Winter is on the way, so we’re not too far from snow and freezing temperatures. If you live in Ohio, you already know there’s a list of things that you need to winterize around your property before winter weather hits. And if you’re a property manager, you know that winterization isn’t just necessary inside your […]
When you’re investing in a civil construction project, the last thing you want is to have unexpected costs pop up along the way. One of the ways to prevent this from happening is to understand up front what goes in to the many process of site work and site preparation, and have estimations as to […]
As a business owner, there are two basic ways in which you can supply water to your commercial property; you can either opt for well water or city water supply systems. It might seem like going with one or the other is a no-brainer for your business, but there are many considerations that should weigh […]
As a property manager or owner, you already know how imperative proper maintenance is. Yes, the likes of regular HVAC tune-ups, landscape management and floor cleaning is crucial, but these are hardly the only things that need to be cared for and maintained on your property. One often overlooked – yet crucial – apparatus that […]
Here in central Ohio, as in much of the country, there was a tremendous building boom back in the 1960s and 1970s to meet the demands of the burgeoning Baby Boomer generation. Back then, asbestos was thought to be a reliable, cost-effective fire retardant, and heat insulator. It became part and parcel of many homes […]
Water leakage can occur on any water system in your home at any time. Most water leakages are easily identifiable because they happen on piping systems that are easy to see. However, water leakages also occur in water systems that are installed underground. They can be difficult to spot, but with the right skills and […]
Storm sewer drainage systems are crucial in the prevention of flooding. They help to divert excess rain and groundwater which runs off impervious surfaces such as parking lots, roofs, paved streets, and sidewalks into nearby waterways through a system of drains and underground pipes. Storm sewer systems can range in design from simple residential drainage […]
Parts of Ohio can experience intense downpours which inflict great damage to residential subdivisions and commercial properties. The property manager’s job is to prevent this from happening as much as possible so residents and tenants can continue to enjoy the property, without creating a solution that detracts from the property’s appearance. Fortunately, there are many […]
Commercial property builds differ from residential property builds due to matters of scale, zoning, and complexity. Knowing what to expect in every phase of the commercial development process will help you manage your expectations and hold vendors accountable. 5 Steps to Commercial Property Development Here’s your guide to what to expect with commercial property development. […]
Trash happens. But commercial properties shouldn’t let the trash define them. A concrete dumpster area that handles refuse in an aesthetically minded and functional way lets visitors see dumpsters without really noticing them. It all begins with a concrete dumpster pad that can withstand the stresses imposed on it. Why You Should Be Using a […]