10B — August 14 - 27, 2020 — Central New Jersey — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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"Bergman Cares" initiative includes safety-oriented property reforms & social distancing policies Bergman Real Estate Group unveils guidelines for tenants returning to work during COVID-19
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"As New Jersey reopens, worker safety comes first," says Michael Bergman , pres- ident and CEO of Bergman Real Estate Group. "Our new policies and building enhance- ments will give our tenant's and their employees peace of mind as many return to their office for the first time since this crisis began." Through the Bergman Cares program, Bergman Real Estate Group is placing colorful, infor- mative signage throughout its properties to remind tenants on best practices in staying healthy and to solicit their
help in reducing the spread of coronavirus. "Our creatively designed signage campaign called "Work & Thrive … Fol- low These Five" focuses on 5 key elements," said Bergman. "They are: Wash Hands Often, Wear Masks in Public Areas, Practice Social Distancing, Take the Stairs When Possible, and if Feeling Sick to Stay Home. The "Work and Thrive Follow These Five" signage has been installed throughout all the common areas of every building, including the main entrances, lobbies, elevators, stairways, restrooms, cafes,
fitness centers, lounges and conference rooms and corridors. In addition to the signage, Bergman Real Estate Group is implementing several build- ing-wide enhancements to help reduce chances of COVID-19 transmission. These include: 1) HVAC improvements to al- low higher rates of outside air ventilation for better inside air circulation and install- ing HVAC filters with higher MERV ratings; 2) upgrading restroom fixtures to provide hands-free toilets, faucets, soap and towel dispensers; 3) adding more hand sanitizer stations throughout the build- ings in addition to the lobbies; and 4) increasing the daytime janitorial staff to clean the common areas and all high- touch surfaces more often throughout the day.. Bergman added that on-site amenities will "reopen gradu- ally" according to guidelines set by the CDC, Occupational Safety and Health Administra- tion (OSHA), and state and local authorities. "While we know tenants are eager to use our cafes, lounges, gyms, and other shared amenities, work- place safety will remain our first priority," Bergman said. Bergman Real Estate Group is requesting for each ten- ant to implement their own COVID-19 company policies in accordance with state and local guidelines. Tenants are requested to urge employees to follow CDC guidelines, includ- ing frequent handwashing, face mask use, and staying home when symptomatic. Ten- ants should consider measures to encourage social distanc- ing, such as staggered shifts or physically separating em- ployees in their office space. Additionally, tenants should limit deliveries and guest visits where possible Bergman Real Estate Group has been very proactive in com- municating with its tenants from the early start of this pandemic. "Our entire staff has worked very hard over the past three months to help ensure the health and safety of our tenants" said Bergman. "By putting these detailed Building Guidelines and procedures in place, our tenants, and hopeful future tenants, will have com- fort working in our buildings knowing their employees can go about their days safely as we all do our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19." MAREJ
OODBRIDGE, NJ — As New Jersey businesses prepare
to reopen their offices after shutdowns related to the CO- VID-19 pandemic, Bergman Real Estate Group has been preparing detailed Building Guidelines and comprehensive signage throughout its 23 NJ office buildings to welcome back its tenants safely, and with confidence. The privately owned New Jersey real estate investment and management firm an- nounces the launch of "Berg- man Cares," a comprehensive
set of CDC recommended safe- ty policies focused on building cleanliness, proper hygiene and social distancing in all of its properties. Michael Bergman, president & CEO and Robin Ann Juron, senior property manager.
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