Snow and Ice Management

Keeping commercial properties safe during winter weather is a number one priority. There are several products and methods available to address accumulating ice and snow and to keep properties safe and accessible for all users. As the snow and ice industry evolves, professionals continue to seek out better products, faster and longer lasting methods, and more cost-effective practices to minimize risk in winter weather. One practice that is becoming more popular throughout State Highway Administrations and Department of Works offices is applying brine.  But can this method be applied at the commercial property level?

As a property owner/manager, you are responsible for keeping your property safe and preventing accidental injuries.  In winter, that can pose a challenge with snow, freezing rain, ice, freeze and thaw, etc. all being a daily possibility.  Qualified snow removal services subcontractors have the ability to handle the bulk of the work during a winter storm, but they can't always address every hazard on a site.  Their primary responsibility during a storm is to keep roadways open and passable for emergency vehicles.  It is only AFTER the snow has stopped that wider drive lanes are cleared and sidewalks get shoveled.  Clearing of parking spaces or relocating large piles of snow is also an additional fee.  So what do you do to protect your company from an expensive slip and fall liability claim?

When the snowflake pops up on the weekly weather forecast, I know I'm not the only person who wants to crawl back into bed until summer.  I'm a sun and sand kind of person, but even die hard winter weather lovers find a snowy forecast stressful and overwhelming. Below are 5 simple tips you can follow to take the stress out of snow removal and managing winter weather on your commercial property or institution. Be PROACTIVE. Secure your snow contractor early. In the Mid-Atlantic, where we are located, typical snow season is November through…continue reading →

Partnering with a good Snow and Ice Management company can take the headache out of severe winter weather for any Property Owner or Manager.  If you have never had to hire a snow contractor, or if you have had unsuccessful experiences in the past, here is a surefire checklist for hiring a qualified and competent company who will be by your side through the toughest winter weather. 1. Can the Contractor Handle Your Commercial Property Needs? Find out if the contractor is capable of handling the requirements of your site. How many trucks…continue reading →