As temperature lows are approaching the 30s here in the Kansas City area, it’s time to start thinking about winter weather preparation. Here are some things that both homeowners, renters, and commercial property owners alike should consider to prepare for…
As a property manager, the decision you make about your winter services contractor is one of the most significant risk management choices you'll face all year. Choosing a commercial snow removal vendor requires looking far beyond the lowest price. A…
Snow removal fleet tracking uses GPS hardware and route software to monitor plow trucks, salt spreaders, and sidewalk crews in real time, giving contractors verified proof of service, faster dispatch decisions during a storm, and fewer disputes over which properties…
Snow plow route prioritization is the process of sequencing which lots, sidewalks, and drive lanes a crew clears first during a storm, based on factors like fire lane access, entrance traffic volume, slope, and contract service level. In my experience,…
Airport snow removal is not the same job as clearing a parking lot or a sidewalk, even though some of the same equipment shows up on site. In my two decades running winter operations before I moved into consulting, I…
Winter. For some, the word conjures images of cozy firesides, festive holidays, and serene, snow-dusted landscapes. For others, it’s a synonym for bone-chilling winds, treacherous ice, and a seemingly endless battle against the elements. From paralyzing blizzards to sub-zero temperatures…
Railroads do not get to shut down when the snow starts falling. Freight has to keep moving, switches have to keep working, and crews have to keep walking yards safely, no matter what the forecast looks like. In my experience,…
Hospitals and medical campuses cannot close when it snows. Patients still need to arrive for surgery, staff still need to make three shift changes a day, and ambulances still need clear, dry pavement the moment they pull up to the…
Property managers and contractors ask me some version of this question every fall: should I switch to a magnesium chloride deicer, or stick with calcium chloride? The honest answer is that it depends on your pavement, your budget, and how…
Winter weather can be beautiful, but it can also disrupt schedules, damage infrastructure, or create safety hazards when snow and ice start to accumulate. When you need someone who truly knows everything about snow and ice, Swenson Consulting is the…