I heard the new auto body shop that opened comes highly wreck-a-mended. Sign on a dump truck “we will, we will, rock you” I could not pull out of my parking space, so I used my back up plan. An … Continue reading
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“‘We can’t afford to go green,’ is the most common argument camps and conference centers give for not considering solar. But Dave Lee, principal architect of FLA turns that argument on its head…” The article describes two ways: active systems, … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What are the benefits of having the property director and executive aligned with philosophies, priorities, strategic direction, responding to guest/camper needs, etc.? What are the strengths in the relationship? What is one … Continue reading
“A new grantmaking approach is needed—one that provides enough money for nonprofits to pay for all their operations, not just programs and services. The first step toward achieving that is for grantmakers to realize that different types of nonprofits have … Continue reading
“Personal protective equipment is designed to keep employees safe every day at work, and is often the last line of defense against injury or death. Safety+Health, with the help of the International Safety Equipment Association, recently asked PPE manufacturers three … Continue reading
The Board has released the next installment of its online guide to accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The new material, which covers Chapter 5 of the standards, features an … Continue reading
The recently published Association of State Dam Safety Officials’ (ASDSO) brochure has many insights for the larger group of dam safety stakeholders. Some local communities are beginning to expand their stakeholder roles by adopting local ordinances and practices that go … Continue reading
Q: Why did they call the new carpenter “lightning” after they saw him hammering nails? A. Because he never hit the same place twice. Q: What did the electrician say when she walked into a bar? A: “ouch” Q: What … Continue reading
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“Adding a water feature to your camp or conference center landscape can bring new life to your guest experience.” The article covers planning, natural materials associated with a camp environment, and existing features. Go With the Flow: Three Water Features … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What direct and indirect annual facility costs are included in guest fees? (utilities, supplies, services such as pest control, etc.) Are the costs adequate for the property’s needs? Does your written paragraph … Continue reading
“How does one assure a good single-ply roof? There are three things to pay attention to: design, installation, and maintenance….Facility managers play a crucial role in the long-term performance of a single-ply roof.” Read the full article: Three Fundamentals … Continue reading
“You know employee engagement is vital to the success of your team. Research has definitely proven employees are more productive and are more likely to expend discretionary effort when they are engaged with your business. If you don’t take steps … Continue reading
“Big strides have been made recently in the acknowledgment that overhead ratios are poor indicators of an organization’s impact or financial efficiency. Although the movement toward outcomes-based measurement offers a promising alternative to understanding impact, very little has been done … Continue reading
Top Claims in 2015 from the insurance 2016 roundtable report include: Property Claims Records Retention Auto/Vehicle-related Claims Trips and Falls Cyber Crime Zipline Accidents Contracts and Agreements Drones and others “How often do you review your structures or your insurance … Continue reading