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Having managed commercial properties in Thrissur for several years, I've worked with multiple facility management services. Here are the top recommendations:

Top Facility Management Services in Thrissur:

• ISS Facility Services - International standards with local presence
• Sodexo India - Comprehensive services, good for large facilities
• Local providers like Clean Kerala Services - More affordable, good for small-medium buildings
• Integrated Facility Management - Specializes in commercial complexes

What to look for in quality facility management:

Services typically included: - Housekeeping and cleaning - Security services - Electrical and plumbing maintenance - HVAC system maintenance - Pest control - Waste management - Gardening and landscaping

Key evaluation factors: 1. Staff training and background verification - crucial for security and reliability 2. Response time for emergencies - should have 24/7 support 3. Transparent pricing - no hidden charges 4. Insurance coverage - for any damages or accidents 5. Local references - check with other businesses in Thrissur

My personal experience: - ISS is premium but very professional - good for corporate offices - Local providers often offer better value for residential complexes - Sodexo has good systems but can be bureaucratic

Pro tip: Get quotes from 2-3 services and ask for site visits to your facility. The best service depends on your specific needs - residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional.

Check with the Thrissur Management Association for their recommended vendor list - they often have vetted service providers.

The main language spoken in Spain is Spanish, but there's an important distinction to make!

Castilian Spanish (Castellano) is the official language of the entire country and is spoken by the vast majority of Spaniards. However, Spain is actually a multilingual country with several co-official languages in specific regions:

The language landscape in Spain:

• Castilian Spanish - Official nationwide, spoken by ~99% of population
• Catalan - Co-official in Catalonia, Valencia (as Valencian), and Balearic Islands
• Basque (Euskara) - Co-official in Basque Country and parts of Navarre
• Galician (Gallego) - Co-official in Galicia
• Aranese - Co-official in the Val d'Aran (Catalonia)

What this means in practice: - In Barcelona, you'll hear both Spanish and Catalan - In Bilbao, Spanish and Basque are both widely used - In Santiago de Compostela, Spanish and Galician coexist - Road signs and official documents are typically in both Spanish and the regional language

Interesting facts: - About 9 million people speak Catalan as their first language - Basque is a language isolate - unrelated to any other known language - Galician is very similar to Portuguese - Most Spaniards are bilingual or multilingual

So while Spanish is definitely the main language, the regional languages are very much alive and an important part of local identity and culture throughout Spain.

The Instituto Cervantes has great resources about the linguistic diversity of Spain if you want to learn more!