Effective risk management for condominiums requires proactive maintenance of key systems (roof, plumbing, electrical) to secure favorable insurance rates. Addressing these now positions properties for better coverage when the market stabilizes.
This article discusses the challenges condominium managers, owners, and board members face when managing building projects on tight budgets. It highlights the importance of making wise financial decisions and navigating the balance between cost, speed, and quality.
Effective HVAC maintenance in the hospitality industry begins during the design phase, where equipment accessibility and ease of maintenance must be prioritized. This involves ensuring that systems are not only easy to reach but also well-ventilated and protected from elements that could cause damage. Once systems are operational, it’s crucial to establish performance baselines through monitoring key metrics such as flow rates, temperatures, motor amperage, and vibrations.
Everyone wants a secure building, but balancing safety with freedom is key. This article covers access control, fire safety, camera systems, and permitting to help you create a secure environment without compromising essential freedoms.
This article addresses the challenges and necessities of upgrading outdated electrical systems in buildings, particularly those over 50 years old.
Effective HVAC maintenance begins during the design phase, where equipment accessibility and ease of maintenance must be prioritized. This involves ensuring that systems are not only easy to reach but also well-ventilated and protected from elements that could cause damage. Once systems are operational, it’s crucial to establish performance baselines through monitoring key metrics such as flow rates, temperatures, motor amperage, and vibrations.
Learn how fire sprinkler systems work, how they are installed, how much they cost, and much more.
Learn how two historic fires shaped current fire code and why it is important to consider upgrading fire alarm systems.
Learn about maintaining older electrical infrastructures and the importance of preventative maintenance and risk mitigation to ensure safety and reliability in building electrical systems.
Insurance companies are increasingly requiring policyholders to replace Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) and Zinsco breakers as a condition for renewing policies, due to safety concerns. Independent testing has shown high failure rates in these breakers, posing risks of fire and power outages, and replacement is recommended to avoid loss of insurance and ensure safety.
