Seminar Dates: November 5, 2026 9:30 AM
Seminar Cost: $37.50 Register Now
Seminar Description:
Commercial landscape maintenance is about much more than keeping grass green and weeds under control. It requires balancing horticultural expertise, operational efficiency, client expectations, technology, and objective quality standards - all while managing increasing labor costs, regulatory changes, and evolving customer demands.
In this engaging session, Adam Carr, Senior Landscape Manager with Irvine Company, shares practical strategies developed through managing one of the nation’s largest commercial landscape portfolios. Attendees will learn how successful maintenance programs prioritize efficiency without sacrificing quality, develop repeatable inspection systems, create meaningful punch lists, leverage modern irrigation technology, and establish routines that consitently elevate property appearance.
Whether you’re a contractor, property manager, municipal professional, or landscape supervisor, you’ll leave with actionable ideas you can implement immediately to improve productivity, increase landscape quality, and exceed client expectations.
Learning Objectives:
1. The differences between residential and commercial maintenance
2. Creating efficient maintenance routines that maximize productivity
3. Developing objective quality standards and inspection systems
4. Using technology to improve water management and operational efficiency
5. Building stronger relationships through clear expectations and measurable results.
Adam Carr
After spending 8 years in the Army and National Guard as a Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Warfare Specialist, as well as Military Police Officer, Adam Carr decided to shift his focus to his love of landscaping and horticulture. Adam started working for Brickman, one of the largest landscape companies in the US, while attending college. He worked full-time as a crew leader while also tackling school full-time, and he eventually graduated with a degree in Landscape Design and Ornamental Horticulture. This enabled him to appreciate every position in the industry and allowed him to have realistic expectations around quality and execution.
Over his nearly 10 years with Brickman, he fulfilled nearly every role possible, ranging from Crew Lead and Project Director to Account Manager, Sales, and Branch Manager, eventually earning his CLT Certification as well.
Adam accepted a position with Irvine Company in 2012 and has been managing all office projects in San Diego since that time. He was recently promoted to Senior Manager of Landscape Operations for Irvine Company. Adam has been instrumental in the Irvine Company winning many CLCA awards, as well as an International Lighting award. Helping build and maintain world class landscape projects has been something Adam has a great deal of passion for.
In his spare time, he loves managing his non-profit veteran outreach off-road racing team that helps combat PTSD and other service-related issues experienced by our nation's veterans. Traveling to Baja with his wife Stephanie is also a great joy and passion for Adam.
