Understanding Winter Precipitation Types and Effective Site Management with OUTCO
Winter precipitation — sleet, snow, and freezing rain — can create treacherous conditions for roads, car parks, and pathways, increasing the risk of accidents. To combat these challenges, having the right stock, equipment, plans, and support in place is essential. Here, we’ll explore the types of winter precipitation, how they affect surfaces, and how OUTCO’s […]
The Pros and Cons of DIY Winter Gritting
Periods of cold weather and ice present daily challenges for property managers and facilities teams. Ensuring your site remains safe, compliant, and operational during such conditions is crucial. While many organisations opt for professional winter maintenance services, others choose to manage gritting in-house. But is DIY gritting the best option for your business? Let’s explore […]
Why OUTCO’s Professional Snow Clearance Service is so Vital for Commercial Properties
Winter presents unique challenges for commercial property managers. From icy pavements to heavy snowfall, maintaining a safe and accessible environment is essential. Professional snow clearance services, like those offered by OUTCO, ensures your site remains operational and compliant while minimizing risks to safety and liability. Here’s why it’s critical—and how to avoid common mistakes. The […]
The Critical Importance of Winter Maintenance: Legal Responsibilities and Effective Solutions
For commercial property managers, failing to address snow and ice hazards isn’t just a matter of safety — it’s a legal minefield. This article explores the legal implications of inadequate winter maintenance, the risks of poor site management during storms, and the undeniable benefits of outsourcing professional gritting services. Legal Implications of Failing to Manage […]
Same Grit, Different Day: How OUTCO Keeps Winter Gritting Running Smoothly
When winter strikes, with its icy mornings and snow-filled forecasts, most people brace for impact. At OUTCO, however, we say, “Bring it on!” With 20 years of experience in winter maintenance, we’ve mastered the art of turning slippery chaos into orderly calm. Whether it’s gritting, snow clearance, or a bespoke winter maintenance package, we’ve been […]
Preparing for the Worst: How the Polar Vortex Affects UK Winter Weather
As the old scout saying goes ‘be prepared’ and this motto should certainly apply to UK property and estate managers, especially during winter. Having winter gritting and snow removal services in place is an essential aspect to staying operational during severe weather events and mitigating any potential financial losses to your business. Each winter, British […]
Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance: Expert Tips to Prepare Your Business
With the UK experiencing huge disruption from extreme winter weather in recent years, the subject of winter contingency planning is a hot topic, and not only for local authorities – businesses need to be concerned too. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) estimates that winter costs the UK economy between £600m to £1bn a day!! […]
Predicting the Unpredictable – How Technology is Taming Winter Gritting Services
As OUTCO’s winter services business celebrates its 20th year anniversary, founder and CEO Jason Petsch, examines how technology is transforming how organisations control seasonal unpredictability, especially when it comes to winter gritting services, in this insightful article for the October 2024 edition of Tomorrows FM. In the FM world we often hear talk about the […]