Getting the Most Out of Your Flat Roof With all of that said, there are a few features common to commercial buildings that are a rarity in the residential sector - features that have their own benefits and their own drawbacks. Today, let’s discuss one of those features that are nearly ubiquitous on commercial properties. That feature? Flat roofs. October 9, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Maintenance, Property Management commercial HVAC, exterior maintenance, safety, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »
Striking Storefronts: How to Upgrade Your Brick-and-Mortar’s Front Door If your storefront needs a little attention, here are some thoughts on how to start your revamp. September 11, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management cleaning, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, restaurant, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
EIFS Stucco Systems: A Cause for Concern? EIFS synthetic stucco is one type of siding that has become increasingly common for commercial properties, but property owners who have investigated this exterior wall system may have encountered some alarming stories. So, what's the deal? July 3, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Inspection, Property Investment, Property Maintenance exterior maintenance, safety, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Four D’s of Water Management: Battling The Number One Threat for Every Building To get a better idea of what property inspectors look for in a well-maintained commercial building, let's discuss how the “Four D’s” combat rain, snow, and all forms of moisture intrusion. June 5, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Inspection, Property Maintenance, Property Management commercial landscaping, exterior maintenance 0 0 Comment Read More »
Proptech in 2024: How Innovative Technologies are Changing CRE Proptech is a catch-all term referring to the cross section of new technologies with residential and commercial real estate. May 22, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management business tips, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, interior maintenance, real estate trends, safety, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »
Skybridges: “Solving” the Modern Downtown From the farms to the city, from simple dugout homes in the prairies to towering high-rise skyscrapers in bustling downtowns, there are many aspects of the modern world that would leave the architects and engineers of yesteryear amazed. April 24, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment, Property Maintenance apartment, commercial HVAC, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, hotel, interior maintenance, office space, real estate trends, restaurant, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
Taking Steps to Improve Your Property’s Walkability In the face of increasing urbanization where city center locations are in high demand, one property trait that's been steadily gaining attention is walkability. March 13, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management apartment, business tips, commercial landscaping, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
Historic Restoration: How People Save Buildings with a Story Restoring and renovating historic buildings can be costly and time-consuming, but the cultural, educational, and economic benefits down the road often make the effort worthwhile. February 28, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance building renovation, business tips, exterior maintenance, interior maintenance 0 0 Comment Read More »
Commercial Maintenance Tips: How to Care for Your Commercial HVAC System For property managers or owners unfamiliar with the intricacies of commercial HVAC, this guide provides essential information and helpful tips. February 14, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Maintenance, Property Management commercial HVAC, exterior maintenance, hotel, interior maintenance, office space, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
Landscaping and Exterior Maintenance Red Flags for Commercial Properties Our expert property inspectors at NPI have had the benefit of walking the grounds of countless commercial properties over the years. In doing so, we have identified a few trends in landscaping or exterior maintenance that are too commonly neglected. May 17, 2023 By sma Commercial Inspection, Property Maintenance, Property Management commercial landscaping, exterior maintenance 0 0 Comment Read More »