Anticipation hung in the air as Pinnacle Senior Vice President Raymond Van Beveren waited for the “interview.” The standing room only crowd, uncharacteristic for a property maintenance-oriented session at a multifamily conference, stifled a few giggles as the applicant, a broad-shouldered man, sauntered to the stage. “I’m here, I’m here!” he said as the crowd[…]
There are no two ways about it: your maintenance team is often the face of your apartment community. So, why not show your appreciation for the value they add to the overall operation of the property and their contribution to resident satisfaction? The New Year is the perfect time to say a special thanks with[…]
Converting an old or broken water fountain into an attractive, low-maintenance amenity is a great way to welcome guests and residents while making a statement for water conservation.
Replacing an apartment water heater that is already a tight fit may pose a big challenge for properties starting next year. With the addition of more insulation, residential water heaters are expected to grow to meet National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 efficiency mandates that go into effect April 16, 2015. Water heater manufacturers[…]
Want fewer service requests this holiday season? How many of your residents will be traveling or entertaining company this season? Help them ensure everything goes smoothly and potentially prevent last-minute service calls by sharing this helpful list with residents before they realize a service order is needed in the midst of the holiday rush! Be[…]
A wetter and cooler summer in many parts of the country is setting the stage for what could be an opportunity for apartments to have some stunning winter landscape.
Just as June signifies the beginning of summer, it also marks the arrival of June bugs and their often-feared offspring: the white grub worm. Here are three signs that could indicate you have a grub worm infestation.
With a teaching style that mixes passion and conviction with humor, NAA’s National Safety and Maintenance Instructor Paul Rhodes takes the often-mundane curriculum of maintenance practices and safety and makes it electric.
As apartment construction volumes increase across the U.S., each new apartment community is an opportunity to install strategic landscaping and water conservation practices.
By 2020, there will be no more R-22 refrigerant produced, leading property managers to decide whether to replace air conditioning units or retrofit them with alternative refrigerants.
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