July - 2014

2014 San Diego Book of Lists

Long Term Water Reductions

Long Term Water Reductions

The declared statewide drought requires everyone to do their part conserving water. The latest summer 2014 CACM’s Law Journal (article by Matt Ober), outlines a few great ideas to make some long term reductions. 1) Engage Residents- Member participation with the solution in reducing water such as creating a water conservation committee is a great start to making a positive change. These committees can identify drought tolerant plants, irrigation modification or reduction

Minimizing Liability & Improving Customer Service

For over a year, we have used a great company called Fleetmatics. It is a company that provides GPS tracking and reports in real time. We have all of our vehicles installed with the device to help us better manage our employees. Fleetmatics recently posted a blog on their site about our success. This is the overview: “Coast Landscaping, like many businesses, continuously aims to be more efficient by saving time and money. The business looked to fleet management technology

Holiday & Heat Illness

Tomorrow is Independence Day and the weather forecast says is should be in the high 80s! Though taking a much needed day off for the holiday, any other Friday, work would be in full swing, regardless of the hot weather. Since summer has arrived and hot days are inevitable, it is really important for everyone, specially those outside (and those working outside) to be protected against heat and the illness it can bring. What is Heat Illness? Heat illness is when the body’s te