The harsh Summer temperatures present their own set of issues every Building Manager must deal with.Going from mild to extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on building systems, costing you money, time and labor.It makes sense to conduct a thorough Summer Maintenance to ensure your commercial building is equipped to handle the severe Summer temperatures.Here are […]
Spring is a perfect time to start prepping your grounds. Coming out of the long and harsh Winter months, there are lots of things to do to get your grounds looking their Springtime best. Read below about our Spring Landscaping Checklist tips.SPRING LANDSCAPE CHECKLISTClear Unsightly Debris – Snow, wind and rain from winter weather often leaves […]
Sealcoating protects asphalt, and prolongs the life expectancy of the pavement. Pavement can become vulnerable from damaging UV rays, vehicle fluids and even water. Sealcoating the asphalt on your commercial property can help prevent this damage and prolong the life of your pavement. Another way to extend the life of your parking lot is to […]
As the Autumn season sets in, leaves begin to fall, the wind blows a little stronger, and the temperatures begin to cool off.Fall season is a great time to prepare your facility grounds for the upcoming Winter. Here are a few tasks to check off your Fall Maintenance Checklist:remove leaves and debrisprune trees if you are […]
As a Building and Facility Manager, your responsibility lies with the building management and also with the grounds management.Last month we discussed ideas for preparing your building facility for Winter. However, there are several things to complete if you want your grounds and landscaping protected throughout the long harsh Winter.Fall cleanup is almost a tradition, […]
Understanding grounds care contracts can be difficult, as different vendors use different estimates, pricing and wording to describe their services. Before getting into what’s covered in your grounds maintenance contract, it’s important to understand three things: size, scope and frequency.Size – this has to do with the size of your property. Do you have large rough […]
As annoying as it might be to see those black and green goose droppings across your commercial grounds, attempting to take matters into your own hands could be detrimental and unlawful.If you’ve been in the area for any amount of time, you know the havoc Canadian geese can wreak on greenery and most commercial properties.Geese […]
