Building Longevity + Maintenance

March 21, 2017

What You Need to Know About San Francisco’s New Building Façade Inspection and Maintenance Ordinance

Over the course of its service life, a building’s façade endures monumental environmental forces including...

March 2, 2016

How to Determine if The Construction Management Approach is Right For You

When it comes to deciding which construction approach to take for a building renewal or...

August 24, 2015

How Can a Deep Energy Retrofit Make a Difference in Your Building?

Condominium owners know how much they are paying for electricity and gas when their bills...

June 13, 2015

What’s Hiding in My Building?

“Sometimes, the most dangerous things are those that are hiding in plain sight.”

January 28, 2015

How Long do Buildings Last?

We have tracked 1,651 buildings over a 20+ year period and have identified five life...

From Building Rehabilitation to Deep Energy Retrofit: An Opportunity for Rental Apartments

There is a ‘glass half-full’ perspective worth considering: upgrades that increase the market value and...

November 27, 2014

When Should We Update Our Depreciation Report?

Our clients have asked when they should start preparing for the update report – essentially...

November 4, 2014

7 Reasons Why Buildings Don’t Get Maintained Properly

As a consultant I have heard the same old stories over and over again. It...

March 10, 2014

The Inevitable Issue Most High-rise Owners Face

Modern glazing systems provide durability and require very little maintenance in the first 10-20 years...