There is an old Chinese saying, ‘May you live in Interesting Times’. This statement is interpreted to be more of a curse than a friendly greeting, as the interesting times refer to upcoming periods of chaos or uncertainty. Ask any investor or economic forecaster what they fear most, it is uncertainty. Unfortunately, this is….
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Building Maintenance Check List
A Proactive Approach is Best If you are responsible for your condo or HOA’s physical condition, this is no time to relax. Planning now can pay big dividends in being able to hire a repair contractor before the spring/summer crunch arrives. With that in mind, the following list can provide a guide to issues for….
Pickleball: One Way to Repurpose Underutilized Assets
Is your HOA looking repurpose underutilized assets? Here’s is an engineer’s perspective on one way to utilize the tennis courts on your property and once again make them an asset for residents. The article takes a fun look at a fast-growing sport that may be a good fit for your community association. An Addictive Phenomenon….
2022 Enterprise Awards Presented at Criterium Engineers Conference
Criterium Engineers recently held its biennial conference in the Portland, Maine area. Our affiliate offices (franchises) from across North America as well as headquarters staff attended the event. At an awards banquet held during the event, the Enterprise awards were presented to nine affiliate offices. The criteria for the 2022 Enterprise Award have been updated and look….
Shine a Light on Safety
Criterium-Jagiasi is Criterium Engineers Office of the Month
A Monumental Community Project Criterium Engineers’ affiliate offices—located across the country—are dedicated to making their communities better places to live. Criterium-Jagiasi Engineers was selected as our Office of the Month for June. The office was recognized for a monumental and unusual community project for a Hindu Temple in Hockessin, Delaware. Owner/president Anil Jagiasi is a….
Want to Avoid Unexpected Property Maintenance Costs? Hint: Plan for Your Commercial Property’s Future
Whether you are a building owner, property manager, REIT manager—or if you are questioning whether a building purchase makes financial sense—it’s important to anticipate how the property will perform over time. For retail, multi-family, office or industrial properties, the best solution is to assess, plan and budget for the future. A Capital Needs Assessment….
Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a program first introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1992. It is designed to save energy. While many people relate the name to the energy-efficient performance of individual appliances, lighting and equipment (heating, cooling and water heating), the ENERGY STAR program actually is designed to rate the performance of….
REAL ESTATE or WHEEL ESTATE?
Is it modular, manufactured or mobile? Or…is it pre-cut, pre-fab or panelized? Or…is it site built or stick built? Or…is it a trailer? And what regulations apply, if any? In a previous issue of Your Home, we discussed building codes and addressed some common myths and misunderstandings. Building codes, when they do exist, apply primarily to homes….
Home Security
Feeling safe at home is important. While some crime statistics are declining, media coverage of acts of violence and vandalism increases our concerns about the safety of our families and ourselves. Busy families with chaotic schedules add to the concern as one may be returning home alone, late at night. If you want to increase….