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The world of facility management is extremely fast-paced and spreadsheets have long served as the default tool for tracking asset management and maintenance operations. These tools, that you may be using today, offer flexibility and accessibility, bu...

In the construction process, it is important to discuss the perspective of the developer (owner/borrower) and equity partners in hiring an independent third-party construction consultant to monitor their development projects. Most often, this third-p...

For organizations that have put off repairs and maintenance due to tight budgets, questions arise as to the best way to catch up. If they need to invest money in a facility that requires a lot of work, where to start? When finally able to move on wit...

No matter the number of buildings you manage, even a portfolio of real estate holdings, it is critical to establish the proper management of your real property. It starts with establishing an effective asset management plan as part of your capital pl...

The multifamily housing market in 2025 is expected to experience significant shifts. Shifts in the market are driven by a combination of a significant number of unit completions as well as market recalibrations. Insights from Lee Everett, EVP and ...

Owners spend tens of millions of dollars in the design and construction of new communities for older adults.  Yet, once the contractor and architect hand over the keys, the owner is left with the questions of “What’s next?  Now that we’ve s...

Download Now It’s been a long, hot summer for much of the country. For a lot of us, warm weather lasted much longer than in years past. As the calendar turns to December, fall is well underway, and before you know it, the winter weather will be h...

The location of your water heaters matters more than you might think. So often tucked away in closets inside living spaces, it is easy to overlook their proper installation and maintenance. However, an improperly installed water heater can lead to se...

For large construction projects, particularly in specialized sectors like non-profit senior living, achieving alignment among developers, contractors, and financiers is essential—but rarely straightforward. An unbiased construction monitor serves as ...

Roofs, like all other components of the building envelope, need inspections on a routine basis. We would like to offer some general direction to help building owners and facility managers perform routine roof inspections.   zumBrunnen has foun...