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August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Capital Replacement Planning Tips

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...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Benefits of 20-Year Planning

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...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Keep Up With Repairs And Maintenance Even In Tough Times

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...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Customized Solutions

During this difficult time for the real estate industry, Atlanta-based zumBrunnen, Inc., a national construction and property services consulting firm, is helping owners, developers and investors meet their objectives. President and Founder John zumB...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Due Diligence and Profitability

Longwood at Oakmont is a non-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania, 13 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. By early 1997, the seven year-old facility was ready for the Phase III expansion. This expansion...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Prescription for Building Success

It is time. The financial package is in place, the building permits are displayed, and the contractor is on site ready to break ground. Most importantly, you are confident of your facility’s long term success. Even the market analysis indicates that ...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Will You Have Adequate Capital Replacement Funds for the Future?

An effective strategic capital replacement plan requires that a facility owner consider their business model and objectives as primary guidelines in the process.  Decisions to replace capital budget items are often based on your business model o...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Energy Conservation: Learn How Recommissioning of HVAC Systems Improves Efficiency

In my last newsletter article, I discussed the new trends in energy codes, conservation requirements and required benchmarking reporting for both new construction and existing buildings. I stated future articles would explore energy savings initiativ...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Energy Savings Initiatives to Improve Building Efficiency – Building Envelope

In my newsletter articles this year, we have been discussing new trends in energy codes along with energy-saving initiatives that Owners could take right now as part of their normal operating procedures and capital replacement plans.  The last a...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Construction Monitors: How Borrowers, Lenders, Developers, and Investors Can Better Partner

If your project financing includes banking with a commercial real estate lender, chances are your lender will require the services of a bank inspector.  The borrower may have some say in this matter as to whom this will be.  As an alternati...