Cultivating Excellence: Maintenance Team Wins Gold at ALCC ELITE Awards
Our maintenace team was awarded the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Gold ELITE Award for Commercial Landscape Maintenance - Small Area, in Bateleur HOA, This award recognizes the highest standards of landscape maintenance practices.
In addition, the Homeowners Association (HOA) provides each homeowner with three flats of Sunpatiens annually (totaling 408 flats). Homeowners can select from three color options each year, adding another layer of customization and management. This system requires careful coordination to ensure all landscaping needs are met while maintaining efficiency and addressing the varying requirements of each property. Our goal is to balance these diverse needs and optimize irrigation and landscaping care, particularly during challenging weather conditions, to maintain the community’s aesthetic and functional standards.
Picture: Johnny Jimenez, the Account Manager for the property, accepting the award alongside our Maintenance Team Manager, Brian Levins.
Picture: The crews responsible for maintaining the property week in and out.
About the project
The project involves maintaining over 350,000 square feet and 136 homes and common areas each with distinct landscaping needs and expectations. There are two dedicated crews on-site, totaling eight staff members, who service the property every Thursday, and a full-time irrigation technician. The community's irrigation system presents a notable challenge: it’s a looped system where each home has its own backflow valve but shares a community clock. This setup can lead to inconsistencies, especially when homeowners have varying landscaping needs. For instance, if one homeowner has newly installed sod and their neighbor does not, the shared watering schedule can lead to over- or under-watering issues, particularly during heatwaves. Some homes may be shaded while others are exposed to full sun, yet they receive the same amount of water due to the looped design.In addition, the Homeowners Association (HOA) provides each homeowner with three flats of Sunpatiens annually (totaling 408 flats). Homeowners can select from three color options each year, adding another layer of customization and management. This system requires careful coordination to ensure all landscaping needs are met while maintaining efficiency and addressing the varying requirements of each property. Our goal is to balance these diverse needs and optimize irrigation and landscaping care, particularly during challenging weather conditions, to maintain the community’s aesthetic and functional standards.
Committing to Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability is through our waste reduction strategies. We've established a robust composting system that processes approximately 2,000 pounds of organic waste annually. This practice diverts roughly 80% of our garden waste from landfills, where it would otherwise contribute to methane emissions. By converting this waste into nutrient-rich compost, we enhance soil health and reduce the need for external fertilizers, achieving both cost savings and environmental benefits.Picture: Johnny Jimenez, the Account Manager for the property, accepting the award alongside our Maintenance Team Manager, Brian Levins.Picture: The crews responsible for maintaining the property week in and out.