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August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Why Smart Developers & Equity Partners Add Third-Party Independent Construction Consultants to Their Team

In my previous “Construction Monitors” article, I promised to discuss the perspective of the developer (owner/borrower) and equity partners for hiring an independent third-party construction consultant to monitor their development projects. Most ofte...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

How to Avoid Capital Budget Shortfalls

Remember as a child when your allowance never seemed to be enough?  Isn’t it ironic that capital expense replacement budgets are much like your allowance?  These budgets often come up short and are often established by others. The good news is it ...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

9 Best Practices for Real Estate Asset Management

This white paper outlines best practices for the successful asset management of real property including buildings, grounds, furnishings and equipment. Whether you manage a single property, multiple buildings or a portfolio of real estate holdings,...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Key Considerations in Conducting a Thorough Facility Condition Assessment

Whether your business is providing health care, education, spiritual guidance or some form of housing services, your buildings not only provide a safe environment in which to provide services, but also serve as valuable assets in attracting and retai...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Four Steps to Creating an Effective Asset Management Program for Real Estate Holdings

Whether you manage a single property, multiple buildings or a portfolio of real estate holdings, the proper management of real property is critical to your success. It is imperative to have an effective asset management plan in place as part of your ...

August 9, 2021 Uncategorized

20 Questions to Ask Prior to Beginning the Annual Budgeting Process

The annual budgeting process is a critical step in managing your facilities and strategic planning. We have developed a list of questions that should be answered before finalizing your annual and 20-year budgets. Are you planning changes in servic...

May 9, 2021 Uncategorized

Reserve Study Best Practices & the Most Common Omission in Forecasting

Introduction: This paper focuses on the fundamentals of a replacement-reserve study and reserve funding plan (Reserve Study). Discussions are based on nationally accepted standards, most specifically National Reserve Study Standards (NRSS). The...

March 6, 2021 Uncategorized

The Role of the Construction & Consultant on Centro Ybor in Tampa, FL

Lenders, Developers, and Investors Partnering Together When lenders and borrowers involved in development projects team up to hire a construction consultant, the entire project team-equity investors, lenders, developers, borrowers, architects, and co...

October 21, 2020 Uncategorized

2019 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo

zumBrunnen, Inc., Building Consultants to Senior Living Communities, Exhibiting at 2019 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo The independent building consultants at zumBrunnen are experts in assisting senior living communities with reserve studies, ...

October 8, 2020 Uncategorized

zumBrunnen, Inc. Adds James Dixson as Senior Project Manager

The independent building consultants at zumBrunnen help all types of clients make smart business decisions about their buildings, grounds and facilities. They are pleased to announce the addition of James Dixson as a Senior Project Manager. Atlant...