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Cost-Effective Wastewater Treatment for Golf Courses and Facilities

The cover photo shows Brentwood Country Club’s course, one of Contineo Group’s successful projects.  By their nature, golf courses are often located on large areas of land, sometimes in relatively remote locations. A resulting issue is that the distance from a municipal sewer system may make connection too costly. Fortunately, there are cost-effective wastewater treatment […]

When Does Timbering Become Land Disturbance?

The cover photo shows Richland Country Club’s course, one of Contineo Group’s success projects.  Timber harvesting may often seem like a process that is destructive of the natural environment, but it actually has a number of ecological benefits. When responsible timbering is done properly,  it can improve the health of the forest and the ecosystem. […]

Irrigation Water Sources for Golf Courses

Changes in weather patterns and a growing demand for water have created significant challenges for golf courses. Reliance on municipal water supplies and wells is no longer a sustainable strategy for meeting the water requirements. Considering alternative irrigation water sources for golf courses has become an integral part of planning and ongoing maintenance. As early […]

Site Redevelopment: The Engineering Aspect of Repurposing Office Buildings

The U.S. residential real estate market is experiencing a shortage of available housing. At the same time, commercial office buildings have a glut of empty space available. It seems like there is an obvious solution that would help to solve both of these problems. Unfortunately, the case for repurposing office buildings is not an open […]

6 Environmental Factors Golf Course Developers Must Consider

Regardless of whether you’ve already found a great piece of land for a golf course or are searching for the ideal location, there is a lot of due diligence involved. In particular, there are a number of environmental factors that golf course developers must consider before a plan can move forward.  The Golf Course Development […]

The Dynamics Impacting Storage Facility Development in 2024

The Outlook For Self-Storage Development in 2024 In 2024, the housing market is often in the news, with rising home prices and high interest rates constantly making headlines. What is often not discussed is what people are doing with all their stuff when selling a home or waiting for a deal to close on a […]