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Spring 2011  
In This Issue
17 Questions You MUST Consider Before Budgeting
Why You NEED a Facilities Condition Assessment
"SEE" How Thermal Imaging Helps Evaluate Construction
FacilityForecast® Version 5.4 Now Available
Upcoming Conferences

17 Questions You MUST Consider Before Budgeting

 

The annual budgeting process is a critical step in managing your facilities. Before you jump into the process, there are many important issues to consider. Does your planning process "prompt" you to consider everything on OUR list?

Are You Considering ALL the Right Issues for Your Budget?

See List of 17 Questions 

 

Why You NEED a Facilities Condition Assessment

 

Creating a capital planning budget without a thorough assessment of your facilities is like driving without a map. You need accurate information to get where you want to go. Find out how a facilities condition assessment plays a pivotal role in the strategic planning process.

Learn why a Facilities Condition Assessment is  

Critical to Your Planning 

  

"SEE" How Thermal Imaging Helps Evaluate Construction

 

How do you make sure facilities are built correctly prior to making the final payment to the contractor? Here's a unique example where an Owner asked us to use our thermographic equipment to evaluate their new facilities.

"SEE" What Our Thermal Imaging Equipment Uncovered 

  

FacilityForecast® Version 5.4 Now Available

You asked for upgrades, and we delivered! The latest version of FacilityForecast
® software introduces more client-friendly features offering you greater control, enhanced functionality and increased funding report options.

Learn More & Upgrade Today 


Upcoming Conferences

 

Sims 2011 Late Winter Conference, Orlando, FL. Conference dates: March 1-3, 2011

  

LSN Annual Meeting & Expo, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL. John zumBrunnen and co-presenter Mario McKenzie, Partner with LarsonAllen LLP, will be speaking on Fundamentals of Strategic Capital Planning: Understanding Your Financial and Physical Health and Capabilities beginning at 11:00 a.m. on March 24. Conference dates: March 23-25, 2011

  

Aging Services of Georgia & South Carolina Joint Conference, Savannah, GA. Conference dates: April 4-6, 2011

  

Spectrum Seminar, Charlotte, NC. Conference dates: April 13-15, 2011

 

Neighborhood Conference & Expo presented by the Community Associations Institute of Georgia, Atlanta, GA. Stop by and see us at Booth #304. Conference date: April 16, 2011 

  

Aging Services of California, Monterey, CA. We will be presenting Strategic Capital Replacement Planning: Real Answers for Real Problems on May 3. Conference dates: May 2-4, 2011

  

NCANPHA 2011 Spring Conference & Trade Show, Asheville, NC. We will be presenting Ensure Mission - Lower Operating Costs: New Solutions for Managers, Executives and Board Members on May 11. Conference dates: May 9-12, 2011  

For our FacilityForecast® fans and fanatics, you have to see the latest version of the software! We have made it even more user-friendly with increased functionality and reports. With version 5.4, you have more control over how you view and manage your data plus dynamic new funding reports that allow you to custom design a replacement reserve-funding plan that works for you.
 

Our new thermal imaging services are becoming increasingly popular! If you have any concerns about "hidden" issues in and around your building such as water penetration, insufficient insulation, or even potential "hot spots" in electrical panels or with mechanical equipment, we can help you "see" what you might be missing!

We also have an active schedule of conferences where we are presenting seminars and attending. We enjoy seeing our colleagues and clients and always look forward to answering your most challenging facilities-related questions!


As always, we welcome y
our feedback and suggestions for future content. Leave suggestions and continue following us on Facebook. 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. 

 

Sincerely,


Tom Doyen
Director of Business Development
404-601-4050
tdoyen@zumbrunnen.com   


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