A Full Spectrum of engineering services
Kipcon Engineering
Engage. Envision. Engineer.
Engineers devoted to maintaining and enhancing the property value of your community.
From Reserve Studies and Inspections to Engineering Design, the financial and physical health of your community is our priority.
Building Design Services
Site Design Services
Bidding & Contract Administration
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Transition Studies
Building & Site Inspections
Cooling Towers and Air-Cooled Condensers
About Kipcon Engineering
Kipcon is a full-service engineering firm dedicated to maintaining your community’s property values. We are a team of Professional Engineers, Licensed Inspectors, Drone Pilots, and Reserve Specialists committed to enhancing the physical and financial stability of your property through innovative services and years of experience. We provide a wide variety of services, from consultations on repairs and replacements to inspection services and Reserve and Transition Studies.
Kipcon’s founder Mitchell H. Frumkin, PE, RS, helped develop the National Reserve Study Standards of the Community Associations Institute and continues to be a leader in the Reserve Study space. Community associations of all sizes trust Kipcon to prepare personalized Reserve Studies which provide for adequate funding without overfunding.When it comes to Transition Studies, he Chaired the national task force which developed the Best Practices paper on Transition which is the basis for the advanced level course , Managing Developing Communities.
Our clients include community associations and property owners of all types of facilities. What sets us apart is our drive to understand and address your needs with your community’s property values in mind.
You can learn more about Kipcon and our track record of delivering industry excellence for our clients here.
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The Life Cycle of Your Community
As community association experts, we understand that every community has its own unique life cycle. Using our knowledge of industry best practices, we are here to guide you through maintaining the many moving parts of your community.
Reserve Study + ™
Kipcon is the industry leader in reserve studies. Our founder, Mitch Frumkin, PE, RS chaired the national task force that developed both the National Reserve Study Standards of the Community Associations Institute and the Reserve Specialist Designation. This budget planning tool provides both financial and physical analysis of your community’s common elements and a straightforward plan for their replacement.
The goal of our study is to keep your community adequately funded and prepared for major future replacement projects. If you are currently underfunded, our funding plan starts with your current annual contribution and gradually changes to reach adequate funding.
Wondering if your Community Association is adequately funded?
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Transition Studies
Foster a seamless transition from developer to association ownership with Kipcon’s guidance and expertise.
Kipcon’s founder Mitch Frumkin, PE, RS chaired the joint task force between the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) that worked to create a standard for this critical process, publishing the paper Best Practices: Transition. These best practices are ingrained in our studies, as we review potential defects, provide recommendations regarding the community’s Reserve Study adequacy, and evaluate general conformance with the community’s design drawings.
With over 30 years of experience preparing Transition Studies, we are familiar with the typical problem areas encountered throughout the transition process, and we pride ourselves in making this process as smooth and non-confrontational as possible.
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Building & Site Inspections
You can trust our licensed inspectors, and engineers to guide you through solving building and site-related issues within your property. From structural surveys to drainage assessments, our inspections are thorough and informed by over 30 years of experience. We also utilize drone technology that improves accuracy and keeps the process as cost-effective as possible.
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Building / Site Specifications and Design Drawings
Explore Kipcon’s Building Design Services
Explore Kipcon’s Site Design Services
Whether you are preparing for a planned replacement or addressing an emergency repair, Kipcon is here to provide you with detailed, straightforward specifications and drawings designed for your unique project.
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Bidding & Contract Administration
After plans for replacement or repair are finalized, Kipcon can guide you through the remainder of the project with our bidding and contract administration services. We will work with you to prepare a list of preferred bidders, solicit, and analyze bids, and attend meetings to present our recommendations.
When construction begins, we can provide contract administration services, overseeing construction on a regular basis to check general conformance to the contract. We will be there every step of the way, from project start to finish.
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The Kipcon Team
Our team is composed of trained and credentialed experts including engineers, inspectors and reserve specialists.
We stay at the forefront of technological innovation and advances in our field so that we can offer you cutting-edge solutions to your most pressing challenges.
The Kipcon team consistently delivers unparalleled, personal service and is always attentive and solutions focused as we move through your project. And this client-centered approach means we will continue to raise the bar for our industry as well.
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Cooling Towers and Air-Cooled Condensers
Our specialized expertise includes structural design and inspections of cooling towers and air-cooled condensers.
This includes cooling towers of all types and materials including wood, fiberglass and concrete of both the counterflow and crossflow configurations.
Our air-cooled condenser expertise includes structural upgrades as well as evaluations for the addition of performance enhancing wind screens.
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As a Community Association Manager I've worked with Kipcon now for about 3 years and have always had wonderful experiences. Whether it is with reserve studies, inspections, seminars or webinars I have always been impressed with their professionalism and knowledge. I would recommend them to anyone in need of their services.
Brendan P.
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SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE
WEBINARS
Our team takes pride in sharing our knowledge with clients so that they can make informed decisions about their community association, projects and needs.
While we’re a comprehensive firm that takes the guesswork out of the engineering process, we also know that you may want to gain clarity on the process as well.
So, if you’re looking to maximize and maintain the property values of your commercial property or community association, Kipcon has a 30+ year reputation for excellence.
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BLOGS
Understanding the Community Association Transition Process
There are approximately 328,500 community associations in the US and that number is growing fast. With all of these community associations forming, it’s vital to consider one of the most crucial processes related to their success: Transition. Community transition is...
Kipcon’s Founder Leads The Way On The Intersection of Reserve Studies, Inspections, and Maintenance
In light of the recent Florida high-rise collapse, The Community Association Institute (CAI) created a number of national task forces to develop public policy regarding reserve studies, building inspections, and maintenance. Notably, Kipcon’s founder Mitchell Frumkin...
Wood Deck Safety Starts With Proper Structure, Inspection, and Maintenance
May is Deck Safety Month and if your community has wood decks, it’s important to understand the common issues that impact deck safety. Wood decks are best described as flat surfaces that extend out from a home and are generally connected to that building while being...
Prevent Spring Flooding With Proper Detention Basin Maintenance
April Showers can bring May flowers and flooding to your community if you don’t maintain your detention basin properly. Just about every community has a detention basin but you may not know much about them. A detention basin is a basin carved into the ground to...
Kipcon Engineering Receives Top Honors at Annual CAI-NJ Event
On February 24th, 2022, CAI-NJ held their annual awards celebration where Kipcon Engineering received the Business Partner of the Year Award. Each year this prestigious award is presented to a Business Partner Member who has contributed significantly to the chapter....
New Lender Requirements for Condominium and Cooperative Projects Introduced by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
A little over a year ago, Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, FL, collapsed resulting in the deaths of 98 people. A multitude of investigations revealed that construction defects, long-term water infiltration, and years of deferred maintenance may have...
