How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in 2013
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Smart planning is the key to long-term success. Learn how our Campus Wide FacilityForecast® Study can save you time and prevent costly mistakes in 2013.
See How FacilityForecast® Improves Long-Term Planning
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Key Questions You MUST Ask Before Budgeting
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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?
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Facilities Audit Helps Woodward Academy Plan for Future
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"Our primary goal for the facilities audit was to develop a model to more accurately forecast for the future. With the FacilityForecast® Software system, we now have a centralized database and the ability to forecast out 20 years to better plan what we need to address and level out big ticket items each year." -Barbara Egan, Vice President,Woodward Academy
Learn How zumBrunnen Assisted Woodward Academy
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Predictive Maintenance vs. Preventative Maintenance
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Preventative Maintenance is a great idea, but what if you could service MEP equipment when it was REALLY necessary and not just based on a routine or 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
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Highland Hospital Benefits from Construction Monitoring
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"zumBrunnen and its Senior Project Manager, Dan Williams, were a key member of our Project Team and provided us timely support and approval of the Contractor pay applications. The communication was excellent and was one of the reasons that the project was completed on budget and on schedule. The monthly reports were an excellent chronology of the project. Dan was a pleasure to work with." Mike Casdorph, Director of Facility Development and Construction, Highland Hospital
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A Smart Alternative to Fully Funded Depreciation
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When helping clients prepare Reserve Studies, we are often asked if they should stick to the national standards for a Fully Funded Plan (100% of depreciation). We have an alternate option that makes more sense in many situations.
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zumBrunnen Announces New Projects
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Smart facilities planning is critical for ALL types of business, and we are proud to announce a large number of new projects with clients across the country. We are assisting in many industries including: senior living, healthcare, multifamily, churches, condos, home owner associations and more! We appreciate your business!
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It's hard to believe 2013 is here! As you are planning for the new year, please keep our services in mind. Our systems make long-term planning and budgeting an easy and accurate process.
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.
We are thankful for our clients and our continued business growth into new markets. Smart facilities planning is critical for all businesses, and we are eager to help with a broad range of facilities assessments and facilities planning services. We also welcome your referrals.
As Independent Building Consultants, we appreciate the trust you place in us to maximize the value of your facilities. All of us at zumBrunnen wish you a joyous and prosperous New Year.
Sincerely,
John zumBrunnen President 404-601-4060 jzumbrunnen@zumbrunnen.com
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