You're Going to Have a GREAT Year! Here's Why
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After a year of disruptions, it's nice to look ahead and see many positive things coming in 2021.
Demand will be really strong. Homeowners have money and want to spend it. Credit is easy to access at record low rates both for refinancing and home equity loans. Remind them what they need to buy - and that they need to buy it from you!
Home values are rising. When home values are increasing, homeowners are reminded to invest in their largest asset. Show them how they can enhance their landscapes.
Home construction is not keeping up with demand. Inventory of new houses for sale is at record lows, boosting both new construction and remodeling. This will drive even more demand for landscape services.
The outdoor living spaces trend continues to expand. They want their landscapes to be nice! Capture easy add-on sales for enhancements like lighting, WiFi controllers and much more. Show them what they need, and they'll show you the money.
The landscape bonanza continues. Let's maximize your success!
The Team at Consolidated Supply
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Ready for You! Check Out Our Extended Hours for Spring |
With more hours of sunshine, comes more hours to visit your local Consolidated!
Stop by or call ahead so we can have your order ready for you. We're also available by phone for questions or delivery orders.
Winnipeg Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Saskatoon Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Calgary Monday-Friday 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Kelowna Monday- Friday 7:00AM - 4:30PM
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Club Car Onward® Experiencing Overwhelming Interest
Come Check Out These High Performance Vehicles
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Along with the milder temperatures come some full truckloads of Club Car Onwards from Augusta, Georgia. We've been sending many to new owners who pre-ordered during the winter months.
We have had overwhelming reception for our new addition in Kelowna where Onward owners live and play on renowned Golf Communities like Predator Ridge, and Gallagher’s Canyon.
This is where we are seeing brand awareness first, but there are many applications for these practical and customizable vehicles. Cottage and retirement communities, camping, new show homes, wineries or even event planners- they all could probably benefit from access to a Golf Car! If you know someone who may be looking or are interested in learning more, come check out our floor models in Kelowna and Winnipeg and take one for a spin!
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Zone Not Activating? Get This FREE Guide to Electrical Troubleshooting |
Even with the most advanced irrigation installations, there will be times when controllers, system wiring or valves can fail to operate, causing water not to flow to the sprinkler heads.
Thanks to Regency Wire, we're offering a free PDF electrical troubleshooting guide that covers the steps to troubleshooting common electrical problems in irrigation systems.
Click the link to read the article. Print a copy to carry with you!
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Labor Shortage: How to Train and Keep the Best Technicians |
A recent survey found the need for over 1,000 new irrigation service technicians for the 2021 season!
Their take: Aging irrigation systems + current technician retirements + exits to other industries = shortage likely to persist for several years.
So, what can you do to keep your service techs happy so that these numbers don’t impact your business?
1) Understand any cultural or bureaucratic issues that might be frustrating your techs. Be sure you're using the winter to do employee reviews and listening for opportunities to streamline things for your techs. Remove barriers to getting the work done in the field. Encourage better cooperation between the office and the technicians. Get communication issues worked out before spring!
2) Adjust your pay structure. Give them certainty of working hours, and offer incentive-based bonuses for up-sells and working off-hours.
3) Implement productivity tools like routing software and flat rate pricing. Get your service operation out of the 1970s and move toward an Amazon-like experience. These changes reduce your techs paperwork load and ultimately increase their happiness.
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Commercial Stormwater Solutions from NDS |
NDS provides comprehensive solutions for onsite surface and subsurface drainage and stormwater infiltration, and is the preferred choice of contractors, civil engineers, and landscape architects. They offer products engineered for performance, problem-solving tools and calculators, and expert support to help you get the job done right.
High-capacity, load-rated structures with a 100-year life expectancy; they collect, retain, and discharge stormwater close to the source to reduce downstream impact, provide groundwater recharge, and can be stacked for deeper installation.
Combining the features of a stable concrete channel with the strength, durability, and environmental-friendliness of high-strength pervious concrete (HSPC), they capture and convey heavy stormwater flows and handle a high-load capacity.
Dura Slope is a pre-sloped and neutral trench drain system which features lightweight modular sections, and a built-in bottom outlet which connects to 3 in., 4 in., 6 in., and 8 in. drain pipe.
An alternative to traditional impervious paving methods, permeable pavers (available in both paneled and rolled) create a grass or gravel surface that can support heavy vehicles and minimize surface water runoff.
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NEW Rain Bird Flow Sensor: Measure Use and Find Leaks Faster |
With the MJ100B, you and your customers can be proactive against leaks, broken sprinklers and more by offering continuous flow monitoring and protection.
Designed for residential and light commercial use, the MJ-Series 1" flow sensor is the ideal option for customers who have WiFi controllers, as the sensor can send alerts directly to your phone or the customers.
Works with the ESP-ME3 controller.
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Flo-Watch constantly monitors for low flow and excess flow conditions caused by broken lines or heads, automatically quarantines and shuts down the problem area, and continues to irrigate non-affected areas. Saves water, saves plant material, and enables irrigation programs to continue and complete.
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Learned Flow: The controller automatically learns station flow rates resulting in more accurate flow rates. The automatic collection prevents you from having to manually enter data from drawings, or physically visiting each valve to collect flow data and manually enter the information into the Rain Bird mobile app.
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Pond Maintenance Tip: Cleaning FilterFalls the Easy Way |
Biofiltration is a truly wonderful process. Water entering the bottom of the filter passes through layers of filter media. As the water slows sediments drop out, settling in the bottom of the filter. The filter media traps small debris and particles suspended in the water. Bacteria thrive on the filaments of media, metabolizing ammonia and nitrites excreted by aquatic animals and fish, turning toxic wastes into harmless nitrates which are in turn taken up by the plants in the pond. As it flows clean and clear out of the top of the filter, the water is aerated as it cascades back down into the pond, the final step of the process. Excellent water quality, clarity and oxygenation, all from one simple device that saves time and effort and typically only needs cleaning once or twice a year.
But wouldn't it be nice to eliminate most of the work, and just about all of the mess? With a little foresight you can make your FilterFalls practically maintenance free. Click to learn more.
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Find the Right Light for Every Project: FX Luminare Offers Designer, Standard and C-Line Options |
The mid-range C-Line is popular with contractors seeking a standard, coordinated line of fixtures for standard residential installations. These fixtures have mid-grade construction and replaceable drop-in LED lamps.
The FX standard series offers upgraded construction and integrated LED engines.
The FX designer series offers all of the "bells and whistles" like color-changing, dimming and zoning capabilities when paired with the Luxor system.
In one product line, there's a full range of options for every project and every budget. Ask us to see how FX can solve your lighting challenges.
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