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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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
7:15 ➜ Agenda
8:18 ➜ Phases of the Repair Process
24:46 ➜ Life as a Board Member
44:45 ➜ Keith & Brandye's Contact Information
45:35 ➜ Risks of Inaction
53:14 ➜ Value of Consultants
59:04 ➜ Need An Inspection?
59:29 ➜ Q&A & Giveaway
1:06:52 ➜ Closing Remarks
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
4:37 ➜ Agenda
5:22 ➜ Why Is Stress On The Rise?
15:47 ➜ Mental Health Trends
19:35 ➜ Virtual World
23:56 ➜ Dr. Resnik's Contact Information
24:51 ➜ Repair Work Stress
32:29 ➜ Aging Population
40:46 ➜ Solutions
44:30 ➜ Need An Inspection?
45:20 ➜ Dr.'s Closing Thoughts
50:59 ➜ Q&A & Giveaway
58:39 ➜ Closing Remarks
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
6:37 ➜ Agenda
7:45 ➜ Roles & Communication
20:19 ➜ Being A Good Neighbor
22:28 ➜ Now We Understand We're In This Together
26:51 ➜ Insurance
32:08 ➜ Jens's Contact Info
33:11 ➜ How To Control Costs
36:21 ➜ Buy & Sell Tips
42:04 ➜ Renting
46:30 ➜ Listen To Your Professionals
52:36 ➜ Special Topics
1:07:17 ➜ Q&A
1:16:16 ➜ Giveaways
1:17:03 ➜ Closing Remarks
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
06:33 ➜ Agenda
8:18 ➜ Definitions
11:18 ➜ HOA Attorney Services
15:54 ➜ How To Use An HOA Attorney Effectively
19:30 ➜ When To Call Your Attorney
26:36 ➜ Amy's Contact Info
26:58 ➜ Current Issues
33:47 ➜ Cost Of An Attorney
37:18 ➜ Common Bylaw Revisions
44:13 ➜ Interview Questions For Attorneys
46:40 ➜ Nightmare Stories
54:47 ➜ Jens' Contact Info
55:14 ➜ Live Q&A
1:08:14 ➜ Giveaways
1:10:00 ➜ Closing Remarks
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
05:20 ➜ Agenda
06:13 ➜ How Pricing Works
10:46 ➜ Risk
15:55 ➜ What determines price
18:42 ➜ Pricing Plans
24:17 ➜ Payment Schedules
30:48 ➜ Kelli's Contact Info
31:37 ➜ Breakdown of Proposals
34:59 ➜ Design Process
36:22 ➜ Contract Administration
37:10 ➜ Change Orders and Amendments
42:14 ➜ How to Control the Budget
48:02 ➜ Other Ways to Keep Costs Down
53:01 ➜ Fine Print
1:07:05 ➜ Summary
1:08:34 ➜ Jens Contact Info
1:09:16 ➜ Live Q&A
1:09:23 ➜ Low Bidder says Hardi only lasts 7 years
1:11:18 ➜ Why are condos an insurance risk?
1:12:55 ➜ Giveaways
1:14:42 ➜ Next month's webinar
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
08:05 ➜ Agenda
10:50 ➜ Who should take the lead on a claim?
12:41 ➜ What is the typical insurance policy?
20:51 ➜ Insurance Claim process
24:43 ➜ Sorting through Multiple Unit Policies
29:25 ➜ Ambulance Chaser contractors
31:21 ➜ Free call with Jens
31:54 ➜ Unit vs. Master Policy
37:33 ➜ Deductibles with Unit vs. Master Policies
44:47 ➜ Window Replacements Gone Wrong
49:00 ➜ D&O Policy
52:02 ➜ Assessment Insurance (HO6)
58:02 ➜ Free call with Matt
59:25 ➜ Q&A
1:00:08 ➜ Debris left behind by contractor
1:02:20 ➜ Deductibles for plumbing projects
1:04:11 ➜ Adjustor making mistakes
1:05:51 ➜ Melting Roof Shingles
1:06:50 ➜ Roof Debris continued
1:07:36 ➜ Who can be the clerk of the works for major insurance claims?
