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Find everything you need to know about Florida Building Inspections SB-4D

Find everything you need to know about Florida Building Inspections SB-4D

Florida Condo Building Inspections (SB4d)

http://FLBuildingInspections.com  (a division of SFPMA)

Find everything you need to know about Florida Building Inspections SB-4D

It’s a confusing time for everyone affected, and we can all use some extra clarity. Our experts dove through the 88 page document and outline what you need to know about SB-4D so you can focus on making your building safer instead of deciphering the wordy documents.

Florida state legislature took swift action to implement inspection reform to mitigate the risk of a similar tragedy in the future. As of May 27th, 2022, Florida passed several laws to keep building safer in the state by requiring specific inspections and funding mechanisms. These new Florida condo laws mean significant changes for building owners across Florida, all within a relatively short time.

 

The State of Florida Property Management Association with Legal & Engineering Members are here to help you understand the new laws and how to take the correct action now to ensure you are in full compliance.

When you need your condo inspection contact us!

 


More about Florida Building Inspections:

Our Building Services Division, With the addition of the new Law, (SB4D) We have had many calls, emails and messages sent to SFPMA. There are so many with questions, many are still asking what can they do? How do we go about doing these inspections! We are Bringing this information to Boards, Owners and Management Professionals throughout Florida.

Condos need to take action for Registration before January 2023. Next is Inspections by an Engineer or Architect along with Mandatory Reserve Funding.

SFPMA and our Members will provide information to make these new legal requirements easier to understand and learning through the articles re: Legal, Maintenance, Engineering, Services to name a few.

 

Florida Condo Building Inspections (SB4d)

Milestone Inspections

Structural Integrity Reserve Studies

Mandatory Reserves

 

 


On our website and social media we have pages where we post daily with updates, Laws and the Top Companies/Members who are ready to inspect your buildings.

Please like and follow our New Division and Pages,  In time these pages will have the information, New Articles and Contact forms where Boards and Managers can fill out and sfpma will forward these to the Engineers  Members for Inspections.  remember to send articles and other for the new areas,  membership@sfpma.com

as we move into the new year, there will bring many condo changes that buildings, boards and managers will need to comply, SFPMA and our Members are here to guide you and bring you the steps, legal and inspections brought to you by the engineering members.


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Florida Condo Building Inspections (SB4d)

http://FLBuildingInspections.com  a division of SFPMA

The State of Florida Property Management Association with Legal & Engineering Members are here to help you understand the new laws and how to take the correct action now to ensure you are in full compliance.


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Florida Condo Building Inspections

Legal and Service Information for Florida Building Inspections Find the Facts! The information will be posted here from the members of SFPMA and our Management, we want this to be the go to place for all the information for condo Boards ad Owners along with the Management Professionals who need to also know what their buildings need.


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Get answers to these questions and more on our new “AI for Building Safety” website… where we’re using AI to help answer questions about Florida’s condo safety law.

Get answers to these questions and more on our new “AI for Building Safety” website… where we’re using AI to help answer questions about Florida’s condo safety law.

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Get answers to these questions and more on our new “AI for Building Safety” website… where we’re using AI to help answer questions about Florida’s condo safety law.

SRI Consultants…..can help with the questions you may have with the Florida Law SB-4D ( Condo Building Inspections ) 

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OUR NEW AI TOOL ANSWERS ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT FLORIDA’S BUILDING SAFETY LAW SB-4D

SRI’s new, experimental website uses AI to help answer questions about Florida’s new building safety law. Do you have questions about milestone inspections? Structural assessment deadlines? Reserves? We’ve got the answers!

 

Ask our AI about 4D

Do you have questions about Florida’s building safety legislation, Senate Bill 4D? Just enter your query in the textbox below and click “Send Query”. For example, try asking, “What is the Florida Senate Bill 4D?”. This AI tool is experimental and provides no warranties regarding the accuracy of its results. Use at your own risk.

