Author: Bob Marks
EMI’s Bob Marks Joins Industry Leaders at 2026 Storm Field Day
More than 300 snow and ice professionals from 19 states and two countries gathered in Mankato, Minnesota, for the 2026 Storm Field Day, a two-day event focused on…
What “24/7 Snow Coverage” Really Means for Commercial Properties
For facilities that never close, keeping operations going with zero or no downtime is imperative. Distribution centers need to continue loading trucks at 3 a.m. Hospitals need clear…
5 Snow Removal Questions Every Multi-Property Portfolio Manager Should Ask
Managing a single commercial property during the winter is challenging enough. Managing dozens or even hundreds of properties introduces an entirely different level of complexity. One storm can…
How the Right People Make a Zero Downtime Property Possible
When people think about operational downtime, they often picture equipment failures, power outages, or technology issues. Those events certainly have the potential to disrupt business, but they are…
National Leadership Recognition Reinforces EMI’s Commitment to Zero-Downtime Operations
We're proud to share that Joe Heimerl, EMI's Director of Operations, has been selected for the 2026-2027 SIMA Accelerate Leadership Program; one of the industry's most respected leadership…
What Facility Managers Need to Know About Commercial Snow Removal
Most snow removal contractors are built to react. A storm rolls in, crews mobilize, and the plows hit the lot. For a single-tenant retail strip, that model might…
The Long-Term Impact of Poor Landscape Health on Commercial Sites
Landscape problems rarely announce themselves. A tree that looks a little stressed in April. A low spot in the lawn that stays wet a little too long after…
How Zero-Downtime Grounds Management Keeps Facilities Fully Operational
It’s early morning on a Tuesday in January. Eight inches of snow fell overnight, and more is coming. Your parking lot is impassable. The loading dock ramp is…
4 Seasonal Landscaping Risks Facilities Teams Should Anticipate
Landscaping is often viewed through the lens of aesthetics; curb appeal, first impressions, and property appearance. But for facilities teams, landscaping plays a much larger operational role. Outdoor…