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In 2016, numerous people were hurt or died when a balcony from an apartment building sheared off. Using composite wood rather than pneumatically treated wood and letting the balcony get wet before enclosing it resulted in lawsuits against the building contractors.

Many California buildings, especially in San Francisco, are over 50 years old. Because of this, owners must be vigilant to ensure their buildings are maintained.

If you plan to undertake a project, you must assemble the right team. You can have all the best intentions and financial muscle, but it can still go wrong. Many undertake projects that waste time and money because of such factors as poor personnel selection. If you are not a professional in the construction industry, hiring someone who is should be your priority. 

The Senate Bill 326 Balcony Bill is from August 30, 2019. It is the result of a tragedy in 2015 involving young adults at a birthday party when the balcony structure they were on collapsed, killing five and injuring seven. One of the seven also died later from injuries.

In this month's newsletter, we're giving tips to Community Managers and Boards on how to navigate through the complex process of project planning and construction. Our goal is to instill confidence within your board to make informed decisions regarding the repair needs of your community.

Scope development is one of the most important pieces when it comes to starting a project. When you hire AD Magellan Construction Planning and Management for Scope Developement & Bid Facilitation we provide a clear concise scope of work to the bidders

Did you know that all residential buildings that contain a minimum of 4 total dwelling units need to be tested for asbestos before starting any interior or exterior work?

Big projects don’t have to be a big headache. Hiring an experienced construction manager will allow you to tackle everything else on your to do list while your project is completed on time and on budget. In addition to cost and time, there are several other benefits to hiring a construction manager.

A single roof leak can cause an average of $15,000 in repairs alone, not to mention possible displacement or loss of rental income. Regular preventative maintenance will have a major impact on the long-term performance of your roofing system.

Hello to all my HOA community managers and board members! Life has undoubtedly switched upon us these past few weeks! One of the things I keep reading in regard to staying positive and productive is to keep a routine. Still, as we all are seeing, the routine of the HOA world has been turned upside down. Managers have had to work from their homes, non-essential work has halted, vendors have had to reduce their hours, and we have all been trying to figure out how to maintain healthy and safe practices for residents during this unique emergency.