Visit SRI’s NEW AI Page 

 


Who is: SRI Consultants.

Here at SRI Consultants, Inc., we take pride in what we do. The extra effort and attention to detail put forth by our team ensure you receive the highest quality services available to the industry, all while saving you time and money. Coastal areas like South Florida have a unique need for concrete rehabilitation and protection services predominantly related to assessing structural damage. Our team has specialists in structural engineering, civil engineering, and corrosion engineering at your disposal.

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MILESONE INSPECTIONS

Compliance + Safety. Our milestone inspections mitigate the risks of building failure from structural or electrical deficiencies. Focused on occupant safety, inspections are conducted with strict adherence to county and local requirements.

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ENGINEERING

Technical Expertise. We are experts in our field with certifications from NACE and FL Board of Professional Engineers. Our team offers civil, structural and corrosion engineering services for single & multi-story structures, condos, hotel and motels, cooling towers and seawalls.

Above are just a few of the services we provide. visit our website to learn more…

Members of SFPMA – Engineers 

 

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A Green Guide for Your Building Community

A Green Guide for Your Building Community

The sudden emergence of Kermit the Frog as a box office draw is not an accident—it seems that everywhere, everybody is ‘going green.’ The term is shorthand for a movement of environmental awareness, and it involves everything from the way architects design new construction to the way HOAs recycle their waste.

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The movement began as an arguably quixotic attempt by activists to arrest global warming and help preserve the environment. But it’s now driven by a different kind of green—money. Going green doesn’t just appease the environmentally conscious; it impacts an HOA’s bottom line. Solar panels drastically reduce the cost of electricity. Better windows further reduce the amount of electricity needed. And then there’s the real estate values.

“There are all kinds of studies that show that, if you’re trying to sell the units, that they will sell quicker and for a higher market value when you can market it as a green, efficient building,” says Suzanne Cook, executive director of the Florida Green Building Coalition. “If you’re trying to rent the units, you will get higher leasing payments and higher occupancy.”

Let’s take a look at how South Florida residential buildings are going green.

Going Green…

Rare is the new residential building development that does not factor environmental concerns into its design. This includes everything from building materials and solar power to the direction the front door faces. The primary piece that has changed is that there’s a greater awareness of how we design the orientation of the building: where sun and shadow is, and where we can use mechanisms that are not necessarily green products, but green design techniques such as solar shades, where we extend the concrete slab out.”

At first blush, this may sound arbitrary, or else influenced a bit too heavily by feng shui. But there are very practical reasons for making the right choices with building orientation. “For example, on south-facing windows, in morning and afternoon sun, when the sun is low and perpendicular to the glass, that’s going to be a higher heat gain,”  So you want to manage where you have that type of exposure.

Architect’s agree, “Anything that shades the window will help, like roof overhangs or canopies, so that the sun’s not shining directly in. Even shading the wall in general,” he says. “If you can keep the sun off the wall or the exterior enclosure, that will help the insulation not have to work as hard.”

These considerations are particularly important in the Sunshine State, where A/C, rather than heat, is the primary energy expenditure. “In Florida, the challenge is that we’re highly dependent on air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy.”  So how do we solve the energy production issue? Do we begin to use fuel cells, or alternate methods like solar power that will help mitigate the consumption of power from our local utility? Questions of this sort keep an architect busy these days.

 

…and Everything Old is New

While Florida has always been, and remains, an epicenter of new construction, the lion’s share of residential buildings were built before the recent surge in green construction. This means that if an HOA wants to go green, it will have to retrofit a building rather than build one from scratch. This speaks to the core of the green movement.

“By the nature of adaptive reuse, or using an existing building, you not only have to look at how much energy is consumed during its operation, but also the energy that’s consumed by construction. So by starting with an existing building, you’re already at your first steps of doing something that’s environmentally friendly, because you’re reusing, instead of taking down and reconstructing.

How Does an Existing Building Go Green?

