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August 09, 2024

Health First—Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell

CMM

Our top priority is providing our students with clean, safe learning environments. Taking a “health-first” approach is one of the many ways we can keep everyone in our facilities safe and healthy […]

July 25, 2024

Smart Savings With Smart Irrigation

Turf Magazine

Sustainability and savings are rarely mentioned in the same breath, but smart irrigation practices offer a rare opportunity for both. SSC’s Vice President of Grounds, Brandon Haley, discusses how organizations can save money and conserve water through […]

June 25, 2024

Hard Floor Heroes—Take on the Challenges of Hard Floor Maintenance

Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online

Unit Director William Washington joined several other industry experts on a panel discussion about hard floor care with Cleaning and Maintenance Management […]

June 06, 2024

Trailblazing Women in Facilities Management Roles

FacilitiesNet

Facilities management is a diverse and dynamic field – and as it continues to grow, we see more and more women stepping in, discovering their passion, and impacting the industry […]

May 22, 2024

Aurora University Named to List of 20 Beautiful Campuses

Aurora University

U.S. News & World Report listed Aurora University among the 20 beautiful college campuses in the nation. Ground Director Noah Parker said that “our goal of a grounds department is to provide a safe […]

May 16, 2024

Maximize Your ROI for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online

As autonomous mobile robot (AMR) options become more abundant and cost-effective each year, organizations are increasingly considering the purchase of this equipment to streamline various tasks within their facilities. However, the mere acquisition of AMRs does not guarantee success […]

May 03, 2024

Mitigating Fire Risk: Goats at The Athenian School

What would be a strange sight to many is a very normal sight to students, teachers, and staff at The Athenian School in Danville, CA: A large herd of over 250 goats on school grounds each year in April […]

May 03, 2024

10 Yard Projects to Complete in May—Experts Explain

Top Ten Reviews

Having a great outdoor space starts with the right preparation and care. Here are ten projects to keep a yard in perfect shape, creating a welcoming experience for everyone visiting […]

April 09, 2024

School district receives $30,000 USTA grant to upgrade tennis courts

Bluffton Today

Jasper County School District students will be able to learn more about and play tennis on their own campus thanks to a recent grant the district received to resurface its existing courts in Hardeeville […]

March 26, 2024

Leaning in to Leadership | Women in Grounds

Carla Leonard was raised in a military family. Her father was in the military, and when he would go overseas on deployment, Carla, her mother, and her sister would stay with her […]

March 18, 2024

A Student For Life | Women in Grounds

Barbara Hatchel’s beginnings in grounds management happened when she was seven years old. Her neighbor, Mr. Church, was a corn farmer and one year he gave her some corn from his field and told her to plant it […]

March 16, 2024

Follow this lawn care schedule: A seasonal reference guide for a healthy yard

USA Today

You, too, can be a grass guru — if you follow a lawn care schedule. Planning ahead can take the guesswork out of your landscaping to-do list and eliminate unpleasant surprises, such as bare spots. When it comes to turf grass tasks […]