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Key Elements of Building Security Security is about protection and prevention, important facets of asset management in the overall operation of senior living communities. In past years, high-profile cases of unauthorized entry, theft, and abuse has h...

Atlanta, GA, October 25, 2016 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is exhibiting at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Exposition being held October 30 – November 2, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN. Representatives from zumBrun...

Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2016 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is exhibiting at the Community Associations Institute Southeast Florida (CAI-SEFL) Trade Show on October 13, 2016 in Hallandale, FL. Representatives from z...

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 or obj...

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

Key Components of a Service Contract As previously stated, you are most likely to require some maintenance and service contractors. Develop corporate standards for your contracts to ensure contracts are complete and protective provisions in place. It...

zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is proud to announce recent project commissions for clients in 17 states throughout the U.S. zumBrunnen’s services on the new projects include: construction monitoring, property condition ass...

n-House Maintenance Versus Service Contractors There are various types of maintenance services that can be outsourced, such as landscaping, HVAC mechanical systems, elevators, laundry equipment, and life safety equipment, to name a few. Regardless of...

Preventative Maintenance Program Software A PM program can only be as effective as is the management of its data. The amount of data managed, including accuracy, record keeping, and reporting, determines if the data management system can be paper bas...

Remember as a child when the allowance your parents gave you was never 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 wi...