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  Spring 2014
In This Issue
It's Time to Schedule Your Spring Perimeter Check
A Smart Alternative to Fully Funded Depreciation
Learn Why Over 40 LCS Communities Hire zumBrunnen
Six Keys to an Accurate Facility Assessment
zumBrunnen Proud to Announce New Projects
Visit Us at LeadingAge GA & SC, CA, NC, TX & LSN in Rosemont, IL
It's Time to Schedule Your Spring Perimeter Check

 

At least twice a year, you should conduct a Perimeter Check to prevent potential problems. Learn what to look for and how to coordinate yours with our illustrations and quick tips. 

   

 How to Conduct a Perimeter Check 

  
A Smart Alternative to Fully Funded Depreciation 

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 alternative option that makes more sense in many situations.     

  

 Benefits of Threshold Funding  

 

Learn Why Over 40 LCS Communities Hire zumBrunnen

 

zumBrunnen has assisted over 40 LCS Communities with facility assessments, capital replacement budgets and construction monitoring services. Learn why our LCS clients like working with us and how we save them time and money.     

  

How zumBrunnen Assists LCS Communities

 

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance
vs. Preventative Maintenance

 

Preventative Maintenance is a great idea, but what if you could service MEP equipment when it was REALLY necessary 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 Issues

 

6 Keys to an Accurate Facility Condition Assessment 

What are the most commonly overlooked factors in conducting a thorough facility assessment? Have you investigated all key areas of your facility? Contamination and construction details are just two areas for review.

 

 6 Keys to an Accurate Facility Assessment

 

zumBrunnen Proud to Announce New Projects 

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 want to extend a warm welcome to our new clients and express our extreme gratitude to our ongoing clients. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

 

 Learn More About Our Projects and Services

Visit Us at LeadingAge GA & SC, CA, NC, TX 
& LSN in Rosemont, IL

 

April and May are our busiest conference months. We're traveling all across the country! Please come hear our presentations and stop by to say hello.

 

April 2, 2014 - LeadingAge Georgia & South Carolina Annual Conference & Trade Show, Greenville, SC. We will have an exhibit booth.

 

April 30 - May 2, 2014 - LSN Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Rosemont, IL.  We will be co-presenting an educational session titled Can We Afford Our Strategic Plan? Using Strategic Planning Tools on May 2 from 7:30 am to 10:15 am. We will be exhibiting at Booth #617.

 

May 6, 2014 - LeadingAge California Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA. We will be co-presenting an educational session titled Can We Afford and Fund Our Strategic Plan? on May 6 from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm.

 

May 12 - 15, 2014 - LeadingAge North Carolina Annual Conference and Trade Show, Myrtle Beach, SC.  We will be co-presenting an educational session titled Can We Afford our Strategic Plan?  Using the Tools of Capital Assessment and Financial Planning on May 14 from 2:40 pm to 4:00 pm.  We will also have an exhibit booth.

 

May 19, 2014 - LeadingAge Texas Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX. We will be co-presenting an educational session titled Can We Afford Our Strategic Plan? Using the Tools of Capital Assessment & Financial Planning on May 19 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner bringing warmer temperatures and traditional seasonal facilities issues. Keeping facilities cool and the landscape maintained become higher priorities.  

 

Long-range planning is one way to prepare for the future. Using advanced diagnostic tools is a great way to pinpoint energy loss and help improve HVAC efficiency. Our Thermal Studies are a great diagnostic tool to improve efficiency. 
                       
In each issue, we are also delighted to announce new clients. We continue to expand into new markets, just going to show that smart planning is critical for ALL types of business. We are eager to help with your facilities assessments and other planning services, and we also welcome your referrals.

 

Please send us your feedback and suggestions. As Independent Building Consultants, we appreciate the trust you place in us to maximize the value of your facilities.  

Sincerely,

John zumBrunnen
Managing Partner
404-601-4060     

jzumbrunnen@zumbrunnen.com



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