“When you’re trying to retrofit a residential property, the three primary focuses are to tighten the building envelope and make sure you don’t have leaks, to enhance the insulation, and to make sure the windows are energy efficient,” says Cook. “Those are the big ticket items. But those three things impact the systems of the building, so when you make it tighter and you enhance the efficiency of the insulation and the windows, you impact the size of the air conditioner [required to cool the property]. You actually need less tonnage.”

The bigger-is-better mentality is a trap that many HOAs fall into. We assume that a bigger HVAC unit is more powerful and perhaps more efficient, but that is not necessarily the case. “People tend to do all these retrofit things but they often don’t test their HVAC to see whether it’s the size they actually need,” says Cook. “When you have an oversized air-conditioner, you get all kinds of problems. The air exchanger won’t stay on long enough to get the moisture out of the home, so it feels clammy to the occupant. And while it doesn’t create mold, it gives mold a friendly atmosphere. So realizing that all of the systems with a structure affect each other, you have to really make sure that you understand that building science.”

Understanding that science can lead to big savings. “I recommend higher efficiency in the air conditioning systems, so you can get a higher SEER rating,” says Barry. “The semi-conditioned attic is a big point, because that brings the air conditioning ducts into a semi-conditioned space as opposed to a hot attic. This makes your air conditioning system not have to work as hard, so it’s more efficient that way. The ducts are not bleeding conditioned air into the exterior and sucking in hot humid air and putting it inside.”

New technologies are being placed in existing condo communities on a regular basis in order to cut energy use and reduce their carbon footprint. According to experts, advances are being made in mechanical, electrical and plumbing technologies that affect the types of heating and air conditioning systems that are being used on a daily basis. Boiler controls, cogeneration, solar, low flow fixtures and Energy Star appliances are all examples of improved technology.

Sometimes retrofitting means replacing. “In a lot of existing buildings, we find that removing and replacing the mechanical systems is a better strategy than trying to retrofit them. At the end of the day, there may be a slightly greater upfront cost, but the maintenance and long term operating costs will be much less. So we’re looking at how we update the building and its systems, not just to modify or modernize.

The prevailing wisdom is that “going green” means huge upfront expenses and massive overhauls. It’s not always the case. There are smaller changes buildings can make that also have an impact. Another place boards can look to save money on energy costs is lighting. The traditional “Edison” incandescent light bulb was of course a quantum leap forward from the use of candles, yet only 30 percent of the energy used by incandescent went toward the production of light; 70 percent was wasted as heat energy.

The newest generation of solid-state lighting lasts up to 25 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb and saves up to 80 percent more energy in comparison. Replacing common area lighting with LED [light-emitting diode] bulbs can prove to be cost effective over the long run by reducing both operating and maintenance costs.

“I always suggest upgrading the light bulbs to compact fluorescent, or if the budget permits, LEDs  Mike Smith from BriteLED Lighting in Miami, a Member of SFPMA. “LEDs are great, because they’re energy efficient and they last for a long time. They cost quite a bit more, but because they don’t use as much electricity, your utility bills will go down. They also don’t put out as much heat, so your air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard, which reduces the utility bill as well.”

In a similar vein, upgrading appliances can also save money. “Another smart idea is using energy-efficient appliances,” Mike says. “Washer-dryers, those types of things, they use a lot of electricity and they’re used regularly, so it’s better to go with something that has an Energy Star rating.”

Next Steps

Three and a half decades after President Carter famously installed solar panels at the White House, the noble idea of going green has started to make good financial sense. “I would say that we’re at a tipping point right now where there’s a common interest between the architect and the developer,  We are seeing that the financial institutions, especially the institutional lenders, are wanting green elements in the project. We’re seeing that on the financing side, this is becoming more and more desired. Those institutions want the building projects that are responsible, as part of their mission.

In short, green is this year’s color—and will be the color for the foreseeable future. As more money is invested in green technologies, and more HOAs realize the money saved by it, the Sunshine State will soon be even greener than it already is.

