Come See a New Capital Planning Software Platform At this year’s LeadingAge Annual Meeting 2026 on October 25-28, 2026 in the PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, zumBrunnen will introduce a new cloud-based capital planning software platform ...
Senior housing occupancy has continued to strengthen, and that is welcome news for the industry. It is also a good reason to take a closer look at your capital reserve analysis. According to NIC MAP data reported by NIC, senior housing occupancy s...
The senior living industry is preparing for another cycle of senior housing development , but it may not begin the way past cycles did. The senior living industry is preparing for another cycle of senior housing development, but it may not begin t...
We at zumBrunnen are pleased to welcome Erik Triebes as our newest Senior Project Manager. Erik brings nearly 20 years of construction management experience across senior living, healthcare, multifamily, hospitality, institutional, and commercial ...
NIC MAP reported that senior housing occupancy across its Primary and Secondary Markets reached 90.1% in the second quarter of 2026, the highest level since late 2007. At the same time, new supply remains historically constrained, with units under co...
Capital replacement budgeting has always required judgment. Even under stable conditions, buildings don’t age in a perfectly predictable way. Roofs, HVAC equipment, elevators, boilers, generators, pavement, windows, plumbing systems, and exterior fin...
For years, industry conversations about senior living capital planning have focused on a looming question: where will the next generation of senior living communities come from? It’s an understandable concern. The demographic wave the indust...
June 10, 2026
Construction Consulting
Every owner wants to hear the same thing during construction, especially when managing construction schedule risk. “We’re on schedule.” It’s reassuring and suggests the budget is protected, occupancy dates remain achieva...
May 15, 2026
Construction Consulting
A Non-Profit Ministry Story In early 2024, a large, non-profit ministry announced plans for a major repositioning and redevelopment effort tied to several senior living communities across its portfolio. Like many nonprofit operators navigating gro...
August 13, 2025
Construction Consulting
Upgrading a building today means preparing for a digital future. From smart thermostats to emergency response systems, technology has become as essential to senior living communities as plumbing and electricity. Unfortunately, technology is often tre...