1:12:10 ➜ Giveaways
1:13:08 ➜ Special offers and closing remarks
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
05:56 ➜ November: Designs
11:10 ➜ December: Storms & Parties
14:54 ➜ January: Leaks
16:08 ➜ February: Schedule an Inspection
17:58 ➜ March: Schedule Maintenance & Begin Repairs
20:38 ➜ April: Visual Inspection
21:53 ➜ May: Windows & Doors
25:40 ➜ June: Compile To-Do Lists, Preliminary Budget
27:31 ➜ July: Invasive Inspection
28:28 ➜ August: Party with Neighbors
31:00 ➜ September: Check Chimney Flues
31:50 ➜ October: Landscaping
33:30 ➜ November: Designs
33:41 ➜ December: Storms & Parties
33:49 ➜ Budget Summary: When to start HOA Budgets
33:31 ➜ Schedule Disruptors
42:15 ➜ Maintenance Schedule
46:00 ➜ Big Takeaways
48:26 ➜ Scheduling Plumbing Inspections
50:23 ➜ Giveaways & Announcements
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
13:49 ➜ Supply Lines
16:43 ➜ Drain Lines
18:08 ➜ Identifying Supply vs. Drain
20:00 ➜ Symptoms of Failing Plumbing
24:05 ➜ Cross Section of Clogged Pipes
26:18 ➜ How to Access Plumbing for Repairs
32:08 ➜ Protecting Homes During Occupied Remediation
36:28 ➜ The Repair Process
41:58 ➜ Scheduling and Communication
47:40 ➜ How Invasive Is It?
54:40 ➜ Asbestos Abatement During Plumbing Project
57:07 ➜ Timeline of Repairs
59:19 ➜ Building Not Grounded
1:01:20 ➜ Testing Plumbing System
1:02:50 ➜ Pipe Scope and Lining
1:06:01 ➜ Garbage Disposals and Fire Sprinklers
1:09:12 ➜ Clogged PVC Pipes
1:09:50 ➜ What to do if we don't have plumbing plans?
1:10:40 ➜ HOA Liability for Leaks?
1:12:37 ➜ Is it safe to replace pipes when kids are around?
1:13:39 ➜ Is it safe for indoor pets?
1:14:43 ➜ Reserve study says I need engineering review
1:15:44 ➜ Do we need the original blueprints?
1:17:56 ➜ Does J2 obtain permits?
1:18:53 ➜ Warranty for Re-Pipe?
1:19:54 ➜ Giveaways & Announcements
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
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 kind of prep work should we do to get ready for a special assessment?
We have a special assessment coming, but we don’t know all the details yet. When am I obligated to break the news?
How should we plan to maintain after repairs are done? (new types of siding, roof, windows I’m not familiar with…)
We have a special assessment coming up. Can people pay in full up front to avoid interest?
Can you explain the process of pay applications with contractors and prepays? How does it affect interest on the loan?
We got a loan to do siding and roofs but it looks like we’re going to have a lot of extra money. Is it okay to use the money for that since it’s all for the community?
Does an HOA loan cause a lien to be filed on my unit? Am I able to refinance during this process? What happens at sale time if I still have a loan?
What if we fall behind on our dues but not the assessment? What if my neighbor doesn’t make their payments?
We had a special assessment a few months back and I’m pretty sure the management company is not keeping track of the money.
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
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.
00:00 ➜ Intro
09:02 ➜ Question Summary
12:00 ➜ 1. Should I do an Inspection or Reserve Study first?
17:50 ➜ 2. What is a reserve study?
25:34 ➜ 3. Are reserve studies accurate?
29:27 ➜ 4. What do Reserve Studies cover?
30:55 ➜ 5. What do Reserve Studies cover - part 2
34:08 ➜ 6. How often should we have a Reserve Study done?
37:30 ➜ 7. We have damage... who should we call first?
42:30 ➜ 8. % funding recommendations for reserves
47:14 ➜ 9. We're behind on our reserve savings, now what?
51:49 ➜ 10. Can we keep our windows when we do a strip & reclad?
55:42 ➜ How to contact us
56:31 ➜ Softening the blow of assessments
1:02:02 ➜ Reserve & Envelope Study simultaneously
1:04:11 ➜ Are windows covered by homeowners?
1:08:39 ➜ Who do I believe?
1:10:27 ➜ Giveaways!
1:11:13 ➜ Education Resources
1:11:49 ➜ Wrap-up