“For me, the solution in Florida is finding alternative energy sources that are more environmentally friendly and have lower costs, such as fuel cells, solar and wind.  We’re at the beginning of that now but with our air conditioning consumption, that’s where I think the future needs to be: looking at our energy options, versus just using infrastructure and building new infrastructure to accommodate it.

Greg Olear is a freelance writer we have used this article as a base and wish to thank Greg.

 

 

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Our national team recently completed this striping and sealcoating job in Weston, FL!

Our national team recently completed this striping and sealcoating job in Weston, FL!

Do you have properties across the nation? Contact ASP, we will assign an account manager for all of your properties and handle it from there.


Join us Wednesday at the Palm Beach Condo & HOA Expo!

Make sure to stop by booth 332 and meet a few of our local account managers 😉


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  • INDUSTRIALDo you have questions about asphalt sealing in West Palm Beach? The best way to protect asphalt surfaces is to sealcoat asphalt parking lots. If you are looking for the most trustworthy Asphalt Sealcoating Palm Beach Gardens company look no further than Atlantic Southern Paving!Asphalt is durable and flexible, but it can also deteriorate. It is possible to double the lifespan of asphalt by applying asphalt sealcoating. This protects the asphalt from future damage.

    Continue reading to learn about the environmental factors that can cause asphalt surfaces to deteriorate. To schedule a free assessment and request a quote from one of the best paving companies West Palm Beach, please call Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating.

    Asphalt Oxidation and The Sun

    Sealcoating asphalt in West Palm Beach homes is a great way to protect your property from oxidation and ultraviolet rays. Asphalt starts to deteriorate at a microscopic level as soon as it is installed.

    The asphalt’s binders begin to harden when it is exposed to oxygen. The asphalt surface can crack and become brittle from the continued hardening. Rainwater, moisture, and oxygen can penetrate pavement surfaces even if they have the smallest cracks.

    The asphalt subbase can be affected by water and moisture. This can cause it to weaken and lose its strength. Sealcoating is very helpful as it protects the surface against oxidation and fills surface voids.

    How water damages asphalt

    The asphalt sealcoating of parking lots and driving surfaces allows them to resist water and prevent it from contacting the asphalt surface. Water can seep through asphalt, particularly when it is heavy rain.

    Water can cause sub-base to become softened if it collects. Soft subbases can cause potholes or expensive repairs. Sealcoating asphalt surfaces create a protective layer that repels water. Sealcoating asphalt surfaces can help you save significant money on future repairs.

    Oil and Gas Spills

    Parking lots and asphalt surfaces must withstand harmful car chemicals like oil and gas. Particularly vulnerable to chemicals from automobiles are parking spaces.

    The asphalt can soften if it is contaminated with gasoline or automobile oil. Oil or gasoline can penetrate asphalt pavement and cause sub base to degrade.

    Asphalt sealcoating is made up of additives that protect asphalt from chemicals used in automobiles. You can also fill surface voids to reduce the depth of oil and gas that can penetrate asphalt.

    Professional Asphalt Sealcoating In West Palm Beach

    It is important to find a reliable and experienced contractor to sealcoat your West Palm Beach property. Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating provides asphalt maintenance and construction services for more than two decades.

    Every job we do is completed with customer satisfaction in mind. Atlantic Southern Paving can be reached at 954-518 4315 to speak with an expert about sealing asphalt surfaces. Ask for a free estimate on sealing your property.

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You want to know why some tile sealers for ceramic and porcelain are better than others?

You want to know why some tile sealers for ceramic and porcelain are better than others?

Let me share what I believe you want to know to make a smart decision.

 

What Should You Look For & Look Out For When Choosing A Tile Sealer?

LOOK FOR:

1) The supplier or the manufacturer is very clear that their sealer will bond to ceramic and porcelain because this type of surface is very dense. It is very impermeable. You CAN NOT just use a standard concrete surface sealer on ceramic and porcelain tiles. Check for that, first of all.

