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Grounds Control USA is a national exterior facility management company specializing in landscape maintenance, parking lot maintenance, and snow & ice removal services. We have 30+ years of experience, over 800 vetted field partners, and currently managing thousands of properties nationwide. We are proud to be a Certified 100% Women Owned Small Business recognized by US…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Leadership Qualities in Facility Management
Importance of Leadership Qualities in Facility Management Facility management is vital to a business’s success. Without an effective facility manager or management team, supervisors won’t have the resources they need to carry out their jobs successfully. Like any other management position, certain qualities designate an effective leader. These qualities are not only significant to the…
Read MoreWe’re Expecting a Hot U.S. Summer in 2022
Seasonally, there’s lots of disparity around different parts of the country. Winters can be chillingly cold and snowy in the Northeast and the Midwest, sending snowbirds south for a more temperate climate. In the summertime, though, those temperate zones such as Florida and the Southwest become warm enough to send those same snowbirds north again…
Read MoreIncrease the Lifespan of Your Shrubs
Trees, bushes, and other plants add beauty to the exterior of your business. They also help the environment and can add to the value of a property. There are many varieties of shrubs that can be planted and perform all these tasks well. Like any other plant, shrubs need regular care. You want to maximize…
Read MoreHow To Boost Traffic Consistently at Your Gas Station or Convenience Store
Gas stations in America face the challenge of differentiating themselves when they all sell the same things. In this article we offer an approach to gas station maintenance and how to gain more customers without increasing costs too much. 1. Get Unique Products To Sell Investigate some of the tourist attractions in the area and…
Read More4 Reasons to Implement a Parking Lot Maintenance Program
Maintaining parking areas is a fundamental part of good property management. Establishing a plan for routine maintenance in a parking area enables businesses to reduce expenses, keep facilities looking great, and reduce their liability exposure. Here are some of the best benefits of a preventative maintenance plan that companies should evaluate. 1. Proactively Prevent Problems…
Read MoreWhat Weather Will Spring of 2022 Bring?
La Niña made itself known during the coldest months, and experts don’t expect it to dissipate any time soon. How does that impact the spring forecast 2022? For starters, we’ll probably see more extreme temperatures across the U.S. La Niña Conditions La Niña is a specific climate pattern that affects weather worldwide. Trade winds change…
Read MoreThe 5 Steps in Benchmarking Your Facility Maintenance Vendors
Benchmarking facility maintenance vendors is a great way to determine the performance of vendors and identify strategies for improvement. The benchmarking process involves running comparisons of vendors to establish a framework for judging the quality of work, and the more points of comparison you include, the better you can identify effective strategies for improvement. At…
Read MoreCommon Facility Maintenance Challenges and How To Solve Them
As a facility manager, you’re likely used to your share of complications. Do you know some of the more common facility maintenance challenges? Understanding them can help save you a lot of time and frustration and keep your facility and employees operating at peak efficiency. Managing Time and Costs You likely rank cost control high…
Read MoreWinter Tips To Keep Commercial Landscaping Looking Its Best
Plants aren’t in bloom in cooler temperatures, but that doesn’t mean your grounds don’t need care in the winter. Rather than taking it easy with your commercial landscaping, understand that the winter season is the perfect time to bring out the best in your grounds. In this article, we provide guidance to help you and…
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