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Whether through our podcast, blog, or one of our various interviews, case studies, and whitepapers, our goal is always to educate and inform on the topics most pressing to the justice industry. To do this, we remain steadfast in our dedication to being lifelong learners always focused on moving the ball, and our industry, forward.

We share these insights freely with our clients and the industry because we strongly believe More Knowledge = More Power and empowering a more effective approach to justice is at the heart of every decision we make and sets the foundation for every project we take on.

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Beyond the Construction Budget: A Justice Facility Leader’s Guide to Total Cost of Ownership
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Beyond the Construction Budget: A Justice Facility Leader’s Guide to...

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Beyond the Construction Budget: A Justice Facility Leader’s Guide to...

A Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model is a projection of all the costs an organization can expect to see over the life of a facility. Not just the construction...

Article | Ed Whatley | 8 MIN
Seven Keys to a Smooth Transition to an Outsourced Maintenance Model
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Seven Keys to a Smooth Transition to an Outsourced Maintenance...

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Seven Keys to a Smooth Transition to an Outsourced Maintenance...

Outsourcing the maintenance of a justice facility or county-wide campus is a major organizational shift – one that affects operations, workflows, budgets, staffing models, and even the culture surrounding facility...

Article | Ted Perry | 8 MIN
Empowering Staff to Build a Stronger Safety Culture for Facility Maintenance Organizations
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Empowering Staff to Build a Stronger Safety Culture for Facility...

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Empowering Staff to Build a Stronger Safety Culture for Facility...

“Safety culture” is a term that is often thrown around loosely. When asked, most people say they have a safety culture. In reality, many employees and leaders do not truly...

Article | Bill DeLaigle | 8 MIN
Making Your Resources Go Further – How to Utilize AI in Facility Management

Making Your Resources Go Further – How to Utilize AI...

Making Your Resources Go Further – How to Utilize AI...

Whether you're just starting out in your career as a facility manager or you're a seasoned veteran with years of experience, you’ve likely noticed some growing challenges in our industry....

Article | Billy Holder | 8 MIN
Understanding FCA Ratings: From Good to Replace
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Understanding FCA Ratings: From Good to Replace

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Understanding FCA Ratings: From Good to Replace

Understanding FCA ratings is crucial for effective facility management and long-term planning. In this Ebook, CGL's Director of Engineering, Chris Goode, explores the various FCA ratings—Good, Fair, Poor, Critical, and...

Article | Chris Goode | 12 MIN
Bridging Sustainability and Efficiency: Practical Approaches to Smarter Energy Management

Bridging Sustainability and Efficiency: Practical Approaches to Smarter Energy Management

Bridging Sustainability and Efficiency: Practical Approaches to Smarter Energy Management

In the first blog post in this series, I discussed the important elements of an energy management plan and how to best go about establishing a plan of your own...

Article | Ted Perry | 7 MIN
From Vision to Reality: How CGL Redefined Facility Maintenance and Management in Justice
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From Vision to Reality: How CGL Redefined Facility Maintenance and...

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From Vision to Reality: How CGL Redefined Facility Maintenance and...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime colleague and mentor Joe Lee to discuss the company’s journey, his role as one of its founders, and the growth...

Article | Gregory Westbrook | 10 MIN
Efficient Workflow Processes to Improve the Productivity of Your Facility Maintenance Team
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Efficient Workflow Processes to Improve the Productivity of Your Facility...

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Efficient Workflow Processes to Improve the Productivity of Your Facility...

In most industries, the cost of maintenance is between 10 to 25 percent of total operating cost based on a report from McKinsey & Company. The sheer cost impact of the...

Article | Ellis Kirby | 10 MIN
Effective Energy Management for Civic and Justice Facilities
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Effective Energy Management for Civic and Justice Facilities

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Effective Energy Management for Civic and Justice Facilities

Ted Perry, Senior Vice President with CGL’s facility maintenance division, is an expert on the topic of energy management plans and implementing strategies for initiatives to reduce energy consumption and...

Article | Ted Perry | 10 MIN
Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set You Up for Success

Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set...

Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set...

Brett shares his insights on what feasibility studies are, how they work, and why they’re so crucial to the success of any criminal justice project.

Article | 10 MIN
Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

For agencies who may feel intimidated at the thought of instituting Unit Management for their facility, there are operational experts and consultants who can help.

Article | 8 MIN
The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

Unit Management is the way in which prisons are operated; not just units. It takes large correctional facilities and breaks them into smaller recognizable units.

Article | 10 MIN