Water infiltration is a significant concern for many communities. It is defined as the uncontrolled movement of water, water vapor or moisture to areas of a building that are unwanted and undesired. Water infiltration can occur in any type of residential building and...
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...
Winter brings a variety of concerns when it comes to community building maintenance: From roof issues to frozen pipes to how to treat icy roads and parking areas. At Kipcon we help our clients understand and implement protective measures that help to mitigate the...
In today’s blog, we’re exploring what reserve studies are, how to understand adequate reserve funding, and the changes that lie ahead when it comes to reserve studies and the funding associations may need to consider as part of providing for both the budgetary...
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...
