Tips for Commercial & Retail Facility and Property Managers

NOW is the Time to Start Planning for Snow!

Think July is too early to start planning for snow? If you are in charge of hiring snow removal for your company, think again… When we think about the timeline for snow planning and what it takes to get ready, we think of the following: If you want your snow removal plan set-up and dedicated…

Protect Your Trees This Summer!

Protecting one of your property’s greatest natural assets – the mature trees and lush foliage – should be a top priority when maintaining your campus’ curb appeal. Many property managers stay on top of pruning but forget about other ways to improve tree health. At TCOS, we have many plant health solutions to help ease…

TCOS is a Level 2 Certified Smart Salter

TCOS is proud to be your Certified Smart Salter here in the Twin Cities. When it comes to our Minnesota winters, our number one priority is keeping your property and facility open for business while implementing safe, effective snow and ice removal practices. Last month, our sidewalk crews participated in the 2022 Minnesota Pollution Control…

Second Year in a Row, TCOS Recognized as a Minnesota 2022 Top Workplace

We are honored and humbled to share that Twin Cities Outdoor Services has been named a 2022 Top Workplace by Star Tribune! We pride ourselves on being continuously forward-thinking and innovative; striving each day to make a positive impact for our customers and our community. At TCOS we believe in bringing out the best…

Exciting News! TCOS Recognized as a 2021 Top Workplace

We are honored and humbled to share that Twin Cities Outdoor Services has been named a 2021 Top Workplace by Star Tribune! We pride ourselves on being exceptionally innovative and utilize the latest in technology, resulting in a significant and direct impact on our customer’s bottom line. In addition, our “one property, one team philosophy,” ensures…

Replace a building sign? What you need to know about repairing your facade.

Signage is a mainstay for retail and commercial buildings. It provides branding, a first appearance and a general acknowledgment of having arrived at the right location. With it comes the changing of tenants, the acquisition of new buildings, and the updating of brands and logos. Throughout the Twin Cities, along with the US, many of…

Don’t skimp on a good spring cleaning!

Properly installed and maintained concrete could last 30 years. With the harsh Minnesota winters, and all the salts, it won’t…unless you attack and flush the chlorides from your facility. Even during a wimpy winter, your facility was de-iced 50+ times. Most of that salt is still in your concrete, in your hardscapes and in your…

Is there a less costly alternative to concrete replacement?

The big building boom in both corporate and retail that we saw 10-20 years ago is starting to show it’s age. The exterior of these surfaces are starting to deteriorate, with weather, wind, and salt, all playing a factor. Many of these structures are left in pretty rough shape.

Rapidly Rising Costs of Road Salt

If You Aren’t Already Thinking Ahead To The Impending Snow And Cold, You Should Be. Why? Due to the rapidly rising costs of a much needed winter essential – road salt.

How To Prevent a Snow-Induced Headache!

Snow removal is a complex business. No really, we mean it when we say snow removal is complex, and even a minor storm can be a big deal and event for our retail and commercial customers.

NOW is the Time to Start Planning for Snow!

Protect Your Trees This Summer!

TCOS is a Level 2 Certified Smart Salter

Second Year in a Row, TCOS Recognized as a Minnesota 2022 Top Workplace

Exciting News! TCOS Recognized as a 2021 Top Workplace

Replace a building sign? What you need to know about repairing your facade.

Don’t skimp on a good spring cleaning!

Is there a less costly alternative to concrete replacement?

Rapidly Rising Costs of Road Salt

How To Prevent a Snow-Induced Headache!

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