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We are honored by the response we had gotten from the Shiloh House! Moments like these are why we wanted to help and give back to our community. On behalf of SMS, we would like to thank Shiloh House for all that they do and […]
Read MoreAside from its role in stifling the growth of deadly pathogens and their insect carriers, winter has been vital for human development in many other ways. First off, wheat grows only where there are cool or cold winters. It’s a vital invention that helps feed […]
Read MorePets may be exposed to de-icing products that have been applied to sidewalks or dog runs or that have been improperly stored or spilled. The most common clinical signs are vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, depression, and loss of appetite, disorientation and increased thirst. In extreme cases […]
Read MoreSand is a lousy traction agent. Unfortunately, some areas of the country still find contractors using sand as the preferred method of dealing with slippery conditions. The few in-depth studies done on the use of sand do not indicate this practice is valuable. If one […]
Read MoreAnti-icing is a strategy (when done properly) keeps the bond between ice and the pavement surface from forming. It involves applying ice control chemicals before, or at the start of a snow event. Using this strategy often reduces total chemical use and allows a higher […]
Read MoreYou know that you can sprinkle salt on an icy road or sidewalk to help keep it from becoming icy, but do you know how salt melts ice? Well….actually – salt doesn’t “melt” anything. It lowers the freezing point of water. Take a look at […]
Read MoreNo production oriented sidewalk crew member should be utilizing any type of “shovel” when moving snow from a sidewalk. This can lead to numerous, unnecessary workman’s compensation claims due to the fact that most “shoveling” requires bending and improper use of back muscles. Supply these […]
Read MoreSMS kicked off their season the first week of October with employee training. The meetings were 4 days long, with different groupings to accommodate everyone. Employees were trained on all paperwork, site photos, and client expectations as well as how to operate all equipment safe and […]
Read MoreGroundMasters/SMS had their annual employee appreciation celebration on Friday August 18th. Celebrating their 22 years in business there was plenty of food, fun, BBQ as well as games. Prizes were raffled off, as well as taking time to recognize several long term employees.
Read MoreAdrian Cole, Business Development for SMS, in conjunction with other members from IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) toured Brent’s Place’s, in Denver Colorado, existing facility as well as the newly built facility on March 14, 2017. Brent’s Place is the only Children’s Hospital that […]
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