definition
strict definition
maintenance
Companies contracted to keep objects, products, or properties in working order through upkeep or repair.
Maintenance firms are companies which are contracted to perform regular upkeep or repair services which keep objects, products, and properties in useful and working order.
The service concerns keeping an existing object usable or restoring its working condition. A particular repair can be part of this role alongside scheduled upkeep.
A construction firm builds or alters a structure, while a maintenance firm provides its upkeep. The same organization can perform different work on different projects.
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More specific definitions
11 sub-definitions-
autowalk maintenance
A company contracted to keep a structure's moving walkways operational through maintenance and repair. -
building drying
A company contracted to repair or remediate water damage to buildings, particularly their interiors. -
elevator maintenance
A company contracted to keep a structure's elevators operational through maintenance and repair. -
escalator maintenance
A company contracted to keep a structure's escalators operational through maintenance and repair. -
exterior cleaning
A company providing window washing or full-facade cleaning services for a building exterior. -
facility management
A company managing mechanical systems and physical upkeep, including planning and construction management for an existing building. -
interior cleaning
A company specializing in cleanliness inside buildings or on their grounds, separate from broader maintenance services. -
janitor service
A company providing staff for routine building upkeep, with duties beyond exclusively cleaning. -
landscape maintenance
Companies contracted to maintain the existing landscape around or in a structure. -
security service
A company contracted to provide security personnel and security management for buildings or structures. -
stone maintenance
A company specializing in cleaning, buffing, or polishing architectural stone to maintain its condition.
Related definitions
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construction
Companies and firms involved in the physical work of building and altering structures. -
design
Firms, organizations, or individuals contributing creatively to functional and aesthetic planning. -
education
Organizations devoted to teaching or systematic research that increases knowledge in a particular field. -
engineering
Firms, companies, and entities which perform services applying mathematics and science to practical endeavors. -
finance
An entity involved in supplying, directing, or managing money, capital, or financial instruments. -
government
Groups and branches belonging to the legally ruling authorities of any geographic area. -
information technology
Companies which build devices, create software, and provide services in computer and related information technology industries. -
insurance
Companies that provide insurance protection or supporting services for the insurance industry. -
law and taxes
Companies and individuals providing legal or tax consultation, representation, and related professional services. -
manufacturing
Companies and organizations involved in producing supplies and assembled goods. -
marketing
Firms and organizations promoting goods or services through advertising, publicity, or related media work. -
real estate
A company or other entity with ownership, management, or controlling interests in land and structures. -
retail and services
Businesses providing direct customer services or operating customer-facing facilities at a particular site. -
sports
An organized team, company, or other group involved in athletic training, competition, or exercise.