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In emergency and disaster management, preparedness at every phase is critical to ensuring a swift, coordinated response that mitigates damage and protects lives. Effective disaster response requires seamless collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private-sector partners and nonprofit organizations. A robust emergency management strategy encompasses four key phases, each requiring specialized expertise and operational readiness to achieve successful outcomes.

Irrigation is the unsung hero of commercial landscaping—when everything’s running properly. But if you have a zone that's not working, your landscaping can deteriorate (and get expensive) quickly. Irrigating a commercial property efficiently isn’t just about keeping landscapes green. It’s about keeping costs in check, properly managing resources and ensuring long-term sustainability.

A strategically written request for proposal (RFP) is essential for finding the right partner to meet your commercial landscaping needs. Here’s what you need to know to build yours to ensure the success of your commercial landscaping program.

With the Restaurant Facilities Management Association (RFMA) Annual Conference taking place in Las Vegas this week, all the talk is about solutions for restaurant facilities maintenance. This event brings restaurant facilities maintenance pros together from across the country to meet with vendors, attend educational sessions and network with their peers.

Trees help create a welcoming, professional commercial landscape and are often the most visible and valuable assets within it. Regular tree health monitoring is essential for identifying early signs of disease and taking preventive action before problems escalate.

Student housing facilities teams face unique maintenance demands, especially during the high-pressure turnover periods of move-outs and move-ins. Add to that the seasonal challenges of summer renovations and winter weatherproofing, and student housing maintenance managers have a lot on their plates. That’s why having a student housing maintenance partner you can trust to manage different types of jobs is so critical.