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Four Capabilities of a Good Indoor Air Quality Solution Provider

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
IAQ
As a property owner, you’re responsible for ensuring the quiet enjoyment of the premises for your tenants. That includes maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ). When you get tenant complaints, sometimes the best course of action is to work with a professional IAQ team. But not all IAQ providers are created equal. To ensure you...

The Secret (Asbestos) History of Ca’ d’Zan, the Ringling Family Mansion

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Everybody in America knows about the Greatest Show on Earth, the Ringling Brothers Circus (now Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey). Likewise, nearly everyone in Florida knows about Ca’ d’Zan, the home of the original circus king and his wife. Built during the decade of the “Roaring Twenties,” and inspired by the famous palazzos of...

9 Costly Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
renovation mistakes
Commercial property renovation varies widely in price, depending on many factors, some of which can be reduced or even eliminated with proper planning, preparation, and management. You can keep your costs down by avoiding these nine expensive renovation mistakes. 1. Waiting Too Long In an effort to save money, many owners wait until they have...

What Is a Property Condition Assessment

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Most commercial property purchases include a property condition assessment (PCA) as part of the due diligence process. Because it sometimes is just a box to check on a form, many people involved in the process don’t understand what the PCA is, why it’s important, or how to make sure it serves its purpose properly. Fortunately,...

What is The Property Owner’s Liability in the Event of a Legionnaires’ Outbreak?

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
The idea of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease sends property managers and owners everywhere scurrying for cover. A recent set of cases in Atlanta, where there has been 11 confirmed cases of Legionella and 55 more "probable" cases, has led to heightened awareness of this waterborne bacterium, which is spread through aerosolized water particles, usually...

Three Common Causes of Pavement Failure and Their Solutions

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Like any other element of a property’s improvements, pavement has a natural life cycle, and at some point, roads and parking areas will require maintenance and repair. While most maintenance and repair can be projected, sometimes pavement fails prematurely. Such failure can happen over the course of months or years, or it can be very...

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