by Chelsea Brodmerkel | Apr 17, 2025 | Bidding & Contract Administration, Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
As the snow (finally) melts and temperatures rise, spring presents the perfect opportunity to focus on seasonal maintenance to ensure the structural integrity of your building and property. Over time, wear and tear can take a toll on your building, and regular...
by Chelsea Brodmerkel | Jan 6, 2025 | Bidding & Contract Administration, Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
Pavement maintenance is a crucial aspect of managing a community association. Whether it’s a condo complex, townhouse development, or a homeowners’ association (HOA), well-maintained roadways, parking lots, and driveways contribute to safety, curb appeal,...
by John Rod | Jun 30, 2023 | Bidding & Contract Administration
Blueprints play a vital role in many of the major capital needs projects an Association faces. The ability to read and understand blueprints is critical and gives managers and board members an edge when navigating through the various phases of these projects....
by John Rod | Mar 31, 2023 | Bidding & Contract Administration
Selecting the right contractor and navigating contract administration can be a challenging prospect. But at Kipcon we’ve been helping our clients move through each step in this process with ease and peace of mind for years. So today, we’re offering insight into what...
by John Rod | Mar 2, 2023 | Bidding & Contract Administration
For many community associations, the process of requesting bids can be stressful. After all, you’re sending your construction documents to an array of potential bidders and then spending hours sifting through the responses you’ve received and hoping the bids are...
by John Rod | Jan 24, 2023 | Bidding & Contract Administration, Building & Site Inspections
Each year associations across the country hire firms to create documents that offer contractors instructions on how to address issues with their buildings. These documents, referred to as specifications, outline the materials, scope of work, and other details for a...