Katie Navarra Archive

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The Irrigation Association welcomes three new industry leaders to the IA Board of Directors.
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Municipalities across the country have or are preparing to increase water bills beginning in 2026.
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With a career shaped by service, education and innovation, Rain Bird Vice President Michael Roberts, PhD, brings a future-focused perspective to his role as president of the Irrigation Association.
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Maintaining optimal pressure in irrigation systems reduces water waste, extends equipment life, and ensures uniform coverage across all zones.
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Following design and installation best practices ensures irrigation systems deliver on expectations, maximize water efficiency, and build contractor reputation through customer satisfaction and system longevity.
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Smart irrigation technology transforms contractor businesses through Wi-Fi controls, AI-driven management, and enhanced customer service capabilities.
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Designer creates sophisticated smart lighting system balancing architectural beauty with security for historic home.
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Irrigation may come first in the name Rain One Irrigation & Drainage, but both services are equally critical to the business’s success.
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How one Colorado-based contractor helps customers save water, save money and see better results with smart irrigation practices.
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A look at how to deploy irrigation system design software on a project and advice to contractors interested in using software on projects.
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The fundamentals of design for commercial and residential landscape lighting projects are similar, but the nuances are distinct.
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A project that encompassed multiple elements, used 76 fixtures but 110 feet of low-voltage linear strip lighting made the project pop.
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Upgrading an irrigation system to use smart controllers can have a big payoff for clients.
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The adoption of smart-home technologies, or gadgets that control appliances through wireless internet connections, is on the rise.
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Using wireless irrigation controllers can help contractors cut costs, reduce service calls and increase water use efficiency for clients.
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