2) The tile sealer product will form a film on the surface and is not just a penetrating or impregnator type sealer.

NOTE:
Impregnator types of products can’t bond or soak into the tile surface. They do very little to change the look of the tile and typically, this type of sealer will rub off very quickly, forcing you to seal the porcelain or ceramic tiles repeatedly.

LOOK OUT FOR or BEWARE OF…

Materials That Are Lacking In Store-Bought Tile Sealer Products… Making Them Ineffective.

First of all, any sealer you choose for ceramic and porcelain tile must have adhesion promoters that will allow the product to bond to that surface.

The components found in standard surface treatments or surface sealers simply won’t work.

Secondly, make sure if you want to change the look of the tile or the sheen of the tile, the product is a film-forming product, not just a penetrating or impregnator sealer.

These do very little to change the look of the tile and will not last for long on a very dense, impermeable ceramic or porcelain surface.

What Kind Of Results Do Ineffective Floor Sealers Produce?

If you use a product that’s not developed specifically for ceramic and porcelain tile, what’s going to happen is:

  • It may put a film over the surface, but because there’s no way for it to absorb into the surface. It’s going to lift and peel very quickly.
  • It may last a few weeks, but after any standard use or cleaning of any kind, lifting and peeling will very quickly show up.
  • If you use penetrating types of sealers, you won’t see any change in appearance, or very little at all because there’s nowhere for those components to penetrate the tile.

What Should You Be Aware Of Before You Buy A Tile Sealer?

3 Specific Things To Look For In A Tile Sealer That Will Provide Superior Results:

  1. You need to have adhesion promotion technology that allows for covalent bonding to a very dense ceramic or porcelain tile surface.
  2. You need to use urethane technology, which is very durable, UV resistant. Your product needs to have two parts to create a very tough cross-link that produces an industry-leading seal over the tile and grout.
  3. Your sealer needs a high amount of polymer in the product for durability and protection, around 50% solids, which is much higher than standard floor finishes.

The Advantages Of Sealing Ceramic And Porcelain Tile.

  • Easy Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Protective Shield Across Tile & Grout
  • Eliminate Grout Odor
  • Maintains Wet Look
  • UV stable, Non-Yellowing
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Excellent Abrasion resistant
  • Increased slip resistance options

Where Should You Use Ceramic And Porcelain Tile Sealer Products?

Typical Uses:

On the commercial side, you’re going to have restrooms, shower facilities, kitchens, showrooms, entrance-ways, hallways, lobby areas and stairways, both interior and exterior.

On the consumer or residential side, in the living areas, kitchens and the bathrooms.

These areas below are where you should look for a tile sealer that will make the floor much easier to clean, give it wet look if desired and also be resistant to chemicals, pet and food stains.

  • Bathrooms/ Restrooms
  • Kitchens and Dining Areas
  • Lobby and Hallways
  • Stairs and Entrances
  • Tile and Grout Surface
  • Floors and walls
  • Ceramic and Porcelain
  • Stone and Concrete
  • Interior and Exterior
  • Etc.

Surface Preparation

Proper preparation is critical to ensure an adequate bond.

The ceramic and grout must be thoroughly cleaned with an appropriate cleaner. For cleaning and restoring old ceramic, porcelain tile and grout to like-new condition, we recommend using an alkaline cleaner formulated for ceramic and porcelain tile.

This will cut through tough grease, soap scum and soil stains. For shower stalls and outside applications, we recommend you use an acid-based cleaner to lightly etch the surface and ensure greater adhesion in wet conditions. This can also remove tough, hard water deposits, grout haze and efflorescence.

What Do You Need To Know About A Gloss, Matte Or Satin Finish?

Substances that may soil the tile and grout are urine or other organic matter or even aggressive cleaning chemicals.  This is where a two-part product, like GlazeGuard® Ceramic and Porcelain tile sealer really produces results.

