AVAILABLE SERVICES |
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| A. |
Architecture/Interior Design
Remodeling of Lobby, Corridors, Meeting Room, Fitness Room, etc. |
| B. |
Infrastructure Improvements
Repairs and/or replacements of existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems. |
| C. |
Facade Improvements
Repair and/or replacement of exterior fenestration, balconies, decorative elements, and major building components. |
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| A. |
Ongoing Maintenance and Repair Program
Visual inspection of the building’s exterior with a City required report. |
| B. |
Critical Examination Report
Hands-on
examination, repair, and maintenance recommendations, and a City
required detailed report with photographs and drawings. |
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| A. |
General Property Examination
Review of all interior common areas, site, and exterior construction. |
| B. |
Unit Owner Questionnaire
Provide
a questionnaire to evaluate the overall condition of limited common
areas within the building. Information obtained from this questionnaire
will be used by the owner(s) to address common concerns and plan future
improvements. |
| C. |
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems (MEP) Evaluation
General
review of MEP construction in common and limited common areas. Includes
interviews with the Chief Engineer and maintenance companies. Upon
request, we can provide a detailed review or address a specific concern
with the assistance of a special MEP engineering consultant or
contractor. |
| D. |
Conveyance System Evaluation (Elevators)
General
review of elevator construction in common areas. Upon request, we can
provide a detailed review or address a specific concern with the
assistance of a special elevator consultant. |
| E. |
Curtain Wall (Engineered Exterior Skin) Evaluation
General
review of an engineered wall system. Upon request, we can provide a
detailed review, “peer” review, or address a specific concern with the
assistance of a special wall systems consultant. |
| F. |
Review Association and Management Files
Review documents to evaluate the potential for replacements and repairs. Focus on patterns of complaints. |
G. |
General Report
Provide
comments and recommendations. The Report shall include Life/Safety,
Construction Quality, and Design Quality issues. Life/Safety issues
will have the non-compliance reference numbers from the governing
building code. Major Construction Quality issues will have
non-compliance references from the related trade publications. All
photographs will be copied on a computer disc (or similar format) for
ease of viewing and distribution. |
| H. |
List of Extraordinary Repairs
Provide
a list of outstanding items requiring replacement, repair, or
completion. Additional information can be added such as
priorities, trade responsible for the work, and approximate costs. |
Reserve Studies
(Full or partial Engineering Report required prior to starting a Reserve Study.) |
| A. |
Estimating Services
Provide
general estimating services for the repair and/or replacement of the
property's main elements. Includes providing preliminary estimates for
upcoming major repair projects. |
| B. |
Special Estimating Services
Solicit
preliminary estimates from contractors to address specific concerns
(e.g., repair/replacement of masonry, concrete, roofing, etc.). |
| C. |
Expense and Funding Analysis
Review
property and management financial reports, consult with the Association
Treasurer and/or Finance Committee, provide a Useful Life and
Replacement Schedule, and provide an Annual Expense Schedule for the
next 20 years. |
| D. |
Reserve Options
Provide Annual Expense Schedules with different contribution paths for Client evaluation. |
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| A. |
Construction Rules
Update existing or develop new remodeling rules for Unit Owner improvements. |
| B. |
Unit Reviews
Review Unit Owner construction documents and provide site visits to review Unit Owner construction. |
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| A. |
Green Improvements
Provide options for making the property more energy efficient, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
Evaluate sustainable options with regard to terms of technical viability
and potential long-term savings. Provide a long-term Green
improvement program in which sustainable improvements are
established. Assist with construction and implementation of said
improvements. |
| B. |
Green Reserve Studies
Provide
a 20-year capital improvement plan incorporating reasonable sustainable
strategies over a realistic time frame. We will include an analysis of
green reserve expenses as well as related green operation savings. |
| C. |
Green Construction Rules
Create
a rider or update existing remodeling rules to include options for owners to improve the energy efficiency of their apartment, reduce water
usage, and improve indoor air quality. Following these guidelines to
improve the common areas will create a more livable and valuable
property over time. |
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Assistance with evaluations and improvements to meet municipal requirements. |
