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THE NEVADA COOPERATOR —
MARCH 2019
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activity), cost, impact on curb appeal, etc. scenario. Once financing is settled, hire
It’s important to partner with knowledge-
able, competent professionals who can the work done.”
help navigate what can sometimes be a
complicated, lengthy process.
“It’s important to consult with engi-
neers and architects, and to have coordi-
nated walk-throughs with contractors,” residents’ lives. “The disruption caused
says Ryan Kinser, Senior Property Man-
ager and Director of Concierge Services (from membrane, paint or prep projects)
for DDG, a real estate company with of-
fices in New York, California, and Florida. ing workers hanging around outside your
“Following reviews, considerations, alter-
nates and proposals, go over everything ed,” cautions Rick. “Neighbors will call
again with an engineering or architec-
tural consultant, and coordinate closely tective canopies, your driveway may need
with the board for
the selection of a
recommended bid-
der and planned
schedule. Vendors
are incorporated in
the standard bid-
ding process, and
may be selected
through
profes-
sional
referrals,
observation
of
work, past bidding
or work on other
jobs. Careful con-
sideration, follow-
up walk-throughs,
scheduling,
and
budgeting all play
a part in selection.”
“Mobilizing a facade project costs indeed be disruptive,” adds Anastasi. “You
money, so you’ll want to engage a struc-
tural engineer or architect,” adds Rick. loss of parking space access, dumpsters
“This will be your best money spent. De-
termine what has to be done at minimum, amenities. It’s a construction zone, and a
as well as what should be done – because large project at a good-sized building can
you don’t want to revisit this next year – take a whole year, so things can come at
and if there is any associated work that residents from every angle, and you have
would be cost effective to do now (Paint-
ing 100 percent of a building elevation
instead of just coating the newly repaired about the extent of construction; boards
areas, for example.) Obtain bids for all or management looking to sugarcoat
these things, and interview contractors things will most likely be confronted by
with your structural engineer’s input and surprised and angry residents. “Commu-
recommendations. Check references. Do nication, notices, and, if necessary, coor-
additional rounds of bidding if needed, dination with neighbors may all play a
until the scope of work and budget are part in the overall construction process,”
established. Explore with insurance to says Kinser. “Compliance with local laws
see if any of the work is covered. Pres-
ent all information to the board. Hold and completion of all work. Safety is also
informational meetings with ownership at a high level of consideration, to ensure
to let them know what is needed, includ-
ing estimates for costs. Speak with banks Health Administration] standards are in-
and get information on financing, which corporated and adhered to.”
depends on cost and available reserve
funds. Obtain info about individual loans
if special assessment is a possible funding
your contractor, get permitted, and get
The degree to which a project will be
disruptive depends on the nature of the
work, but a board should always con-
sider how any construction will impact
by noise (i.e., jackhammers), dust, odor
and general lack of privacy – we’re talk-
30th floor window – cannot be overstat-
the alderman about your sidewalk pro-
to be closed and
front entrances
covered,
resi-
dents can’t go
out on balconies
during
work
hours in case
tools drop.... it
goes on and on.”
“I’ve
had
projects where
I’ve
stripped
right down to
the 2 x 4 studs,
had to take in-
sulation out, you
name it... and
when something
major like that
happens, it will
could have limited access to buildings,
on-site, general noise, closure of certain
to live with that.”
It’s important to be honest and open
and regulations is essential in preparation
that OSHA [Occupational Safety and
n
Mike Odenthal is a staff writer/reporter
for The Nevada Cooperator.
“Communication,
notices, and, if necessary,
coordination with neighbors
may all play a part in the
overall construction process.
Compliance with local
laws and regulations is
essential in preparation and
completion of all work.”
—Ryan Kinser
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