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...
August 16, 2024
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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...
August 16, 2024
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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...
August 9, 2024
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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...
Managing a large-scale construction project can be incredibly challenging as there are so many moving parts involved. In order to get your project to the finish line, you must juggle responsibilities such as meeting with contractors, obtaini...
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, though, give consideration to partnering in this requirement and hire an independent...
As a leader in a religious school, you understand the importance of nurturing not just the spirit and mind, but also the body. Athletic facilities play a crucial role in this holistic approach to education. However, undertaking such projects comes wi...
Can you confidently predict what the next 20 years of capital needs at your facility? Are you positioned to avoid catastrophic failures? Can you absorb the costs of surprise capital replacements? A firm grasp on long-term capital needs is crit...
July 15, 2024
Construction Consulting
Role of Construction Consultant What is a Construction Consultant?: A Construction Consultant monitors a construction project & provides objective reports to the client. Jump To: What is a Construction Consultant? Construction Consulta...
Improve Building Efficiency and Performance – Building Envelope Systems The term “building envelope” refers to all of the elements of the outer shell of a building that maintain a dry, heated, and cooled indoor environment and facilitate...
