For those of you interested in learning about evolving trends in commercial and institutional grounds care management, feel free to attend a panel discussion at the NFMT Conference and Expo in Baltimore. The session, Grounds Management, Sustainability and the Bottom Line, will take place Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m., inside the Baltimore Convention Center. Like all the educational sessions at NFMT, this panel discussion is free of charge. Click here to register.
I am moderating the discussion, so if there are any questions you would like me to ask our panelists, please e-mail me.
Panelists: Mark Selivan, Manager of Grounds with Johns Hopkins University; Mark Feist, Assistant Director of Grounds, Vehicle Maintenance and Support Services with American University.
Session description: Grounds managers in commercial and institutional facilities are under more pressure than ever. As fuel costs rise, budgets tighten, and concern for the environment grows, managers are expected to make their operations more sustainable. In response, managers are implementing a variety of strategies, including exploring alternative-fuel options and designing landscapes that require less irrigation. They also are specifying versatile equipment to make their operations more efficient and cost-effective. This panel discussion will provide attendees with real-world examples of sustainable grounds departments contributing to their organizations' bottom lines.