The Building Doctor Show
We’ll help you diagnose your sick building! Buildings differ from one community to the next, but when you have new volunteers joining your Board every few years (or every few months… you know who you are) it can feel IMPOSSIBLE to keep up with maintenance, bylaws, and budgets. Ask the Building Doctor your questions and listen to the struggles of other Board members just like you. Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for The Building Doctor Show. Free and open to Boards, homeowners, and managers! Just register for the next live webinar using the link below, and submit your questions and pictures! Listen here every Wednesday, or join us LIVE at 3:30pm (Pacific time) on the last Tuesday of every month! https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show The Building Doctor Show is brought to you by J2 Building Consultants — an engineering, design, and construction management firm specializing in building envelope design, testing, performance assessment of construction-related damage, and facilitation of remediation repairs. We provide building envelope inspections and design, engineering assessments and calculations, project management, and contract administration for a variety of buildings and ownership groups. J2 has experts in building envelope study, forensic analysis, building science, waterproofing, and insurance claim resolution for condominiums, apartments, and commercial buildings. We also support our building owner clients, attorneys, and contractors with expert witness services.
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Episodes
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
"What should be included in my fall maintenance checklist?"
"Is it necessary to service the HVAC system before winter?"
"I've heard my neighbor had ice dams on the roof last winter. How can I prevent it?"
"Should I remove the portable air-conditioner before winter comes?"
In this episode, Building Doctor Jens answers some questions about fall maintenance tips to protect your building. This podcast is part of our monthly free webinar. If you want the full experience of the show, you can sign up here: Building Doctor Show: Monthly Webinar (j2consultants.com)
What's in this show:
Autumn Armor – The Importance of Fall Maintenance
Start with A Physical Inspection
Inspect and Address Leaks
Check Windows and Doors
Clean Roofs and Gutters
Prepare Decks and Patios
Landscaping Tips
Other Items
Action Items
Q/A
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
"What should be included in my fall maintenance checklist?"
"Is it necessary to service the HVAC system before winter?"
"I've heard my neighbor had ice dams on the roof last winter. How can I prevent it?"
"Should I remove the portable air-conditioner before winter comes?"
In this episode, Building Doctor Jens walks you through the fall maintenance tips to protect your building, helps you keep your property in top shape before the rains hit. The goal of this show is to give you the resources and timing triggers to get your community ready for the Fall and Winter weather.
What's in this show:
Autumn Armor – The Importance of Fall Maintenance
Start with A Physical Inspection
Inspect and Address Leaks
Check Windows and Doors
Clean Roofs and Gutters
Prepare Decks and Patios
Landscaping Tips
Other Items
Action Items
Q/A
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
"I have found my perfect condo that I’m making an offer on, now what?"
"Is a home inspection necessary for a condo?"
"What is a reserve study and why does it matter?"
"I got the CC&R’s and other paperwork at signing, but I have no idea what they are all about…"
"Will I be kicked out by the HOA if my dog barks too much? What are the rules regarding pets in the condo community?"
In this show, Building Doctor Jens walks you through the key condo docs of an actual case, to see how crazy this association will be to live in - hint, they can take your dog, they can make you clean your unit, they can take your hot-tub, and they can fine you for “free speech” signs! If you think that’s crazy, find your own CC&Rs and Rules now and read them during the show and put your questions and concerns in the comments – we will see whose rules are the best!
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What's in this show:
The Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
Understand the Key Condo Docs
What is really in my CC&Rs and HOA Rules?
Live Q&A
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
"I have found my perfect condo that I’m making an offer on, now what?"
"Is a home inspection necessary for a condo?"
"What is a reserve study and why does it matter?"
"I got the CC&R’s and other paperwork at signing, but I have no idea what they are all about…"
"Will I be kicked out by the HOA if my dog barks too much? What are the rules regarding pets in the condo community?"
In this show, Building Doctor Jens walks you through the key condo docs of an actual case, to see how crazy this association will be to live in - hint, they can take your dog, they can make you clean your unit, they can take your hot-tub, and they can fine you for “free speech” signs! If you think that’s crazy, find your own CC&Rs and Rules now and read them during the show and put your questions and concerns in the comments – we will see whose rules are the best!
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What's in this show:
The Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
Understand the Key Condo Docs
What is really in my CC&Rs and HOA Rules?
Live Q&A
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
This podcast is part of J2 Building Consultants’ free webinar: The Building Doctor Show. To watch the show and view the video recording, Register for the LIVE Zoom webinar.
"We are ready to start repairs, but the bank said we need to hire a project manager to oversee the repairs..."
"We've done an assessment for the building and already collected the money, but we didn't plan for unforeseen damages..."
