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 May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
In this episode, your Building Doctor Jens answers all your questions about legal liability and the building envelope, including why it is sometimes risky for the HOA board members to shift the responsibility to individual owners.
Some resources mentioned in this episode:
Reserve study and inspection guide: https://learn.j2consultants.com/reserve-study-and-inspection
Reserve studies new requirements blog: https://blog.j2consultants.com/1-minute-building-health-advice-reserve-studies-just-changed.-heres-what-it-means-for-your-hoa
Condo project funding 101 guide: https://learn.j2consultants.com/condo-project-funding-101
Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
As more HOAs shift responsibility for key building components (like windows, decks and roofs) to individual owners, a critical question emerges: does this actually reduce risk, or simply redistribute it? In this month's episode, we'll explore the hidden legal and financial implications behind this growing trend, and what boards and community managers need to know to protect their communities.
In this episode, we cover:
When HOA boards can still be held liable for building failures
What "duty of care" really means in practice
How lack of documentation can weaken your position in disputes
What to watch for when updating CC&Rs
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
This is part two of the special women's panel in honor of the Women's History Month. Kelli and the women leaders who represent different perspectives within the industry share their firsthand experiences, insights and also the challenges they face. You'll also find some valuable advice if you're considering a career in this field.
Topics covered in this episode:
Career Growth & Bold Moves & Opportunities for Women
Industry Change & The Future
Mentorship & How Do We Support Each Other
The Woman You Admire & Advice for Others
Live Q & A
More resources:
WUCIOA guide: https://learn.j2consultants.com/wucioa-your-board
Risk & Benefits of Targeted vs Comprehensive Repairs guide: https://learn.j2consultants.com/risks-benefits-of-targeted-comprehensive-repairs-j2-consultants
"TownDo" Buildings guide: https://learn.j2consultants.com/the-simple-guide-to-towndo-buildings-j2-consultants
Builder's Risk Insurance guide: https://learn.j2consultants.com/20-questions-to-ask-before-deciding-on-builders-risk-insurance
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the achievements, leadership, and lasting impact of women across every profession. In the community management and building industry, women play an essential role in shaping the neighborhoods we live in—serving as leaders, problem-solvers, and advocates for the communities they support every day.
In this special panel-style episode, our special host Kelli, brought together a group of women who represent different perspectives within the industry. From community management to HOA leadership—and potentially even the contracting side—our panelists shared their firsthand experiences, insights, and also the challenges women face, the progress being made, and the opportunities.
Topics covered in this episode:
Gender Percentage in Different Industries
Career Path and How Did You Start
Identity, Confidence & Voice
Industry Insights & Challenges
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
How do HOA lawsuits really begin and what can strong, organized boards do differently?
In this episode, your Building Doctor answers all your questions about how HOA lawsuits really begin and what strong, organized boards can do differently.
More resources:
Free resources for your buildings and communities: https://learn.j2consultants.com/resources
Schedule a free call with your Building Doctor: https://learn.j2consultants.com/meetings/jensj/the-building-doctors?uuid=cac9e4ee-c77f-4f71-b1e0-489ebf7706e0
Friday Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
How do HOA lawsuits really begin and what can strong, organized boards do differently?
In this episode, your Building Doctor breaks down how legal threats actually start in condo and townhome communities and why most conflicts escalate long before an attorney ever gets involved.
We walk through:
📌How legal threats typically begin in HOAs
📌The 4 Operating Rules of Great, Low-Conflict HOAs
📌The 7 most common HOA lawsuit triggers
📌Practical communication strategies that reduce escalation
📌How documentation, consistency, and reasonableness protect your board
📌The role of D&O insurance and expert guidance
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
"TownDo" buildings—shared-wall townhomes that function like condominiums but aren’t legally condos—present unique and often costly challenges for homeowners, HOA boards, and community managers. From rooftop decks and leaking roofs to siding disputes and patchwork repairs, these buildings frequently suffer from systemic failures made worse by fragmented ownership and unclear responsibility.
In this episode, your Building Doctor Jens breaks down:
1. The most common physical failures in "TownDo" buildings
2. Why shared systems fail when ownership is fragmented
3. How legal, insurance, and cost-sharing issues complicate repairs
4. Practical strategies for coordinating inspections and repairs
5.How to fix "TownDos" correctly—and avoid patchwork solutions
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
In this episode, your plumbing expert Jerod answers every question you have regarding your plumbing and re-pipe needs.
Other Resources:
J2 Guide - Plumbing re-pipe guidehttps://learn.j2consultants.com/plumbing-guide
J2 Guide - The Ultimate Roadmap to Building Envelope Repairs
https://learn.j2consultants.com/ultimate-roadmap-to-building-envelope-repairs
J2 Guide - Top 8 Mistakes Condo Boards Make
https://learn.j2consultants.com/top-8-mistakes-condo-boards-make-guide
J2 Guide - 10 reasons you are stressed or scared about being on the board
https://learn.j2consultants.com/10-reasons-you-are-stressed
J2 Guide - Condo Annual Plan
https://learn.j2consultants.com/condo-annual-plan
J2 Guide - Asbestos Testing Requirements in Washington
https://learn.j2consultants.com/asbestos-testing-requirements-wa
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Aging pipes, mineral buildup, and failing plumbing systems don't announce themselves—until catastrophe strikes. In this episode, our plumbing expert Jerod guides you through an essential pre-Thanksgiving discussion on planning and managing plumbing re-pipe projects. You can discover how to identify failing plumbing before emergency repairs are needed, the 6-phase process of repair, strategies for protecting residents during occupied remediation, etc.
Topics covered in this episode
Define Plumbing - Supply & Drain Lines
Symptoms of Failing Plumbing
How to Access Plumbing for Repairs
Protecting Homes During Occupied Remediation
Asbestos Abatement
The Repair Process & Key Considerations
Unknown Plumbing Layouts:
Warranties for Re-pipes
Other Key Plumbing Considerations
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
In this episode, your Building Doctor Jens answers all your questions about roof, attic and other concerns related to your building/community.
Other Resources:
Have questions about your roof or attic? Schedule a free call with your Building Doctor
https://learn.j2consultants.com/meetings/jensj/the-building-doctors?uuid=09c2484f-9989-4d51-ad0f-0eb060f34bc8
More resources:
The Ultimate Roadmap to Building Envelope Repairs
https://learn.j2consultants.com/ultimate-roadmap-to-building-envelope-repairs
DIY Condo Inspection & Maintenance Guide
https://learn.j2consultants.com/diy-condo-inspection
J2 Blog - Building Envelope Weaknesses that Allow Phroggers to Sneak In
https://blog.j2consultants.com/building-envelope-weaknesses-that-allow-phroggers-to-sneak-in