As we venture into 2016, most of us will make New Year’s resolutions. According to recent statistics, 45% of Americans generally make such resolutions. Unsurprisingly, the number one resolution is to lose weight. Although secondary resolutions include getting organized and living life to the fullest, our attention was caught by the first one. Believe it or not, losing weight and …
Snow Removal Services Chicago: The Tools that Make The Magic
As you know, Brancato Snow & Ice Management is one of leading snow removal services in Chicago, handling all manner of snow and ice-related tasks for our commercial clients, from plowing to hauling to snow removal and snow melting on site. We’re not a one-size-fits-all, company, however. We believe that each job requires its own specialized tactic and specific snow …
Chicago Snow Removal Companies Not Alone in Prepping for Winter
Now that Winter Storm Bella has subverted the popular mild-winter narrative, Chicagoland residents have finally begun taking their winter preparations seriously. They’re not the only ones. The Metra has also been upgraded for winter. In efforts to prevent weather-related delays, the transportation system has replaced outdated doors on thirty-five of its cars and added two dozen switch heaters and switch …
Chicago Snow Removal: Slip and Fall Lawsuit Liability
The Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act provides limited protection from slip and fall liability for owners and managers of residential properties, but not commercial premises. This lack of protection creates an obligation on commercial property owners to spot and correct slip and fall hazards like snow and ice accumulations as quickly as possible. Failure to correct the problem can …
Busting 5 Myths for Driving in Snow or Ice
Driving on snow or ice is a treacherous activity some of us in Chicago and other parts of the country cannot avoid. The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Department reported a 10 year average from 2002-2012 of over 200,000 accidents whose root cause was winter precipitation. These weather related accidents make up 17% of all accidents. So we wanted …
Tips for Driving in Snow from Chicago’s Best Snow Removal Service
According to all Chicago forecasts – winter is here! If you are driving in Chicago tonight or tomorrow, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be doing it in this season’s first real snow fall. So there’s no better time than right now to brush up on tips for driving safely in the snow so you can enjoy an uneventful ride …
How to Hire the Best Chicago Snow Removal Services in 2016
If the idea of hiring Chicago snow removal services for your business is new to you or you want to save some time, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a helpful checklist to prepare you to choose the right Chicago Snow Removal Services company and know what you’re getting. Step One: Read the Reviews on Snow Removal …
7 Health Advantages of Winter in Chicago
So why is a Chicago Snow Plow company writing a blog post about the health advantages of winter? Frankly, we love winter and snowing weather, and we’re tired of it getting a bad rap. So many people talk about winter as being bad for your health. They say there’s flu and colds and all sorts of ailments like arthritis that …
The Iceman Cometh: Preparing for the Chicago Winter Chill
Although many businesses consider Chicago snow removal services well in advance, they must also learn to take ice management just as seriously. According to Ice Road Safety statistics, Illinois averages 15 deaths per year due to icy roads. Icicles kill 15 people per year nationwide, and countless men and women inadvertently injure themselves when they slip and fall on an …
Chicago Snow Removal: Brancato Can Do It All!
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about snow, and snow removal, and how happy were you with your service last year. Business in Chicago and the Midwest doesn’t stop when snow flies, so you need to hire the best commercial snow removal company that will work with your business to ensure your clients and employees are safe …