Tag: Snow & Ice Management Association

What to know about slip and fall lawsuits in the snow removal industry

At the Snow & Ice Management Association’s (SIMA) 22nd Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Grand Rapids, Michigan, landscape contractors had the opportunity to attend a number of educational sessions related to snow and ice removal. One topic that was offered on Thursday, June 27, was called “Tales from the Witness Stand: What You Sign […]

July 1, 2019

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People roundup: San Diego hosts LandCare’s Leadership Conference

LandCare holds leadership meeting, SIMA names Advanced Snow Manager and TenCate Grass buys Synthetic Grass Warehouse. Read more on Total Landscape Care.

April 7, 2017

The company says that breakout sessions were used during the conference to clarify goals, foster an environment of accountability and create branch-specific plans. Photo: LandCare

Another low-snow season looms, making next 6 weeks crucial

Today, with a few regional exceptions, it appears 2016-2017 is going to be another low-snow season. Yet SIMA is hopeful the next 6 weeks will be different.

February 2, 2017

This photo depicts January 2016’s winter storm Jonas, one of the exceptions to last year’s ‘low-snow’ season, dropping as much as 3 feet of snow on parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Photo: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

SIMA brings Snow Business magazine publishing in-house

SIMA has made a long-term investment by deciding to bring the publishing of its Snow Business magazine in-house. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

January 13, 2017

Oh, autumn, autumn! Wherefore art thou, autumn?

Snow and ice removal is an enterprise so unlike the landscaping business of spring and summer, but the time is near. Click to read how SIMA capitalizes.

September 26, 2016

News roundup: GIE+EXPO’s mobile app is now available

The creator of New York City's Lowline Lab was recently named the winner of the Plantscape of the Year and the GIE+EXPO app is available. Click to read more.

August 30, 2016

The award-winning project was made possible by technology that captures sunlight from the rooftops of buildings and transports it to indoor spaces or underground. Photo: AmericanHort

SnowEx to conduct salt brine training tour for snow and ice control

SnowEx will hold training in the Midwest and Northeast to share best practices for using salt brines in snow and ice control. Click to for more.

July 26, 2016

In addition to business issues, including litigation, the training covers environmental considerations related to the use of ice-control liquids. Photo: SnowEx

SIMA-LMN deal will boost training for snow professionals

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) & the Landscape Management Network (LMN) have entered a new agreement broadening their previous collaboration on training.

February 5, 2016

Landscapers, Organizations Address Green Industry Issues in D.C.

As part of PLANET’s Legislative Day on the Hill, organizations, companies and landscapers stormed the Hill to talk to representatives about several green industry issues.

August 1, 2013

Joy Diaz of Land Care of Nevada and her son Joshua with Senator Dean Heller (R-NV).

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