"The contractor provided a change order from their original scope of work to have the repairs meet code..."
If you've encountered these situations, tune in to our upcoming Building Doctor Show to learn Construction Best Practices and J2 Standard of Care for condominiums. We are going to guide you through the ups and downs!
👨🦰 Guest: Neil Schiffman, Senior Community Manager at FCS Community Management. Neil excels in fostering strong relationships with homeowners' associations and condominium boards, ensuring seamless operations and vibrant community living. His comprehensive knowledge in property and community management allows him to effectively address and resolve issues. With the dedication to maintaining high standards of service and a proactive approach, Neil joins us on the Building Doctor Show to discuss best practices for Community Managers.
📺 Webinar registration link ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show
📱 Schedule a Call with The Building Doctor ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/consultant-on-call
📄 Read about Jim Kessler's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jim-kessler
🎧 RATE US 5 Stars on Spotify! ➜ https://open.spotify.com/show/6M6aU7naGkZznxwdD5xoRW
🏢 Read the Coastal Condominium Care blog post ➜ https://blog.j2consultants.com/coastal-condos
Topics:
Situations that Cause Headaches
J2 Ways to Avoid Headaches
Best Practices: What, How, Who, When
J2 Standard of Care
Steps to A Healthy Building
Live Q&A
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
This podcast is part of J2 Building Consultants’ free webinar: The Building Doctor Show. To watch the show and view the video recording, Register for the LIVE Zoom webinar.
"We are ready to start repairs, but the bank said we need to hire a project manager to oversee the repairs..."
"We've done an assessment for the building and already collected the money, but we didn't plan for unforeseen damages..."
"The contractor provided a change order from their original scope of work to have the repairs meet code..."
If you've encountered these situations, tune in to our upcoming Building Doctor Show to learn Construction Best Practices and J2 Standard of Care for condominiums. We are going to guide you through the ups and downs!
👨🦰 Guest: Neil Schiffman, Senior Community Manager at FCS Community Management. Neil excels in fostering strong relationships with homeowners' associations and condominium boards, ensuring seamless operations and vibrant community living. His comprehensive knowledge in property and community management allows him to effectively address and resolve issues. With the dedication to maintaining high standards of service and a proactive approach, Neil joins us on the Building Doctor Show to discuss best practices for Community Managers.
📺 Webinar registration link ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show
📱 Schedule a Call with The Building Doctor ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/consultant-on-call
📄 Read about Jim Kessler's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jim-kessler
🎧 RATE US 5 Stars on Spotify! ➜ https://open.spotify.com/show/6M6aU7naGkZznxwdD5xoRW
🏢 Read the Coastal Condominium Care blog post ➜ https://blog.j2consultants.com/coastal-condos
Topics:
Situations that Cause Headaches
J2 Ways to Avoid Headaches
Best Practices: What, How, Who, When
J2 Standard of Care
Steps to A Healthy Building
Live Q&A
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
This podcast is part of J2 Building Consultants’ free webinar: The Building Doctor Show. To watch the show and view the video recording, Register for the LIVE Zoom webinar.
"What are the main environmental threats I am facing living in a coastal community?"
"My roof and gutters are filled with seagull food and shells!"
"My building's metal components are covered in rust"
Invite your family and friends to tune in to our upcoming Building Doctor Show on coastal community care to learn innovative strategies for protecting and sustaining your coastal buildings!
👨🦰 Guest: James Jenkins, Senior Project Manager and Engineer in Training, J2 Building Consultants
James brings a wealth of skills to the table, spanning all facets of the building industry, from hands-on trade work and project management to construction management and defect analysis. His comprehensive project activities include building envelope inspections, structural investigations, coastal community care, project engineering, scope of repair preparation and more.
📺 Webinar registration link ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show
📱 Schedule a Call with The Building Doctor ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/consultant-on-call
📄 Read about Jens Johanson's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jens-johanson
📄 Read about James Jenkins' experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/james-jenkins
🎧 RATE US 5 Stars on Spotify! ➜ https://open.spotify.com/show/6M6aU7naGkZznxwdD5xoRW
🏢 Read the Coastal Condominium Care blog post ➜ https://blog.j2consultants.com/coastal-condos
Topics:
Coastal and Over-water Projects
Coastal Issues and Solutions
Windy Woes
Rust & Corrosion
Salt Spray
Sand Trap
Bird BM
Tidal Tickles
Moist Mischief
Temperature Swings
Ultrasonic Testing
Coastal Considerations
Live Q&A
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
This podcast is part of J2 Building Consultants’ free webinar: The Building Doctor Show. To watch the show and view the video recording, Register for the LIVE Zoom webinar.
"What are the main environmental threats I am facing living in a coastal community?"
