Tool Shed: Resource Management

Resource Management

Resource management is the efficient and effective development of an organization's resources when they are needed. Such resources may include the financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology (IT) and natural resources. This area contains resources applicable to the essential components of a comprehensive project management plan to execute and monitor a project successfully.

5 Keys to Lean Maintenance & Improving Maintenance Productivity – Part 6

Assetivity

In this article, we will tackle the final topic of Lean Maintenance - Think Holistically.

5 Ways to Keep Your Maintenance Team Motivated and Efficient

Maintworld

This article outlines a few ideas on how to a keep your maintenance team motivated and efficient, in light of ever-shrinking budgets and a desire for new ways to reduce the cost of operations.

How to Create a Simple Rotation for Staff in Excel

The Night Time Entrepreneur

This video negates the need for an expensive scheduling software solution for your staff. All done with Microsoft excel, its a totally accurate way of scheduling your staff, not to mention how versatile it is to have the information in Microsoft Excel.

Hammonds Rocks - Graffiti Cleanup Case Study

Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation

This case study outlines the collaborations and logistical steps required to coordinate successful clean-up efforts.

Sports Field Irrigation System Sprinkler Replacement

Gregory Scott

This video demonstrates how to replace damaged sprinklers and raise the swing joints on an athletic field.

How Do Irrigation Valves Work?

RainBirdCorp

Have you ever wondered how irrigation control valves work? In this short video, we'll take you on a tour inside a valve to learn about the parts and technology that help keep water flowing exactly when and where you want it.

Ask an Arborist: The ABC's of Pruning

Arbor Day Foundation

When pruning your trees, there are steps you can follow to ensure you are making the proper cuts and not removing too much off your tree. The rules of the ABC’s will tell you where to start, what branches to prune, and when you are finished. Follow these rules to help get you started on your tree pruning.

Ask An Arborist: What are the Rules of Pruning?

Arbor Day Foundation

This is part two of a three-part dormant pruning series. Watch part three, the ABC's of Pruning.

Ask an Arborist: Why Do I Need to Prune?

Arbor Day Foundation

explains when it's necessary to prune your trees and the difference it can make in the landscape. This is part one of a three-part dormant pruning series.

Top Five Useful Knots for Camping, Survival, Hiking, and more

Nature Reliance

Everyone wants to know the best knots for outdoor activities, don't you? In this video you will get the best knots for use outdoors!

Purple Loosestrife

PennState Extension

Importance and background of natural areas, including activities related to monitoring and controlling Purple Loosestrife.

Practical Tips to Recruiting & Retaining Skilled Workers

PHCC Educational Foundation

Webinar focusing on HR in trades.

Maintenance Agreements - The Contractor's Golden Goose!

PHCC Educational Foundation

Maintenance agreements are literally the foundation stone for profitable growth in the 21st Century! During this webinar learn why maintenance agreements are good for you, as well as your customer.

Innovations in Drain Cleaning

PHCC Educational Foundation

Professional drain maintenance is an essential service to offer your customers for many reasons, and having the right tools for the job is critical to success.

Basic Trail Maintenance

PublicResourceOrg

Basic Trail Maintenance - USDA Forest Service Learn the basics of trail maintenance and how to select the right tool for each task.