COVID-19
Vlog: Luxury Yurt Dining in Breckenridge, CO
Since 2020, restaurants have drastically changed how they’ve provided service to their guests. The most significant change is providing an outdoor dining option. Restaurant owner Tim Applegate saw the new outdoor seating mandates as an opportunity to create the ultimate dining experience in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The interior of each dining yurt is tied to a unique theme
Outdoor Classroom Grants: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 has forced many schools to adopt safer in-person learning methods for students. Deployable outdoor classrooms are a popular option given their ability to support social distancing, maximize air circulation, and relocate or expand if needed. However, not all schools have the immediate funds to finance new facilities. This is where outdoor classroom grants come in. What Are Grants? Grants
How Playground Shelters Increase Outdoor Time for Students
As the leading supplier of engineered fabric structures, WeatherPort® Shelter Systems products are trusted by thousands of customers spanning the globe. In academic communities, WeatherPort’s playground shelters are now helping schools adapt to a more outdoor-driven educational environment. Their custom-designed, weather-proof structures stand alone, so you can place them anywhere to get school children closer to the outdoors. Benefits of
Curbside Pickup Solutions Businesses Wish They Knew About Sooner
Has your restaurant or retail store had a high demand for curbside pickups lately? If you’re like so many other businesses, you probably had to get creative this past year and find curbside pickup solutions overnight to keep up with demand. In 2020 alone, curbside pickups at retail stores increased by 208%. That’s nothing to scoff at! And it doesn’t
Keeping Outdoor Dining Spaces Warm During the Winter Months
As the weather gets colder, and we are still waiting on a widely available vaccine for the coronavirus; businesses need to start thinking about the future. Restaurant owners in particular are feeling the pressure to keep business going while staying safe. Toward the beginning of the pandemic, restaurants lost an estimated $120 billion in sales according to the National Restaurant
Temporary Structures to Help Reopen Schools
Because of the ongoing spread of coronavirus, back-to-school preparations are looking a little different this year for school districts. School buildings have long been designed as large gathering spaces meant to encourage intermingling and group learning. This layout isn’t conducive to stopping the spread of a highly infectious virus. Retrofitting school buildings to accommodate social distancing and reduce the possibility
Covered Parking Structures for Rental Car Companies and Dealerships During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has caused tourism to decline. Airlines, cruises, and hotel industries are seeing less activity than in years before. Getaway destinations such as ski resorts and amusement parks have also seen temporary closures to eliminate large gatherings and hopefully slow the spread of the coronavirus. These circumstances have negatively impacted rental car businesses. Especially since over 30% of
States That Are Reopening Dining Establishments After COVID-19
Despite the resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the United States, some U.S. states are allowing dining establishments to reopen with certain regulations, whether that means reopening with suggested social distancing, take-out or outdoor dining only, or with a strict 50% occupancy limit. Here is information about the varying guidelines for reopening in each state as of June 30 via Eater.com.
Ideas for Creating an Inviting Outdoor Dining Space
Whether you’re a restaurant owner deciding to take your current outdoor dining area to the next level, or you’re just starting out; know that adding a patio space could skyrocket your restaurant’s popularity and profitability — we have some tips for you. From adhering to ADA and COVID-19 regulations to deciding on the perfect furniture and layout, here are some
Outdoor Restaurant Seating for Social Distancing and Reopening After COVID-19
Some parts of the country cautiously reopen after widespread closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, restaurants are being allowed to resume business with limited outdoor seating under specific state ordinances. This means that restaurants without previous outdoor seating areas are now scrambling to set up. New high-quality, attractive, and durable structures are needed for outdoor restaurant seating. Keeping people