It’s a very tough, hard-wearing sealer. It puts a barrier across the tile and the grout, eliminates odor and makes the entire floor much easier to clean and maintain. For addition slip resistance ( anti- slip properties) GlazeGuard® Plus should be used.

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GlazeGuard Gloss sealer is developed specifically for ceramic and porcelain tiles. It will put a clear sealer across the floor tile and grout, giving it a high gloss wet look appearance, as well as provide a barrier that will protect against chemicals and soiling and make the floor much easier to clean.

GlazeGuard Satin finish is designed to specifically bond to ceramic and porcelain tile. It also gives the floor a wet look appearance and puts a nice medium sheen across the tile and the grout. The satin finish provides a protective barrier that will resist water, chemicals and make the floor much easier to keep clean.

GlazeGuard Matte finish is designed to specifically bond to ceramic and porcelain tile, and it will deliver a natural low sheen look to the tile and provide a barrier across the floor, both the tiles and the grout. It’s very chemical resistant, very water-resistant and makes the tile much easier to keep clean.

Glazeguard PLUS Anti Slip Coating For Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Concrete Floors And Metal

GlazeGuard® Plus is a solvent-free, virtually odorless, urethane coating with exceptional adhesion and performance properties. The addition of CoverGrip achieves high slip resistance, significantly reducing the potential for a slip in accordance with the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) standards.

The Best Tools And Equipment To Use.

In order to apply a ceramic and porcelain tiles sealer, you need to approach it as if you were painting the floor.

You will need:

  1. A good quality roller
  2. A roller tray
  3. A little hotdog roller or brush for sealing around the edges.

We recommend a roller that is a good quality 3/8th nap microfiber. Change out rollers after 60 minutes of use with a fresh one. We also recommend that you only mix the amount of product that you can use in about 60 minutes.

Make sure the room is well lit and that you take your time and apply the product. The product needs to be fully mixed before you use it. Use a mixing stick to slowly mix the material, then pour it into a roller tray. Then roll it out just like you were painting a floor.

Cleaning And Preparing Tiles Before Applying A Sealer.

We always tell people to be fussy about cleaning porcelain tile before sealing it.

Remember, you’re going to seal it with something that’s going to last several years. Make sure there’s no dust or dirt on the floor. Any footprints or stains will be locked down by the sealer.

So be fussy about cleaning it. You should use a High pH tile and grout cleaner that will remove dirt grease stains.

If applying GlazeGuard to areas that are frequently exposed to water or cleaning chemicals, like showers or restrooms, we recommend you micro-etch the surface with something like our PreTreat Mild Acidic Ceramic Tile Cleaner. It will prepare the surface and give you better adhesion for the GlazeGuard® sealer.

After Applying The Product, What Ongoing Floor Care Is Recommended?

One of the key advantages of using our GlazeGuard tile sealers is that it makes cleaning and maintaining the floor much easier.

You don’t need to use harsh or aggressive chemicals. You just need to use mild detergents or mild soap to clean the surface. The dirt won’t stick to the surface as it does with untreated tiles.

You don’t have to use a concentrated level of cleaning supplies, which should reduce your costs noticeably.

It’s also important to keep dust and dirt and sand off the floor. It’s a good practice to use mats at entrance ways to trap dirt, dust and grease before they get onto the floor.

What Are Customers Saying About Glazeguard®?

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Our Clients Love The Entire Glazeguard® Product Line For A Few Key Reasons:

  • They are very water-resistant and prevent stains and discoloration from excessive exposure to moisture or continuous immersion.
  • They are very chemical resistant and prevent harmful and staining substances from getting through to the floor below.
  • They improve the appearance of ceramic and porcelain floors and walls, for much longer than store-bought sealers.
  • They don’t strip off easily and require gentle cleaning with everyday soaps or detergents.
  • They reduce the costs of cleaning, maintenance and labor because once sealed, dirt, stains and discolorations are a thing of the past.
  • And if something goes wrong, the customer can simply strip that local area and re-apply the GlazeGuard® product.
  • They protect both the tile floor and the grout, to keep surfaces clean and odor-free.

