Last October, a Pulse Survey was sent to McMahon Group’s database of clubs to gauge current levels of attention being paid to energy efficiency, water conservation and other sustainable practices in club operations. The results, when compared to those from a similar survey conducted in
Building enclosures account for more than 50% of all energy consumed in the world, and this consumption comes in two forms: embodied energy, which is consumed when making and assembling buildings, and the energy that is generated when operating buildings after construction. ENERGY CHALLENGES The
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a common sight at private clubs across the United States. It’s not unusual to see a Tesla or two sprinkled throughout a club’s parking lot and as the world’s automakers ramp up EV development, electric cars and trucks will become even more common.
Before 2020, when most of us thought about nature, it was most likely a place we had to “go to” or “be in.” It required considerable planning and packing for a special trip to a distant national or state park or a multi-day camping trip
As we enter another facility expansion era for clubs, it continues to be important to consider the environmental, safety and security aspects of club facilities; those that protect our members, staff and the overall environment. These considerations in facility design are not that difficult or
This past spring McMahon Group conducted a Pulse Survey in conjunction with the National Club Association, Dr. SoJung Lee of Iowa State University, and Jim Butler, general manager at Grey Oaks Country Club in Sarasota, Fla., about environmental behaviors and practices in private clubs. This
A New Approach In today’s world, golf facility managers are dealing with increasing maintenance costs, lack of available labor and decreasing participation rates. These shocks to both supply and demand have led to the diminished financial viability of some facilities. The current pressures facing the
Environmental awareness and action are becoming increasingly important to Americans. This includes raised expectations for organizations to be stewards. This macro perspective will analyze the impact of the environmental movement on American businesses and ways various organizations implement sustainable practices. Boomers, Wealthy, Walking the Walk
Diablo Country Club, located in the eastern San Francisco Bay area, sits at the foot of Mt. Diablo, which provides a majestic backdrop for club activities. The club is no stranger to water issues. “Water has been an issue here forever,” explains Chief Operating Officer
On April 25, 2014, with California’s driest months ahead of it and feeling the harsh impact of an unremitting drought, Governor Jerry Brown issued an executive order mandating Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water. A target of reducing overall water consumption by 20