{"id":3157,"date":"2017-10-19T12:09:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T16:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutmpswr.wpengine.com\/?p=3157"},"modified":"2024-03-10T21:22:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T21:22:12","slug":"commercial-fall-newsletter2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/blog\/commercial-fall-newsletter2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Fall Newsletter 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Commercial Fall Newsletter 2017<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8220;And all at once summer collapsed into fall&#8221; &#8211; Oscar Wilde\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>With all the beautiful September weather we received, we weren&#8217;t sure fall was ever going to arrive! Sure enough here it is, so enjoy it because winter will be upon us before we know it! In this issue of the MPS newsletter we have included articles on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dos and Don&#8217;ts of Commercial Snow Contracts<\/li>\n<li>How MPS is Setting the Standard in the Snow Industry<\/li>\n<li>Fall Clean-Ups for your Commercial Property<\/li>\n<li>How to Best Prepare for Severe Winter Weather Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6320\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/business-partnership-meeting-in-office-picture-id1160000498.jpg\" alt=\"Business men shaking hands\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/business-partnership-meeting-in-office-picture-id1160000498.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/business-partnership-meeting-in-office-picture-id1160000498-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/business-partnership-meeting-in-office-picture-id1160000498-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Dos and Don&#8217;ts of Commercial Snow Contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Choosing the right Snow &amp; Ice Management company to provide winter service for your property is often a difficult choice to make. After all, no two companies are created equally!<br \/>\nWhen deciding on which company to select for your winter grounds maintenance needs, you are essentially selecting which \u201ccontract\u201d is best for you to accept, and therefore, you should feel comfortable with what that contract contains.<br \/>\nBut what are the components of a \u201cgood\u201d contract, and what should you look for before committing to your chosen winter service provider?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/fall-container-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Full Article Here &gt;&gt;<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2747\" src=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/snow-r.jpg\" alt=\"snow removal, commercial snow contractors\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Snow &amp; Ice Management: Setting the New Standard<\/h3>\n<p>In order to remain a top snow &amp; ice management provider in what has become a very competitive service industry, MPS Property Services continually strives to improve our clients\u2019 experience through education, innovation and dedication all year round. <a href=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/setting-the-new-standard\/\">Click\u00a0here\u00a0to find out what we&#8217;ve been up to this summer<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6316\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/protection-of-bushes-from-frost-along-the-stairs-in-the-winter-park-picture-id1127489406.jpg\" alt=\"Tress covered in the winter\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/protection-of-bushes-from-frost-along-the-stairs-in-the-winter-park-picture-id1127489406.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/protection-of-bushes-from-frost-along-the-stairs-in-the-winter-park-picture-id1127489406-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/protection-of-bushes-from-frost-along-the-stairs-in-the-winter-park-picture-id1127489406-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Fall Clean-Ups: Getting your Commercial Property Prepared &amp; Ready for Winter<\/h3>\n<p>Despite our recent run of (finally!) \u201csummer-like\u201d temperatures and sunshine, the reality is that winter is just around the corner. This means that cold, snowy, blustery weather will be here before we know it. While the cooler winter weather can be a good excuse to wrap up warm and stay indoors, as a commercial property owner or facility manager, you must be aware of how it can take a toll on your property\u2019s condition and potentially create long term maintenance headaches.<br \/>\nThere\u2019s a lot to do to get ready! To make sure your building &amp; property are ready for winter, there are definitely some maintenance tasks that you should carry out, before the weather turns cold for good.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/fall-yard-clean-ups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Full Article Here &gt;&gt;<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6309\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cars-covered-in-snow-on-parking-lot-in-residential-area-picture-id530877945.jpg\" alt=\"Parking lot with snow covered cars\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cars-covered-in-snow-on-parking-lot-in-residential-area-picture-id530877945.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cars-covered-in-snow-on-parking-lot-in-residential-area-picture-id530877945-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cars-covered-in-snow-on-parking-lot-in-residential-area-picture-id530877945-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Best Prepare for Severe Winter Weather Events<\/h3>\n<p>When severe winter weather is in the forecast, both snow &amp; ice management contractors and property owners\/managers need to be on the same page in order to reduce potential risk and liability.<br \/>\nProlonged freezing rain events, or two-day \u201cblizzards\u201d with crippling wind and snowfall amounts, can prove costly in both human terms and financial costs. In either case, the damage can be as severe as the weather itself.<br \/>\nAwareness and the cooperative exchange of planning information are two of the most crucial steps required for snow contractors and property owners\/managers to literally \u201cweather the storm\u201d successfully.<br \/>\nWhen these types of severe weather events are expected, MPS Property Services will provide our customers with an e-mail communication detailing both an assessment of the incoming weather and our operational plan to effectively manage the storm. Information such as the expected timing of the \u201cevent\u201d and our operational response(s) are vital for minimizing any potential property damage, slip &amp; fall or productivity risks. By providing our clients with this advance information, we hope to improve their knowledge of \u201csnow fighting\u201d strategies and help manage their expectations over the course of the storm.<br \/>\nWe also hope to assist property owners &amp; managers in communicating some best practices for dealing with severe weather, with their \u201cpeople\u201d on-site, ahead of the storm event.<br \/>\nThis can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Posting information, or using other means to notify employees, customers, visitors and any other workplace parties of the impending severe weather system, its probable timing, and how the property will be affected during the storm<\/li>\n<li>Providing information about what proper clothing to wear throughout the storm, such as treaded footwear, to reduce slip &amp; fall risk<\/li>\n<li>Blocking off snow depot areas, or adjusting parking allocation so that plow vehicles have room to move &amp; place snow during daytime plowing operations<\/li>\n<li>Having any appropriate staff work from home if possible to reduce the amount of traffic impeding snow response teams both on-site and on the public roadways<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating with MPS in advance to schedule the removal of any expected excess snow to recover lost parking or shipping areas as fast as possible<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating with MPS to ensure that any on-site salt bins, etc. are fully stocked and ready for use by building personnel as needed<\/li>\n<li>Understanding that site conditions may be hazardous at times throughout the severe weather event but will be cleaned up and made safe quickly after the system has moved on<\/li>\n<li>Severe winter weather can be extremely frustrating, dangerous and difficult to manage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By having the snow &amp; ice management contractor and the property owner\/manager communicate effectively ahead of the storm, throughout its duration, and immediately after it has moved on, the destructive impacts on personal well-being, property damage and business continuity can be minimized. Informational awareness and planning truly are the first important step in successfully managing severe winter weather events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial Fall Newsletter 2017 &#8220;And all at once summer collapsed into fall&#8221; &#8211; Oscar Wilde\u00a0 With all the beautiful September weather we received, we weren&#8217;t sure fall was ever going to arrive! Sure enough here it is, so enjoy it because winter will be upon us before we know it! 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