Every product in the GlazeGuard® line makes ceramic and porcelain floors look pristine and easy to maintain. And applying them is easy enough for the average do-it-yourself consumer.

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FLORIDA MEMBERS DIRECTORY: Find top companies for your next Condo or HOA project!

FLORIDA MEMBERS DIRECTORY: Find top companies for your next Condo or HOA project!

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Find all the New Member Companies we have added, This week April 8-13, 2024 – we will be posting all the New Member companies. Open and View. Learn how they can help you with your properties.

FLORIDA MEMBERS DIRECTORY

Find Members ready to help with Management, Business and Services for your properties.

Property Maintenance is an integral part of managing the day to day operations for every type of property. Search the Members Directory for Companies working with Property Management, Condo and HOA properties in Florida from Tallahassee to the Keys. 

 

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Finding the top Companies working in our Industry is important for Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members.

Many Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members use our members in the buildings and communities they manage, for them this equates to happier residents, fewer high-priced emergency repair bills and cost savings overall. Through membership marketing its all about forming relationships that lead to increased business for your company and lasting relationships for you.

Become a listed member of SFPMA Today!

 

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How we achieve our goals is through the promotion of member companies to our industry.

How we achieve our goals is through the promotion of member companies to our industry.

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Our Goals are to advocate on behalf of our industry, advance through education and information.

Letting Property Managers, Condo and HOA Boards and Owners stay up to date with the ever changing laws and regulations. When it comes to running properties we feel its important to feature new products being used today as well as the top companies for Service, Business and Property Management.

How we achieve our goals is through the promotion of member companies to our industry.

Our members are the experts in their collective fields. They Supply SFPMA with articles and information, projects and products that are being used all over Florida. Weekly our teams send out direct emails, informative articles and sales getting your information in front of the decision makers.

Our team is made up of top industry professionals who genuinely want to see you succeed and who will be thoroughly committed to helping you achieve your goals.

 

Our Members include: Property Management Companies, Building Owners, HOA’s, Condo Boards, Self Managed Associations, Business and Service members throughout Florida.

 


SFPMA has had so many companies join this past month and the current month we are still adding the new members to our members directory.  this usually takes only a few days,  We are working had to have all of them added and will have the remaining member companies posted this week.

Our IT Team had to make changes to our platform so everything runs smoothly with no down time, there have been other factors with WordPress changes, thus making sure our platform, and website  work well with the changes they have made took time.

Thank You for your understanding.

 

Some sfpma news:

  • We have hired 11 new employees for memberships to social media.  As we grow our members also benefit this allows us more postings, letting clients all over Florida learn about members and how they can help them in their Condos, HOA’s and Property Management industries.

We have updated our CRM for billing, the membership Team is currently going through each members directory listing – expect to get a call – we want to make sure all your information is up to date,  as clients come and view your membership page we want to make sure the contact information is correct.

Our Billing dept for memberships is also going through and will be sending out information requests check your emails for letters and statements.

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Finding top Companies working in our Industry is important for Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members.

Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members are use our members in the buildings and communities they manage, for them this equates to happier residents, fewer high-priced emergency repair bills and cost savings overall. Through membership its all about forming relationships that lead to increased business for your company and lasting relationships for you.

 

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7 Key Characteristics of the Best Property Management Software by Buildinglink

7 Key Characteristics of the Best Property Management Software by Buildinglink

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7 Key Characteristics of the Best Property Management Software

by BuildingLink


From fielding resident questions and processing package deliveries to responding to maintenance requests and keeping your stakeholders informed, managing your HOA community, condo, or multifamily property may feel like spinning a dozen plates simultaneously. Whether you’re using multiple software solutions to keep records or working with pen and paper, you know how complicated it is to manage your property. 

This is where an all-in-one property management system like BuildingLink can make a world of difference. By consolidating all your operations into one platform that everyone can access, you can simplify your day-to-day work while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. When evaluating if a property management software is the best fit for your property or community, here are a few key characteristics to look out for. 