"My roof and gutters are filled with seagull food and shells!"
"My building's metal components are covered in rust"
Invite your family and friends to tune in to our upcoming Building Doctor Show on coastal community care to learn innovative strategies for protecting and sustaining your coastal buildings!
👨🦰 Guest: James Jenkins, Senior Project Manager and Engineer in Training, J2 Building Consultants
James brings a wealth of skills to the table, spanning all facets of the building industry, from hands-on trade work and project management to construction management and defect analysis. His comprehensive project activities include building envelope inspections, structural investigations, coastal community care, project engineering, scope of repair preparation and more.
📺 Webinar registration link ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show
📱 Schedule a Call with The Building Doctor ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/consultant-on-call
📄 Read about Jens Johanson's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jens-johanson
📄 Read about James Jenkins' experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/james-jenkins
🎧 RATE US 5 Stars on Spotify! ➜ https://open.spotify.com/show/6M6aU7naGkZznxwdD5xoRW
🏢 Read the Coastal Condominium Care blog post ➜ https://blog.j2consultants.com/coastal-condos
Topics:
Coastal and Over-water Projects
Coastal Issues and Solutions
Windy Woes
Rust & Corrosion
Salt Spray
Sand Trap
Bird BM
Tidal Tickles
Moist Mischief
Temperature Swings
Ultrasonic Testing
Coastal Considerations
Live Q&A
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
This podcast is part of J2 Building Consultants’ free webinar: The Building Doctor Show. To watch the show and view the video recording, Register for the LIVE Zoom webinar.
"Why can't I keep my windows?"
"I don't see any leaks in my unit"
"I just replaced my windows"
"Who should be responsible, HOA or homeowner?"
If you've ever heard yourself or your fellow homeowners asking these questions, then this episode is for you! Ask your questions and learn about windows and window replacements on the Building Doctor Show.
👨🦰 Guest: Jim Kessler, Principal and Window Expert at J2 Building Consultants.
Jim oversees numerous commercial, retail, industrial, apartment, and condominium repair projects throughout J2’s western region. Jim is our in-house expert on all things window, testing, and replacement, and at one point even created J2's very own window testing lab.
📺 Webinar registration link ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show
📱 Schedule a Call with The Building Doctor ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/consultant-on-call
📄 Read about Jens Johanson's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jens-johanson
📄 Read about Jim Kessler's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jim-kessler
🎧 RATE US 5 Stars on Spotify! ➜ https://open.spotify.com/show/6M6aU7naGkZznxwdD5xoRW
🏢 Read the window replacement blog post ➜ https://blog.j2consultants.com/window-replacements
Topics:
Anatomy of a Window and Types of Windows
Fin Integration with the WRB
Damage from Poor Installation
How Water Gets Through & Around a Window
Standards & Codes (ASTM, AAMA, J2 Design)
Window Installation
Window Replacement Issues, Leaks, and Damage
Window Testing
Warranties & Guarantees
Energy Rebates
Safety in Window Design & Replacement
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
This podcast is part of J2 Building Consultants’ free webinar: The Building Doctor Show. To watch the show and view the video recording, Register for the LIVE Zoom webinar.
"Why can't I keep my windows?"
"I don't see any leaks in my unit"
"I just replaced my windows"
"Who should be responsible, HOA or homeowner?"
If you've ever heard yourself or your fellow homeowners asking these questions, then this episode is for you! Ask your questions and learn about windows and window replacements on the Building Doctor Show.
👨🦰 Guest: Jim Kessler, Principal and Window Expert at J2 Building Consultants.
Jim oversees numerous commercial, retail, industrial, apartment, and condominium repair projects throughout J2’s western region. Jim is our in-house expert on all things window, testing, and replacement, and at one point even created J2's very own window testing lab.
📺 Webinar registration link ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/building-dr-show
📱 Schedule a Call with The Building Doctor ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/consultant-on-call
📄 Read about Jens Johanson's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jens-johanson
📄 Read about Jim Kessler's experience ➜ https://learn.j2consultants.com/jim-kessler
🎧 RATE US 5 Stars on Spotify! ➜ https://open.spotify.com/show/6M6aU7naGkZznxwdD5xoRW
🏢 Read the window replacement blog post ➜ https://blog.j2consultants.com/window-replacements
Topics:
Anatomy of a Window and Types of Windows
Fin Integration with the WRB
Damage from Poor Installation
How Water Gets Through & Around a Window
Standards & Codes (ASTM, AAMA, J2 Design)
Window Installation
Window Replacement Issues, Leaks, and Damage
Window Testing
Warranties & Guarantees
Energy Rebates
Safety in Window Design & Replacement