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Conduct Perimeter Check Twice a Year by Daniel J. Williams, Senior Project Manager, zumBrunnen, Inc. Ben Franklin coined the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As independent building consultants, we subscribe to that th...

By Rob Milam, CEO, zumBrunnen, Inc. Decisions to replace capital budget items are often based on your company’s business model or objectives along with other drivers.  These may include available funds, competition, changing demographics, eff...

by Daniel J. Williams, Senior Project Manager, zumBrunnen, Inc. Water penetration is a building’s worst enemy. Stucco, exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), concrete, and masonry are prone to cracking in climates with extreme temperature c...

This paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of different types of funding plans, and it is the second half of a two-part article. For additional background information, please see the first article: Reserve Study Best Practices & the Mos...

In this blog post… What is a Property Condition Assessment Report (PCA)?What does a PCA entail?Transition Report & Reserve Study vs. The Property Condition Assessment ReportWhat Types of Additional Property Reports Are Available?Property...

Ben Franklin coined the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As independent building consultants, we subscribe to that theory and advise clients on ways to PREVENT maintenance problems before they occur. Unfortunately, we are of...

Effective capital replacement planning requires that a facility prioritizes its capital replacement spending, using its business model and business objectives as guidelines. With sufficient financial underwriting, facilities have the ability to proac...

zumBrunnen, Inc., founded in 1989, is an independent building consulting firm serving a diverse base of national clients. The firm has developed unique, industry-specific building consulting services bringing cost-savings to existing facilities and s...

Large, multi-site senior living organizations and small, single-site facilities alike have had to tighten their belts as they try to remain on an even keel. For many, declining revenues have resulted in delayed building repairs, deferred equipment re...