The winter season is bringing new challenges for facility managers tasked with keeping properties safe and operational. Facility Maintenance Decisions spoke with Martin Tirado, CEO of the Snow and Ice Management Association, about the biggest trends shaping winter grounds management. Tirado discusses the triple threat of rising labor, equipment and insurance costs; the growing need to plan around increasingly erratic weather patterns; and the role of new technologies like remote weather stations in improving safety and efficiency. With careful planning, smart tools and trusted partners, facilities can stay ready for whatever winter brings.
