Common Area Solutions | Pensacola, FL

Why Ethanol and Small Engines Don’t Mix….Boat engines too!

dave — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:42:09 +0000

http://news.consumerreports.org/home/2009/06/ethanol-e10-e15-lobbying-group-growth-energy-opei-lawn-mower-engines.html

Sweeping for cleaner water

dave — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:24:20 +0000

Long after the business day is over and many are preparing to sleep, parking lot sweepers are just getting started. Many don’t even know this service exists and most don’t understand its purpose; yet, these specialized machines run every night of the year. While most would presume that a parking lot sweeper’s job is to collect litter, it would only be a partial-truth.

American’s are passionate about water quality. Water is contaminated from both point-source and non-point-source pollution. Runoff from rooftops and paved surfaces contains non-point-source pollutants consisting of any contaminants whose source cannot be directly identified. In the case of runoff from parking lots and other impervious surfaces, this pollution may be from hydrocarbons (oils) that leaked from vehicles, landscape chemicals, tire and brake residue, organics from trees and landscaping, and of course litter. The objective of sweeping is to collect these pollutants and keep them from entering our bays, rivers, and aquifers. Parking lot sweeping is a best management practice and is more cost effective for removing contaminates than any remedial technology. Next time you see a sweeper, give him a thumbs up because your next glass of water may be cleaner as a result of his work!

A gutter broom captures contaminates before the enter our waterways

Pensacola Commercial Landscape Maintenance

dave — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:24:09 +0000

Common Area Solutions provides commercial landscape maintenance services for some of Pensacola’s most prominent properties. Experience some of our work at the Dept of Veteran’s Affairs flagship medical facility in Pensacola on Hwy 98. Cordova Commons is another first class shopping center in our portfolio. We are excited for the new tenant lineup including Fresh Market, Ulta, DSW, Marshalls, and more. Look for a fresh exhibition of annual beds next week at Tradewinds Shopping Center on Davis. Our professional landscape maintenance services include precision turf mowing, vertical edging every visit, tree pruning, hedge trimming, irrigation management, annual bed installation and maintenance, soil management, fertilization, and more. Common Area Solutions Commercial Landscaping division is an asset to commercial property management professionals.

Volunteer to Expand Pensacola’s Community Gardens

dave — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:29:15 +0000

The community derives its strength from the contributions of the many.

PLANET Day Of Service 2010

Common Area Solutions believes its success as a business is directly correlated with the strength of the community. CAS is coordinating and donating materials, manpower, and equipment to the enhancement and expansion of the Hollice T Williams Community Garden in Pensacola, FL. The current raised bed array has been a huge success in providing fertile green space for expert and aspiring gardeners as well as a medium for instruction. Demand has exceed the amount of space available in the beds so CAS is working with the City of Pensacola’s Neighborhood Services department to provide more gardens. As part of the addition, some of the beds and access paths will be made ADA accessible.

CAS invites volunteers and supporters to donate time, in kind donations, and to spread enthusiasm for the April 20th event.

CAS mentioned in Yahoo Small Business Advisor

dave — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:22:08 +0000

Tom Musbach quoted Dave Nielsen with CAS in Yahoo Small Business Advisor

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/blogs/profit-minded/vets-reveal-biggest-first-challenge-business-055230543.html

Quietest Sweeper in the industry

dave — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:48:14 +0000

Common Area Solutions utilizes the quietest and most efficient sweepers in the industry. Manufactured by Nite Hawk Sweepers, our equipment harnesses the untapped power and efficiency built into the truck’s primary engine. Compared to the maintenance, emissions, and noise from auxiliary engines commonly found on sweepers, our trucks are quiet, burn less fuel, and sweep more effectively. The truck’s primary engine benefits from billions of dollars research and development. Compared to competitors two stroke air cooled engines or rudimentary industrial diesel engines, the clean, quite hydraulic motor that powers our sweeper prevails. This technology allows us to provide the quality service that our clients deserve while preserving the environment for generations to come.

Pavement cleaning is the most cost-effective BMP based on “dollars per pound of pollutant removed from the stormwater.”

dave — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:06:31 +0000

According to Pacific Water Resources, Inc., Sweeping proves to be the most cost effective way to remove pollutants from storm water systems. See Article: Sweeping: Lowest Dollars Per Pound of Pollutant Removal

Low Emissions Handheld Equipment

dave — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:13:46 +0000

Common Area Solutions makes use of the lowest emission small engine powered equipment available today. Our blowers, trimmers, and edgers all use Stihl 4 Mix technology, which combines the clean burning efficiency of a four stroke engine with the power to weight ratio of a two stroke engine.

To further enhance the performance, longevity, and clean burning nature of our small engines, CAS utilizes Opti 2 two stroke oil. ”Opti-2?s smoke reduction, and gasohol compatibility contribute to cleaner air, while up to 60% less oil is required, which helps conserve a precious non-renewable resource.”

The big deal here is that we use less than half the oil in our two stroke mix…less oil burned.

BETTER-FASTER-MORE ACCURATE….it’s like a self licking ice cream cone!

Admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:27:04 +0000

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