different facilities and we expect the same high standards from our premier team at each location we maintain. On average, we service 2.5 million square feet per day.

CAPABILITY

Whatever the size or use of your building, we have trained staff who are capable of handling it. We bring the same unwavering commitment and value to a wide variety of diverse industries including: retail, financial, healthcare, real estate, commercial office and government.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Our cleaning specialists have a meticulous eye for detail, which is important when cleaning spaces that require a special set of commercial cleaning equipment and products. With Evergreen, you get a spotless clean today and every other day. Trust us; we do this for a living.

QUALITY CONTROL

Maintaining the highest standards of health, hygiene and professionalism is our most important consideration. We spend our time and resources to effectively train our staff ensuring that optimal standards of cleanliness, safety and quality are met at all times.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

At Evergreen, we are dedicated to comprehensive and continuous training for all of our staff. In addition, all of our employees are WHMIS certified. We make it our business (because it is our business) to stay up-to-date on all the latest procedures and products to provide our clients with an unparalleled experience.

ADAPTABILITY

EBM’s managerial team will always try their best to accommodate your needs. We modify our cleaning schedule to suit the scope of work and can clean exactly when you need us to (E.g. daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.). Our service is bespoke to suit your unique requirements. 

The Evergreen Advantage isn’t just a set of words; it is a statement. It’s also a commitment and a promise to all of our clients that their cleaning requirements are being met and wherever possible, exceeded. The Evergreen Advantage is a guarantee of our consummate professionalism and quality service. Call us today to receive a free quote or read more about our services.

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Evergreen’s Commercial Cleaning Services

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Everyone prefers to live in a well kept city and there is a reason that Evergreen Building Maintenance Inc. has been one of British Columbia’s most trusted janitorial service providers for over 27 years. Thanks to our commitment to excellence, we’ve grown to become a recognized industry leader that provides dynamic and high standard services to more than 120 commercial facilities. We are proud of the fact that we have a first-class team of cleaners, including outstanding supervisors who help us transform new employees and into leaders. Above all that, we present three important reasons that set us apart from the competition:

1) OUR GREEN CLEANING POLICY

It is no surprise that most organizations are jumping on board the eco-friendly bandwagon, however, Evergreen took the initiative to start using green products years ago. Putting your personal health and the sustainability of our environment first, we choose cleaning methods that will reduce harmful effects on the environment. Only products that are GREEN SEAL or ECOLOGO certified are utilized by our company. Evergreen Building Maintenance guarantees that any chemicals used in your building will be volatile organic compound (VOC) free. We also make sure that our staff has substantial training and a wealthy knowledge of the latest green cleaning practices.

2) OUR CREDENTIALS

Wouldn’t you feel more confident hiring a company that has WHMIS certified employees and meets WorkSafeBC’s requirements over one that does not? Evergreen has developed and implemented a comprehensive training program that all of our staff and supervisors go through in order to obtain employment with our company. We are proud to say that our staff members are instructed well enough so that you won’t have to worry about micromanaging them on the job. Together, we will make sure your building stays presentable at all times.

3) OUR TEAM & SERVICE AREA

It only makes sense that if we claim to have an exemplary team, we provide you with the evidence to back it up. Being that our managers have over 50 years of combined experience in the janitorial industry, we have ensured that those years of professionalism have been passed down to all of our other employees. Our staff is provided with company identification such as uniforms and photo identification, rigorous safety training and a PROactive mindset (because avoiding workplace problems before they occur is key). You will find our service members are providing quality results that span throughout cities, districts and towns in and around the Okanagan Valley. As you can see, we like to cover our bases.

Whether you represent a retail spot, health care establishment, educational institute or more – at the end of the day, Evergreen Building Maintenance is here to meet and exceed your expectations. If you’re interested in hearing more about our services and would like a free quote, you can contact us on our website.

Remember, we are committed to getting the job done right – the first time.