Residential & Commercial
Hardshell Coatings introduces Vuba Stone as a new surface solution
Hardshell Coatings now offers Vuba Stone, a durable, permeable stone surface for pool decks, driveways and patios. The company is the first certified installer in Central Maryland. Hardshell Coatings announced it is now offering Vuba Stone, a high-performance resin-bound stone surfacing system designed for residential and commercial outdoor applications. The addition ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
Jameson Allen - Safety Beyond the Standard: Rethinking Weather Risk
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to discuss weather-related risks on the jobsite. The conversation unpacks the biggest threats outdoor laborers face and how those risks are currently defined. They examine OSHA’s standards for weather-related safety, questioning ...
Registration opens for 2026 Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Delaware
The school will include educational presentations on slag cement use in concrete construction, sustainable resources available and other presentations on the benefits of slag cement use. The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the fifth annual Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Delaware, on ...
Jameson Allen - Precision Weather and the Future of Outdoor Work
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to learn about how they are redefining what weather forecasting can do for professionals working outdoors. Jameson explains what sets Flash Weather AI apart from traditional forecasting, including a deep look at ...
Gravely® and Ariens® enhance fleet program for landscape professionals
Ariens and Gravely dealers are ready to help maximize fleet savings and take LSC businesses to the next level. Whether looking to add Gravely commercial zero-turn mowers or Ariens®, the King of Snow®, snow removal equipment, landscapers can count on AriensCo. The company is proud to unveil its new and ...
The year ahead for outdoor professionals
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the contractors that succeed this year will be the ones who understand where the market is headed and prepare their teams, systems and partners accordingly. The outdoor living and pool market continues to mature, and that maturity is changing how contractors need to think about design, ...
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
STIHL makes a lasting mark at EQUIP Expo 2025 with innovation and immersive experiences
With bold experiences and cutting-edge tools, STIHL energized EQUIP Expo and set the tone for Spring 2026. STIHL Inc. wrapped up a dynamic showing at EQUIP Expo 2025, the premier green industry trade show held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. With exciting product launches, bold customer experiences and a ...
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