Here’s a nice animated map that shows the changes in cost of land. Some questions you might reflect upon with your camp/center/horse center/outdoor property: How has the value of your land changed over the past 40 years? Has it increased … Continue reading
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Have you heard this joke? How many mechanics does it take to screw in a light bulb? Three. A foreman to tell a mechanic, a mechanic to tell a helper, a helper to get his electrician friend to do the … Continue reading
“A cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight and also cools itself by efficiently emitting radiation to its surroundings. The roof literally stays cooler and reduces the amount of heat conducted to the building below. If a builder does … Continue reading
Summer’s a busy time. Here’s a clever way you can thank you facilities/maintenance/property staff or volunteers by making a card or poster. Feel free to adapt and make your own image. … Continue reading
Are you shopping for new equipment? Or maybe you need to learn about some used equipment. A great way to learn about equipment is to view the YouTube video. In the search box, you might type in the type of … Continue reading
“…Regardless of whether your water comes from a well on site or a distribution system that serves you and your neighbors, your drinking water contains some amount of dissolved elements. That’s not altogether a bad thing, and if you’ve ever … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Head of Maintenance … Continue reading
Is your indoor and outdoor lighting by chance or is it by thoughtful design? Goldilocks wanted her porridge “just right.” Similarly, the lighting at your property needs to be “just right” in regards to: Safety (examples: too much outdoor lighting … Continue reading
How dark is the sky above your outdoor facility? What are you doing to enhance the guest and participant experience? Site and facilities can have an impact by cutting energy waste and decreasing light pollution. However, safety is paramount. Resources … Continue reading
Below are a couple of web sites that have summarized their review of LED lights. LED (light-emitting diode) light bulbs are an energy and cost-efficient option. LED light bulbs are even more efficient to run than CFL bulbs and are … Continue reading
“Where building safety research leads to real-world solutions.” There are many building resources for: earthquake, flood, freezing weather, hail, high winds, hurricane, lighting, tornado, wildfire. Click on “risks” in the upper navigation bar to select. Below is the one for … Continue reading
Here’s an idea for the summer season. Make and pass out a facility scavenger hunt. Below are some ideas to get you started. Be creative and have fun! The oldest building was built in ____. Water comes out of (fill … Continue reading
There are many web-based practical programs and online tutorials to help nonprofits cope with uncertainty. Many are free! Nonprofit Risk Management Center. http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/tools/overview.asp … Continue reading
“Workers compensation laws exist in all 50 states and in the District of Columbia. Each state’s law is different. Do you understand your camp employer’s obligations as well as yours? This is an essential part of risk management at camp … Continue reading
“Siding affects the aesthetics, cost and longevity of a building. The primary function of siding is to keep moisture out and protect the structure from wind and sun. Here are the some of the most popular types of siding for … Continue reading