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The Bidding Game UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Edward T. Braverman on February 01, 2007

When looking for a contractor for a capital improvement, it’s not all about the price. What you ... -op and its new board. We chatted about significant upcoming capital improvements that were needed to restore ... Capital Improvements

Emotion Is The Enemy UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Peter Von Simson, CEO, New Bedford Management on August 24, 2023

Over the last 10 years, buildings were able to cover a significant chunk of capital project costs ... Capital Projects ... Managing assessments and capital projects requires transparency, proactive communication

A Tale of Two Buildings UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Michael Gwertzman on October 01, 2004

, with proper planning and foresight, capital improvements can come tailor-designed to fit its budget ... , making the right choices on capital projects can be grueling. Which firm to work with? What type of work ... Capital Improvements

A Plan Grows in Brooklyn UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Melanie Conty on November 01, 2004

-op’s remarkable $850,000 capital improvement plan, which is predicted to span from two to five years. The project ... distinctions line the horizon. An $850,000 capital improvement plan is slated to kick off this spring ... Capital Improvements

LeHavre’s Roller Coaster Ride Is Back On the Upswing UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on January 28, 2021

-managed co-op’s board in 2011. But capital projects kept coming. They included repairing the drainage systems ... Capital Improvements

Twin Co-ops, Twin Successes UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on May 01, 2007

on the time of day. Surely trying to get two seven-member boards to work smoothly together on major capital ... Capital Improvements

It Doesn't Pay to Kick the Can Down the Road UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Gustavo Rusconi, Director of Management Operations, ARGO Real Estate on August 10, 2021

. Since their reserves are inadequate to meet this type of capital expenditure, we put together ... Capital Planning

Magical Mystery Tour UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Robin L. Barton on January 01, 2006

to prioritize repairs and capital expenses and allocate money accordingly. And when a property manager says ... Capital Planning

How to Create a Roadmap UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Christopher Alker, Vice President, Building Operations and Compliance, AKAM on July 20, 2023

capital improvement project, what’s most important is that you have a projection for what your building ... Capital Improvements

Making a Difference UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on March 01, 2009

we were spending on capital improvements. Eventually, I had to get answers from the managing agent ... Capital Improvements

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