Facility Managers...


Having been professional grounds care contractors for over 40 years, we know the “ins and outs” of commercial grounds maintenance. We know what it takes to create a “win-win” relationship between the facility manager and the contractors doing the work. We know what to look for in order to make sure both sides are getting what they deserve, the site is being kept safe, and the costs are reasonable.


Coming from Syracuse, NY where winters with over 120” of snow are common and helping to start the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA), has made us some of the foremost national experts in winter risk management. Let us help guide your organization and your contractor to build a snow response plan that helps keep your site safe, open, and on budget without damaging the environment with excessive salt use.

Contracts and Costs

  • Contract Review
  • Contract Wording & Specifications
  • Contract Compliance
  • Budget Expectations, Monitoring & Results
  • Inventory Management
  • Cemetery Maintenance Savings Programs

Procedures

  • Snow Response Plans
  • Safety Audits
  • Material Selection
  • Quality Checks and Balances (site inspections)
  • Dispatching
  • Winter Salt Brine Programs

People

  • Customer Service & Expectations
  • Contractor Selection & Accountability
  • Hiring Out vs. In-house Maintenance Decisions
  • Value of Training
  • When to Hire / When to Fire
  • Carreer Paths & Team Building

Extras That Show Your Polish

  • Drone Photography
  • Environmental Sustainability Options
  • How to Use Mass Flower Plantings to Highlight Your Site