Water damage is one of the most frequent causes of insurance claims in the United States. From hurricanes, to flooding, to pipes bursting—in a catastrophe of any scale, water often plays a significant role. Even when fires ravage a building, water is used to put it out. And where there’s water, there may be mold….
When a tropical storm came through Florida, a major luxury resort suffered massive water damage. The east facing sides of the facility’s multiple buildings were thoroughly inundated with wind-driven rain. Every window, door, balcony area, and exterior-facing opening was affected. Many rooms had standing water in them. The extent of the intrusion was so great…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), popularly known as drones, have become all the rage for photographers, and everyone knows they’re more reliable than the post office when it comes to delivering packages. But did you know that drones are getting set to solve some of your stickiest property management issues too? Here are six of the…
When it comes to catastrophe—whether it’s due to flooding, a tropical storm, or a localized event that shuts a facility down temporarily—time is of the essence. Every day that passes after a disaster adds to the extent of damage and the cost of recovery, not to mention the lost productivity and revenue in the meantime….
Dealing with a contaminated property for the first time can feel like a nightmare in wonderland. The headaches are numerous, and the costs can be outrageous. The bureaucratic maze of regulations can make your head spin, and even the terminology is impossibly complicated. Whether you’ve purchased a property only to learn later that it’s contaminated,…
Much has been written about how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, commonly known as “drones”) are set to transform the construction industry. From surveying and mapping to performing dangerous tasks, nothing in recent history has offered so much futuristic potential as the application of drone technology. In light of GLE’s recent investment in a drone, our…
