Quarterly news, advice and resources to help you maximize the value of your facilities. November 2010 In This Issue Learn How Thermal Imaging Saves Money Stop Water Intrusion in its Tracks Predictive Maintenance vs Preventative Maintenance Upcoming Conferences: FAHSA, ASHA, Aging Services of Minnesota Learn How Thermal Imaging Saves Money Imagine having the ability to look inside walls and equipment to diagnose even the most villainous building enemies including water penetration, energy loss and substandard construction. With thermal imaging, you won't believe what you can "see". See How Better Diagnostics = Fewer Costly Surprises Stop Water Intrusion in its Tracks Water intrusion is a problem all facilities face and the costs of repairs can be staggering. However, the solutions are often simple and inexpensive if you can find the water penetration before "real" troubles develop. With thermal imaging, you can detect otherwise "invisible" water penetration and stop the problem in its tracks. See Real Life Images of Water Intrusion Predictive Maintenance vs Preventative Maintenance Preventative Maintenance is the standard in the industry, but what if you could confirm that costly work was REALLY necessary and not just based on a routine schedule? With Predictive Maintenance using infrared thermography, you can actually "see" when tasks need to be performed. "See" How Thermal Imaging Locates MEP Maintenance Issues Upcoming Conferences: FAHSA, ASHA, Aging Services of Minnesota Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (FAHSA) 17th Annual Maintenance & Environmental Services Workshop at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, FL - November 30, 2010.  John zumBrunnen, President, will be presenting a session on how to Lower Your Overall Operating Expenses: Assess-Plan-Execute. American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) 2011 Annual Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ - January 16-18, 2011. Be on the look out for Tom Doyen our Director of Business Development. Aging Services of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN - February 9-11, 2011. Tom Doyen will be presenting Strategic Capital Planning: Real Answers for Real Problems on February 9 from 12:30-2:00pm. Our new thermal imaging services will benefit your projects through enhanced building diagnostics and improved property condition assessments. We have fully trained senior project managers on staff and look forward to providing this valuable service on your future projects. We have an active schedule of conferences coming up, and enjoyed seeing so many of our Senior Living clients and friends at this year's AAHSA convention. For those of you with a FacilityForecast® study, if it has been over two years since your last update, it is time for a refresh. We will follow up with you soon to ensure your study is current and viable. As always, your feedback and suggestions for future content are most welcome. Thank you for choosing zumBrunnen as your Independent Building Consultant! We appreciate the trust you place in us to maximize the value of your facilities.   Best wishes. Cordially, Tom Doyen Director of Business Development 404-601-4050 tdoyen@zumbrunnen.com Looking for More Current Tips? Follow the New zumBrunnen Blog New Projects East Georgia College Student Housing Golden LivingCenter - Sheboygan, WI Saint Scholastica Monastery