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Business

Irrigation training from Rain Bird scheduled for this summer

Rain Bird Training Services has released its schedule of irrigation boot camp training events for the summer. Click to see dates and locations to prep for success.

May 25, 2016

Business

IA’s ‘Drought Summit’ eyes greater use of existing technology

The Irrigation Association (IA) today published its report and recommendations stemming from the organization’s Nov. 13 “Drought Summit” in California. Offering no panaceas, the IA report does point to the potential for existing water-efficient technologies to have a much greater impact on water shortages. Broadening the adoption of those enhanced technologies and systems, the IA […]

February 2, 2016

Business

Report: Landscaping market to see healthy growth

Demand for landscaping products in the US is predicted to reach $9 billion by 2019, as the market continues to recover from the 2007-2009 recession.

August 21, 2015

Business

New water ordinance rules will affect more California landscaping

Proposed rule changes in California could soon mean that much smaller sites will fall under the jurisdiction of the state’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The changes recently moved one step closer to finalization. The public comment period on the revisions ended June 26 and they are now slated to go before the state’s Water Commission […]

July 9, 2015

Design-Build

Landscaping survey bears good news for contractors

Landscaping professionals should be encouraged by the 2015 Houzz Landscaping Study, which shows homeowners seek professional help for substantial outdoor projects.

July 1, 2015

Business

Vermeer to Release Ride-On Service Plow with Electronic Controls

To help install irrigation systems on jobsites, Vermeer introduced a ride-on service plow. The PTX44 service plow can not only help install irrigation systems, it can also install fiber-optic lines, as well as electrical and gas services.

September 9, 2014

Business

Irrigation Association Adds Rain Bird Academy to IA Select Program

The Irrigation Association has designated Rain Bird Academy program’s four Boot Camp classes as part of the IA Select program for quality irrigation education.

August 19, 2014

Design-Build

It’s Time to Start Saving Water

Smart Irrigation Month has arrived, which means it’s time to truly put sustainability first. Because water use peaks in July, the Irrigation Association launched Smart irrigation Month in 2005 to educate individuals on the importance of conserving water, especially through the hotter months.

July 3, 2014

Business

IA Promotes Hiring Certified Professionals to 10,000 Community Leaders

The Irrigation Association has teamed up with the Community Association Institute to promote hiring IA-certified professionals to more than 10,000 community leaders in California, Colorado, Florida, Texas and Virginia.

May 15, 2014

Business

IA, ASIC Release Revised Landscape BMPs

The Irrigation Association and the American Society of Irrigation Consultants released an updated version of its Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices.

April 2, 2014

Business

SWAT Seeks Public Comment on Version 2.2 of Check Valve Protocol

Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) released the Sprinkler Head Check Valve Testing Protocol Version 2.2.

April 1, 2014

Business

Micro Irrigation System Market Projected to Grow

The micro irrigation system market is on the rise. According to the latest report, “Micro irrigation System Market by Type (sprinkler, irrigation systems, drip irrigation systems), by Application (agriculture irrigation, landscape irrigation, greenhouse irrigation) – Global Trends & Forecast to 2018”, the micro irrigation system market was worth $1,650 million in 2012. However, that number is expected to reach $4,213.4 million by 2013, growing at CAGR of 17.5 percent from 2013 to 2018.

February 28, 2014