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Tips to Maximize Your Facilities
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Winter 2015
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Doug McMillan Named President of zumBrunnen
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zumBrunnen, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Doug McMillan, P.E., to President of the company effective January 1, 2015. McMillan succeeds John zumBrunnen who has served in this position since founding the company in 1989. John zumBrunnen will continue to serve as CEO of the firm. Please help us in congratulating Doug on his promotion.
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Curious About "Life Term" Budgeting?
Set Up an Online Meeting to See a Live Demo!
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zumBrunnen's reserve study solutions simplify the capital planning and budgeting process and offer "life term" projections to align income with expenses. zumBrunnen's easy-to-use FacilityForecast® software offers quick-click updates to cost data and inflation rates plus an array of report options. Want to see it in action? Please contact us to set up a private GoToMeeting session where we will answer your questions and demonstrate our unique solutions.
Contact Us to Set Up a Private Online Demo
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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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Predictive Maintenance vs. Preventive Maintenance
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Preventive 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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Unique Challenges of
Constructing Athletic Facilities
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Building athletic facilities with multiple and hybrid venues, and varying levels of use, are some of the most complex projects to undertake. Indoor athletic centers most often are the "catch-all" facility. These facilities may be used by most or even all departments and require support services such as: food, security, IT, etc. They serve every member of your staff, student body members, their families and the community at large. Learn more about the factors to consider to ensure a successful project.
Lessons Learned in Constructing Athletic Facilities
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What's the Right Type of Funding Plan for You?
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Did you know there are five different types of reserve study funding plans? This summary provides a quick overview of the different types of plans. If you need assistance in selecting the best type of plan, we are eager to help. Please call 404-601-4050.
Summary of Reserve Study Funding Plans
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Visit Us at LeadingAge GA & SC Annual Trade Show
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April 20-22, 2015 - LeadingAge Georgia & South Carolina Annual Trade Show, Hilton Head, SC. We will be presenting an educational session titled Building for the Future - A Pathway to Successful Facility and Strategic Planning on April 21 at 2:00 PM. We will also have a booth at the trade show.
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A very belated Happy New Year to you. It's hard to believe we are already in the last week of January.
The new year brought exciting changes for me. As of January 1, 2015, I became President of zumBrunnen. John will remain active in the company as CEO, but I will manage the day-to-day operations. I welcome your comments, suggestions and questions as I transition into this exciting new position.
In each newsletter, we offer seasonal tips and a variety of articles on facility assessments, budgeting, and reserve studies. If there are other topics you would like us to include, please let me know.
We are also delighted to announce new clients in each newsletter. Smart planning is critical for every market niche, and we are pleased to serve as a partner and help with facilities assessments and other budgeting and planning services. We appreciate the trust our clients place in us to maximize the value of their facilities.
Sincerely,
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