Let’s face it, as the General Manager of a condo community, you have a VERY busy job. Unit 1203 already called twice this morning due to a funny smell in the hallway, the painting contractor has parked illegally blocking a resident trying to leave, and someone forgot to clean-up...
When COVID-19 first hit our shores in the spring of 2020, no one knew what to expect or how long it would last. Now, more than six months into what is the largest global pandemic of our lifetime, we are seeing signs of life return to normal while we...
Replacing failed domestic water systems results in a substantial reduction in water consumption at properties that are experiencing leaks. Depending on how long leaks go undetected, hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water are wasted per leak, and some properties we see have as many as 10-15 leaks...
Piping issues can usually be categorized into two buckets, problems caused by defective products or problems caused by age-related issues. Performing a pipe inspection to assess the type of pipe in your building, knowing when it was installed and how it is aging will help you plan ahead for...
With the pressures and stress around COVID-19, thinking about budgeting for 2021 capital improvement projects may feel daunting and challenging. Between figuring out how to adjust to the new normal with staff and safety protocols, to figuring out how you could even execute on a capital improvement...
With the official start of summer upon us, it is a perfect time to ensure your fan and chilled water systems are functioning properly. Here are 7 simple actions you can take to help keep your systems operating at peak efficiency and prevent costly surprises...
There has been a lot of information issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) about how COVID-19 spreads, with the primary focus on how to change social habits, workplace habits, and overall sanitation practices to flatten the curve and reduce the...
As buildings age, building components need to be replaced, some more regularly than others. The best property managers know what these elements are, and they plan for and, more importantly, communicate regarding their replacement well in advance so building owners can budget and be prepared.
Unfortunately, many building components are...
Ever heard a contractor say they are licensed, bonded, and insured? You probably already know what licensed and insured mean, but do you know what the bonded part of that statement implies, or why it matters?
There are two main types of bonds a contractor can obtain for a construction...
As a pipe replacement contractor, it would be easy to tell everyone that after their first leak, it’s time to replace their entire piping system. Reality paints a different picture however, and knowing when it’s time for a pipe replacement is a subjective and difficult decision to make; pushing...