Park Structures
Special event management and seasonal rentals have become a vital revenue stream for many park and recreation programs. Park structures provide various opportunities for hosting public events and attracting more visitors with extended seasonal programming. This area contains resources applicable to construction, maintenance, and preservation of environmental centers, pavilions, picnic grounds, and historical buildings within our parks.
Dog Park Maintenance
PlayCORE
With the growing popularity of dog parks, maintenance is an ongoing responsibility affecting most parks and municipalities. This article outlines important maintenance factors to keep in mind.
How To Build a Concrete Pad
Lowe's Home Improvement
Watch to learn how to pour a concrete pad from prepping the site to building a form, pouring the concrete and finishing.
Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Providers
Arizona Department of Health
SAMPLE protocol - To the extent possible, these providers should take measures to ensure that customers may follow these guidelines.
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
US Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This guidance is intended for planning purposes. Employers and workers should use this planning guidance to help identify risk levels in workplace settings and to determine any appropriate control measures to implement.
Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces
Center for Disease Control
Infographic to use in the workplace as a reminder
A Guide to Building Maintenance and Repair
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board
Resource for building owners and property managers
Template - Monthly Facility Maintenance Log
Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute
Sample monthly facility maintenance log to adapt for your operations
Managing and Reducing Wastes: A Guide for Commercial Buildings
Environmental Protection Agency
Here are tools and resources to help facility managers, building owners, tenants and other stakeholders improve waste management in their buildings, reduce costs and enhance sustainability.
List of National Fire Protection Association Codes & Standards
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
Building Code Taxonomy
National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards
National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) has developed the below taxonomy to identify the topics covered in code, the related state and local agencies, relevant standards and model codes, and other available guidance.
Cold Weather Concreting: Guidance, and Strategies
The Constructor
Cold weather concreting is the process of placement, finishing, curing, and protection of concrete during cold weather, as per ACI 306.1.
Concrete Waterproofing- Types, Steps, and Advantages
The Constructor
Concrete waterproofing is the application of impervious material layer on concrete which prevents water from penetrating and making the structure waterproof so that it remains relatively unaffected by water.
Guidelines for Construction of Concrete Foundations
The Constructor
Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations ensure strength, durability, and longevity of foundation structures.
Safe Bearing Capacity values of Different Soils
The Constructor
By considering different failure conditions, the ultimate bearing capacity is divided by certain factor of safety and the resultant is called safe bearing capacity of the soil.
Selecting the Proper Adhesive for Your Stone Projects
Buildings Canada
This video will address selecting the right adhesive for your stone projects. It covers many key considerations that are often over-looked, such as the type of stone or compact material being bonded, structural or aesthetic purposes, indoor or outdoor use, drying time and the temperature during application.
