“Permeable pavements, in a variety of types, are becoming more common among the types of surfaces requiring winter maintenance services. In particular, low volume streets, parking areas, driveways and footpaths are being constructed of permeable materials to reduce stormwater runoff … Continue reading
Category Archives: Grounds
New 2/1/18 Webinar recording and handouts available online. Achieving accessibility in outdoor environments has long been a source of inquiry due to challenges and constraints posed by terrain, the degree of development, construction practices and materials, and other factors. In … Continue reading
Here are some practical tip for keeping your equipment in top working order. You might use these ideas to create SOP (standard operating procedures) or an inspection list “Exercising your equipment shouldn’t be a one-and-done effort prior to the start … Continue reading
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) released “Tech Spec 23: Maintenance Guide for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements (PICP).” “PICP is a durable, cost-effective solution for compliance with national, state/provincial and municipal stormwater regulations. The surface consists of solid, durable concrete … Continue reading
“Where public utilities meet the properties they serve, knowing what’s buried before you disturb the ground is more than a good idea: It is the law and violations are subject to significant penalties. After millions of dollars in damage and … Continue reading
BIFM just updated their Good Practice Guide to Winter Maintenance and one nice tip is: “Ensure a log is kept of which tasks have been carried out, by whom and when, in order to defend any claims.” from Good Practice … Continue reading
“Balancing the need to effectively manage weeds and pests in parks, the mandate to protect and conserve valuable natural resources and the demand for well-manicured recreational areas can be a big challenge for land managers. The negative environmental and human … Continue reading
Always feel like you need another electrical outlet? The main entrance sign to the property probably has some type of illumination (spot light, street light, illuminated sign, etc.). In a non-obtrusive location, install an electrical outlet on the entrance sign … Continue reading
Overland Park generally uses the following schedule for residential streets. Major maintenance at year 28 and reconstruction at year 50 may be shifted as budget allows, however preventive maintenance occurs consistently (1): Year 0: New pavement Year 3: Crack treatment … Continue reading
“Do you have asphalt pavements that are holding up pretty well, but look a little worn? Maybe you’re seeing some mild cracking or the roadway is a bit rough in spots. Chances are you will want to apply some kind … 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
“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
“As snow and ice disappear, damage and hazards on your camp’s property may begin to appear. By identifying and correcting….” The article describes four areas: inspections and repairs HVAC spring tune-up, safe sleeping areas, and walking trails and parking areas. … Continue reading
“…significant challenges in keeping their grounds maintained properly. Among the most pressing of these are tight budgets, the growing pressure to overuse fields and other grounds, and issues caused by the increasing presence of extreme weather. In response, grounds managers … Continue reading
(December 2015) “Because restriping is relatively inexpensive, it is readily achievable in most cases. Businesses or privately owned facilities that provide goods or services to the public have a continuing ADA obligation to remove barriers to access in existing parking … Continue reading