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Three Things Property Managers Need to Know about Lead-Based Paint

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

Lead is a naturally occurring element that can be found in all parts of our environment. However, if ingested or inhaled, it is poisonous to humans and animals, especially children and pregnant women, damaging the nervous system and causing brain disorders. Even low blood levels of lead in children can cause behavior and learning problems,...

Estimating and Controlling Commercial Renovation Costs

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP

Renovation is a natural part of the property ownership life cycle. Whether you’re upgrading systems or updating old fixtures, it’s natural to wonder how much your planned renovations will cost. Unfortunately, there’s no simple formula for answering this question. Costs can vary from less than $35 per square foot to well over $250 per square...

Construction Loan Monitoring in Today’s Market

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP

Funding commercial construction and renovation projects exposes lenders to significant financial risk. Construction loan monitoring mitigates that exposure by ensuring the construction plans are sufficiently detailed and documented, estimated costs are in line with industry standards, and that the work is completed in a timely and acceptable manner. In the years since the Great Recession,...

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Three Things Property Managers Need to Know about Lead-Based Paint

Estimating and Controlling Commercial Renovation Costs

Construction Loan Monitoring in Today’s Market

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