Irrigation & Drainage
Making every drop count
By Emma Peterson. How smart irrigation tools and practices can lead to healthier landscapes, satisfied clients and a sustainable future. For decades, scientists have been warning about water usage and an impending global water crisis. And at the beginning of this year, those warnings became far more real with ...
Hurley Fox - Smarter Finances for Customers
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ...
Technology and maintenance drive better irrigation performance
By The Coffee Shops™. Growers are using real-time irrigation data to improve efficiency and reduce water waste. As water availability and efficiency pressures continue to shape agricultural operations, irrigation professionals are increasingly focused on maximizing every gallon applied in the field. In the article “Every Inch Counts” from Irrigation Association’s ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome the Irrigation Association!
The Irrigation Association supports contractors and businesses by providing industry insights, certification opportunities and expert publications. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome the Irrigation ...
Irrigation policy update: New Colorado law
Colorado HB26-1034 has been signed into law and is set to take effect on August 12, 2026. In Colorado, the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado and the Irrigation Association have worked with policymakers and state agencies to address legislation affecting irrigation equipment and professional practice. The issues involved, as well ...
2026 Call for Irrigation Show Proposals - Deadline Extended to May 13!
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit by May 13! More time to share your expertise! Great ideas deserve the chance to be heard. We’ve extended the deadline to submit proposals for the 2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week—giving you more time to refine your session and bring your expertise to the stage in Las ...
John Kenney - Winning Construction Disputes Without the Courtroom
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down one of the most expensive and stressful realities contractors face: construction claims and disputes. From payment conflicts and scope creep to documentation breakdowns and stalled projects, disputes can ...
Heritage Landscape Supply Group announces expansion in St. Louis with the acquisition of MPR Supply
MPR has developed a strong market position in St. Louis and beyond, and Heritage looks forward to building on the combined strength of both companies for the benefit of their customers. Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired MPR Supply Company, Inc. (“MPR” or the “Company”), ...
A closer look at the Irrigation Association
By Emma Peterson. Diving into how the Irrigation Association supports and advances the outdoor industry. If you work in the outdoor industry, you’ve probably heard of The Irrigation Show and Education Week. With an expo floor full of cutting-edge technology, best-in-class education offerings and more, this is the ultimate ...
That water running down the driveway? That's money.
OCS Influencers from Heritage say smart irrigation and agronomics can help contractors prevent waste and win repeat customers. Has this happened to you? You're driving past a job you finished last season, and the sprinklers are running at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, water streaming down the driveway, pooling at the ...
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