Seasonal Inspection for Winter Damages

Seasonal Inspection for Winter Damages

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Harsh winter conditions can take a toll on outdoor streetlights. As the spring season approaches, it is imperative to plan for the inspection of your street light poles and detect any damages the winter season has caused. High winds, vibrations, moisture, and road salts are all extremely harmful to outdoor lamp posts.  While determining winter damage, remember that the base …

Plan for Spring Beautification

Plan for Spring Beautification

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Planning for spring beautification involves preparing your garden or outdoor space to enhance its visual appeal and create a vibrant and welcoming environment. The best way to plan for spring beautification is to take a walk around your garden or outdoor area and evaluate its current condition and determine what you want to achieve.  Preparing for the Spring Projects Do …

Avoid Unexpected Maintenance – Property Management Companies

Avoid Unexpected Maintenance – Property Management Companies

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Unexpected damages and maintenance can be challenging for homeowners’ associations and property management groups. On a small scale, this issue may not seem that serious, but when we are dealing with larger societies, the cost can add up quickly. For instance, light poles typically require routine maintenance to ensure the product’s longevity and the safety of the residents. However, in …

Water Smart Landscaping

Water Smart Landscaping

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Water-smart landscaping, also known as water-efficient or water-wise landscaping, refers to the practice of designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes that minimize water usage while still creating attractive and functional outdoor spaces. Due to drought and other extreme weather conditions, water conservation has become the focus for many companies in recent years, and it is more than just a passing trend. …

Taking the “Less is More” Approach: Light Pole Bases

Taking the “Less is More” Approach: Light Pole Bases

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Decorative streetlight poles are fantastic in elevating the aesthetic of your community while keeping the community safe. However, many outdoor elements, such as rain, snow, pet urine, and ice-melting agents, can cause the base of the light pole to rust or corrode, needing frequent replacement to maintain safety and aesthetics. The traditional steel, cast iron, or aluminum parts are heavy …

Sustainable Options for the Telecommunication Industry

Sustainable Options for the Telecommunication Industry

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The growing focus on sustainability worldwide has shifted priorities in many industries, including the telecom industry. According to the 2021 BCG Report, the telecom industry generates 1.6% of all carbon emissions. If unmanaged, it could be responsible for up to 14% of global carbon emissions by 2040.  Telecom companies are increasingly taking action to prioritize sustainability strategies to reduce their …

Creating Winter Outdoor Dining Destinations

Creating Winter Outdoor Dining Destinations

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Outdoor dining programs have provided a lifeline to the restaurant industry during the pandemic. By allowing restaurants to expand their seating capacity into outdoor spaces such as sidewalks, streets, or parking lots, they have been able to serve more customers while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Extending these programs can help sustain the recovery of the restaurant industry and support …

Tactical Urbanism: Cost-Effective Ways to Transform Underused Spaces

Tactical Urbanism: Cost-Effective Ways to Transform Underused Spaces

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When cities face ever-growing commotion and traffic, utilizing underused spaces becomes necessary. As more and more businesses take to the field and innovation rises, finding cost-effective ways to transform underused public spaces into more beneficial channels for local communities has become less challenging.  That said, here are some lucrative ideas cities can incorporate into their plans to make better use …

Preparing A Commercial Building For Spring Season

Preparing A Commercial Building For Spring Season

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Spring is a wonderful time to enhance the outdoor landscaping of commercial buildings, as the weather is usually pleasant and vegetation starts to bloom. By enhancing the outdoor landscaping of your commercial building for the spring season, you can create an attractive and welcoming environment for visitors, employees, and tenants. Whether it’s a fresh build-out or you want to accentuate …

Extending The Life of Light Poles With Resin Bases

Extending The Life of Light Poles With Resin Bases

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Until now, concrete and steel were the most commonly used materials in constructing light pole bases. While these materials are resilient and durable, they come with a myriad of downsides that cost cities millions to fix every year. Fortunately, eco-friendly materials like resin have emerged as a far better alternative to conventional raw materials like concrete and steel. Before we …