After the mortgage crisis of 2008, mass property foreclosures followed quickly, leading into what is now remembered as the Great Recession. This year, 2020, the COVID19 pandemic has shut down economies across the United States, threatening to create yet another wave of foreclosures. But will it be different this time? At GLE Associates, Inc. we…
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, it promised greater accessibility for more Americans to public spaces and amenities. Among other provisions, the ADA requires property owners and businesses to ensure that facilities open to the public can accommodate people of diverse physical abilities. In the time since, various…
Nobody loves having to file a claim for property damage, but at least your insurance will cover it, right? Well… maybe. As some property owners recovering from hurricanes in Texas and Florida are learning, just because you’re covered doesn’t mean you’re covered. Depending on your policy, some forms of damage may not be eligible for…
A Building Condition Assessment (BCA), also known as a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA), is a systematic inspection, review, and report on the state of a commercial building’s structure and systems. It is often compared to a home inspection, but it provides more detailed information and is necessarily more complex due to the nature of and…
Imagine this. You’ve just taken over management of a new facility. The roof was replaced six months ago, so it’s the last thing you think you have to worry about. Except it’s actually the first thing you have to worry about. The roof begins leaking badly right after you take over, and a quick inspection…
2018 was a year of enormous growth for us at GLE. We added 19 new team members and added 332 new clients in addition to our existing client base. At the same time, we continued our commitment to provide you with timely, useful information and news on topics that are important to you through our…
Though it’s hardly the sexiest thing about your house, the roof is one of your home’s most important components. A well-built roof will withstand wind, weather, rain, and storms to keep your home dry and snug year-round. And, a well-chosen roof type for your home can enhance the appearance and value of your home. This…
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), used to be just a fun toy for hobbyists. Today, they’re an integral part of the engineering and construction industry. They’re used on project sites, as well as in assessing property condition and evaluating damage. For insurance companies and insurance adjusters, this means you need to know…
Over the past five years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones), have become increasingly common in the assessment industry. Among their many applications, one of the most valuable is in conducting roof assessments. When an insured roof is damaged, either by a natural disaster or human-caused incident, the insurance agent is one of…
