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Breaking into the condominium industry is harder than it should be. Not necessarily because there is a shortage of work. Not because there aren't talented contractors, consultants, trades, and service providers trying to help. The difficulty is often simply getting in front of the right people. The condominium industry is built heavily around relationships. Property managers have contractors they trust. Engineers have companies they have worked with before. Boards often rely

When a building undertakes a major construction project, there is rarely a shortage of professionals involved. There may be engineers, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, property managers and board members all participating in the project. Everyone has responsibilities. Everyone has deliverables. Everyone has contracts. But there is one question that building owners, condominium corporations and property managers should be asking much earlier: Who is

When condominium boards and business owners review their operating budgets, security systems can sometimes be treated as an area where costs can be reduced. A lower-priced camera system, fewer cameras, limited access control, or outdated equipment may appear to provide immediate savings. However, choosing the cheapest option does not necessarily mean the property is adequately protected. Security should not simply create the appearance of safety. It should provide reliable pr

Before a project officially starts, the foundation is already being built. A strong start does not happen on the first day of work. It happens during planning, review, coordination, and proper communication before crews, contractors, vendors, or stakeholders begin moving.