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OCSI - Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Practices

Sustainability isn’t a trend — It’s becoming the standard for outdoor projects

April 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

OCS Influencer John Kenney says that, as more clients prioritize responsible design, the contractors who can confidently guide those conversations become more trusted. In the outdoor living and pool space, sustainability has moved well beyond a talking point. It’s showing up in how projects are designed, how systems are installed and ...

That water running down the driveway? That's money.

April 23, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

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 ...