HMMM….save money….what a unique concept.

Over this past year we have looked at many items that can save your church/organization money with “building” related adjustments (i.e. change the type of light bulbs, add a building automation system or network thermostat product, etc).  We have also explored the opportunity to save money by looking at your staffing and outsourcing systems.  These are all valid and need to be considered.

But today, I want to shift our thinking to our site improvements….you know…our yards, grassed areas, landscaping, irrigation systems, etc.  These areas are too often over looked when considering the overall cost of operation of our facilities and we just continue to water the yards…cut the grass…put down new mulch/needles…and then do it all over again…and again…and again.

I have developed a relationship with Mr. Andrew Hill, Registered Landscape Architect and VP of the Charlotte division of Cardno. Carndo is a 70 year old international firm, that according to their website… “is an integrated professional services provider, delivering the specialist expertise necessary to create and improve the physical and social infrastructure that underpins communities around the world.  Cardno’s team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects or community programs”

Andrew and his team has worked with our team at Cool Solutions Group and I have found them to be extremely knowledgeable and proactive in saving their clients time, energy and money.  Now that is refreshing.

Andrew has developed a Case Study on the concept of taking your site green…but with the specific twist of making it less expensive to operate and maintain.  While this document is geared more toward a commercial development (with a small bent on selling their services), it has principles that can be incorporated into any site regardless of the size or use.  

Take the time to read the Case Study and see how you can incorporate some of its suggestions for your site….and start saving additional operational dollars.  Remember…ever dollar that you save operationally can be “re-invested” into your maintenance budget or directly back into ministry.  Now that is an exciting proposition.

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