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Building safety

The Building Desk

BUILDING FINANCE Reserves and Special Assessments: What Owners Are Hearing in the News Discussions around building reserves and special assessments are more prominent than ever for condo and co-op owners in Florida. Recent legislative changes aim to bolster financial stability for critical structural repairs, shaping how boards plan for the future. Read more → BUILDING MAINTENANCE Hurricane Season and the Building Envelope: Keeping Water and Salt Out In Florida's unique coastal environment, protecting your building's structural integrity means vigilantly maintaining its exterior. The building envelope is the first line of defense against the twin threats of hurricane-force winds, driving rain, and corrosive salt air. Read more → STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY Balconies, Railings, and Garages: Understanding Your Building's Most Vulnerable Components Certain parts of any building, especially in Florida's environment, naturally show signs of wear and tear sooner than others. Balconies, railings, and parking garages are often among the first to require close attention. Read more → BUILDING SAFETY Understanding Your Building's Engineer's Report: Phase One and Phase Two Engineer's reports are essential documents for ensuring the health and safety of your condominium or co-op building. Learning to interpret the findings of both Phase One and Phase Two assessments can empower boards to make informed decisions about maintenance and necessary repairs. Read more → BUILDING SAFETY Understanding Concrete Spalling Near the Coast: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Building Concrete spalling is a common issue for buildings in coastal Florida, particularly in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This process involves concrete deterioration, often linked to the unique challenges of our saltwater environment, and understanding it is crucial for building safety and longevity. Read more →
BUILDING FINANCE Reserves and Special Assessments: What Owners Are Hearing in the News Read more → BUILDING MAINTENANCE Hurricane Season and the Building Envelope: Keeping Water and Salt Out Read more → STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY Balconies, Railings, and Garages: Understanding Your Building's Most Vulnerable Components Read more → BUILDING SAFETY Understanding Your Building's Engineer's Report: Phase One and Phase Two Read more → BUILDING SAFETY Understanding Concrete Spalling Near the Coast: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Building Read more → BUILDING SAFETY Milestone Inspections in Plain Terms: What Boards Should Do This Year Read more →