Three articles for Swimming Pools, Lifts, and ADA Compliance for Recreational Facilities. “In 2010, the Department of Justice published updated regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that for the first time addressed accessibility requirements for aquatic recreational facilities, … Continue reading
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“Winter cleaning may be more important than Spring cleaning,” Collins notes. “Commercial buildings are buttoned up tight in the winter, but reduced fresh air flow along and the arrival of the cold and flu season means workplaces are an ideal … Continue reading
The Paint Quality Institute has many excellent videos and online resources. The PQI conducts independent testing on paint and educates commercial and resident consumers. Articles on Paint and Painting Projects (sprayers, decks, solvents, etc.) http://www.paintquality.com/homeowners/paint-advice/info-sheets.html The Painting Essentials: Prep, Prime … Continue reading
Stop by booth #119 in the ACA exhibit hall. Come see how Lodgepole® Property System is a powerful tool for your organization, discuss upcoming features, ask for a quick refresher training on one aspect, or just to say hello. All … Continue reading
Designed for site managers by site managers, the Site Manager’s Seminar gives participants the chance to network and share with each other, discuss topics important to the job of a site manager, and bring home solutions to improve their camps. … Continue reading
The North American Camp Maintenance Conference March 19-21, 2013 YMCA Camp Chingachgook Lake George, New York A great annual event. Join your colleagues from across the continent to hear from experts on subjects that matter TO YOU! Learn New Skills … Continue reading
Before launching a facility project, nonprofit boards and CEOs should have a clear sense of the entire process, with its opportunities and pitfalls, so they can maximize value while minimizing costs, risks and stress. This webinar will address the critical … Continue reading
Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center (Little Rock, AR) is hosting a 7-day Straw Bale Building Workshop the week of April 8th-14th. The workshop will be taught by Andrew Morrison of Strawbale.com, a leading expert in the field. This very ‘hands-on’ … Continue reading
A doctor called his friend, a maintenance foreman, in the middle of the night because one of his toilets was blocked. He insisted that it was urgent and that his friend needed to come over immediately. Upon arrival, the foreman … Continue reading
Do you have a map of the soils on your property? The Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and … Continue reading
In 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British Robert Scott raced their teams to reach the South Pole first. Amundsen’s team beat Scott’s team by 34 days, and everyone survived. In contrast, all five members of Scott’s team perished on the … Continue reading
(December 20, 2012). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the rule for pathogens in drinking water, including setting a limit for the bacteria E. coli to better protect public health. PUBLIC water systems and the state and local … Continue reading
McDonald’s encourages their franchises to completely remodel every 20 years [1]. Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park remodeled their kitchen after 25 years [2]. Grocery stores remodel every 7-10 years. Hotels refurbish every 3-7 years (curtains, bedspreads, etc.). What … Continue reading
How often do you clean the vents in your facility (exhaust fans, cold air return vents, heating vents, etc.)? Are they are on a regular inspection and cleaning schedule? Clean vents can make for a positive guest/participant experience, equipment performs better, … Continue reading
ENERGY STAR qualified new and rebuilt refrigerated beverage vending machines can save you more than 1,700 kWh/year, or $150 annually on utility bills. On the website, in the right-hand column, are two lists of Qualified Vending Machines: new machines and … Continue reading