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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Old Gym Flooring Repurposed for Safe, Durable Playground Surfacing in Los Angeles


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Cost-Effective Strategies for Paved Surface Maintenance

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North American World Cup Presents Unique Turf Challenges

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Spring Grounds Checklist for Managers

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6 Steps to Prepare Your Commercial Facility Turf for Winter

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2023 Facility Champion: Kristian Byk Emphasizes Safety, Communication at School

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Advice for Grounds Managers About Taking Care of Sports Fields

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Turf Care Manager Keeps Central Park Looking Pristine

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Synthetic Turf Recycling Program Launched

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U.S. Capitol Turns to Golfers for Turf Help

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Case Study: Specifying 11 Different Flooring Surfaces for Athletic Facility

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Paints and Coatings Applications for Long-Term Performance

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Tactics for Successful Surface Prep and Paint Applications

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Paints: The Bottom Line on Surface Preparation

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The Cost of Maintenance: One Duke Greenspace

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Paints and Coatings: Contractor Considerations

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Surface Preparation Dictates Success of Paints and Coatings Applications

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Paints and Coatings Finishes Contribute to Performance, Appearance

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Planning Paints and Coatings Applications That Deliver Benefits

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Common Substrates for Paints and Coatings

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Surface Issues: Matching Paints and Substrates

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Security Spotlight: Mall Enacts Curfew

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Turf Topic: Using Native Grasses in Landscapes

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Robots Offer Look into Future of Turf Care, Snow Removal

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Green Team: Sustainable Landscapes a Group Effort at the University of California-Davis

Building Operating Management
Options for Hard-Surface Flooring Include Vinyl

Building Operating Management
Critical Flooring Issues Include Quality, Installation, Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Find Best Flooring for Your Needs: Rubber, Linoleum, and More

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Mower Maintenance Plan Helps Extend Life of Fleet

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Follow Manufacturer's, Warranty Guidelines to Extend Mower Shelf Life

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Keeping Employees Safe Top Priority of Mower Fleet Management

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Supporting the Mower Fleet With Additional Attachments and Accessories

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Mower Maintenance: Solving the Staffing Issue

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Eliminates the use of Chemicals on Turf Areas as Part of Grounds Management Program

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Spring Forward: Essential Steps for Warm-Weather Success

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Inspect Grounds Equipment, Irrigation Systems for Signs of Winter Damage

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Five Minutes With Podcast: Hospital Says no to Pesticides for Turf Management

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California Campus Realizes Savings With Sustainable Landscapes

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Tree-Planting Program Generates Significant Energy Savings at UC-Davis

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Sustainable Landscape Focus Changes Staff Responsibilities at UC-Davis

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Hospital Says no to Pesticides for Turf Management

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Green Savings, From the Grounds Equipment Up

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Organic Chemicals Produce Positive Results in New York School District

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Effective Concrete Maintenance Requires Inspection Guidelines

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Successful Concrete Repair Requires Careful Preparation

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Concrete Coating Considerations To Extend Performance Life

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Extending the performance life of paved surfaces

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Versatile Equipment for Snow, Leaf Removal

Building Operating Management
Building Envelopes Affect Energy Use, so Make Sure Yours Isn't Just a Pretty Face

Building Operating Management
For Efficient Exteriors, Start With the Outside, Looking In

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Irrigation: How to Reduce Potable Water Use

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Paints: How to Match Formulation with Substrate

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Water Treatment Demand Planning and Ongoing Attention

Building Operating Management
Resilient Flooring Options: Improved Design Appeal and Performance

Building Operating Management
Health Care Friendly Rubber

Building Operating Management
Linoleum's Affordable Benefits

Building Operating Management
Vinyl Gaining Respect

Building Operating Management
Long-lived Terrazzo

Building Operating Management
Mixing Resilient Floor Products

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Managers Discuss Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Programs

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Grounds Care: Designing, Maintaining Athletic Fields with Michael Tarantino

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Sustainable Mowing: Taller Grass Resists Weeds

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Turf Conversions Generate Rebates, Conserve Water

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Turf Conversions Require Construction, Horticultural Knowledge

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Irrigation: Drip Systems Replace Pop-Up, Rotor Sprinkler Heads

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University of Texas: Size of Campus, Student Body Make Mowing a Challenge

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How to Properly Apply Grounds Chemicals

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Grounds Managers Reduce Chemical Use on Landscaped Areas

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Are Organic Fertilizers Worth the Extra Cost?

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Landscape Design: Get Managers Involved

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Turf Management: Preparing for the Cold

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Preparing for Frozen Turf

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Exploring New Paths

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Grounds Care Goes Green

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Sealing in Floor Performance

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Grass-Roots Turf Management

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Hot Buttons for Colder Weather

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Cleaning: The Outside Story

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Across the Industry

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Painting for Productivity