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YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Managing multifamily properties is no small feat. Between the daily operations, maintenance requests, and never-ending quest to deliver an amazing resident experience, property managers often find themselves spread too thin, struggling to prioritize their tasks and keep pace with the demands.

Enter property management software solutions, a comprehensive tool that gives regional managers complete oversight across multiple properties, streamlining complex operations and facilitating enhanced communication with residents. The result? A more manageable workload for your property management team and a significantly improved living experience for your residents.

Find out how BuildingLink can help

 

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ROUTINE INSPECTON IS THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH ALL GREAT MAINTENANCE PLANS ARE BUILT.

ROUTINE INSPECTON IS THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH ALL GREAT MAINTENANCE PLANS ARE BUILT.

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Managers here is a maintenance checklist to get the ball rolling? We’ve created just the one to help you identify problem areas before they reach critical status.

Preventive Maintenance is Key, A good manager should get out of the Office and walk the property, get your hands dirty, take action on any problem or the start of a problem you see. This way you will not have a major problem later.

SRI Consultants has come up with a great checklist for you to use. DL it below.

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And make sure to reach out when you require detailed inspections and repair recommendations by a licensed engineer (Hint: 30-40-50-year surveys). We look forward to your call!

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Axela Technologies – Your Trusted HOA Collections Solution Platform 🌟

Axela Technologies – Your Trusted HOA Collections Solution Platform 🌟

Homeowners Association (HOA) collections can be a source of stress and anxiety for those who fall behind on their dues. Nobody wants to risk losing their cherished homes due to unforeseen financial challenges. But here’s some good news – there’s a better way!

🌟 Enter Axela Technologies – Your Trusted HOA Collections Solution Platform 🌟

We understand that life sometimes throws curveballs, and financial struggles can happen to anyone. That’s why we take a compassionate and understanding approach to HOA collections, unlike some attorneys who may resort to foreclosure threats.

📖 In our latest article, we dive into the stark differences between attorneys who may pursue foreclosure and Axela Technologies, your partner in HOA collections.

💡 So, what sets Axela apart?

✅ Compassion: We genuinely care about your situation and work to find solutions that fit owner’s needs.
✅ Understanding: We know that financial difficulties can be temporary, and we’re here to help owners get back on track.
✅ Communication: We believe in transparency and open dialogue to find the best resolution.
✅ Avoid Foreclosure: Our goal is to prevent foreclosure threats and help you keep people in their homes!

Learn how to ease the burden and provide peace of mind during challenging times.


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Specialized Collection Solutions for Condos & HOAs

Take Control of Your Accounts Receivables

If your community association is suffering from high delinquency rates and long recovery times for delinquent fees, it’s time to take a proactive approach to community association collections.

The Consequences of Poor Collection Practices

When members of your HOA or Condo association pay late or have decided not to pay their fair share, it causes problems for everyone. Legal fees and dissent between the board and community members are just the start. A long-term pattern of delinquencies can affect your community’s ability to become approved for government loans for new owners, or to get loans for capital improvements.

There is an alternative to a legal process of lien and foreclosure. A  collections process is the best alternative to foreclosure.

A Better Way to Manage Delinquencies

Axela-Technologies is dedicated to helping create streamlined accounts receivable and collections tools for management companies, condo and homeowners associations and others in the real estate industry. We work with you to get a jump on recovering delinquent funds quickly, painlessly and ethically.

 

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Attention all aspiring Community Association Managers! Start your journey to success with ProLicense Florida’s pre-license course.

Attention all aspiring Community Association Managers! Start your journey to success with ProLicense Florida’s pre-license course.

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Our online education program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn your license and boost your career!

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Florida Community Association Manager License Courses

To become licensed in Florida, you need to first meet the requirements to enter an approved educational program. Once you’ve completed the program successfully, you apply for a license.

After being electronically fingerprinted, you’ll need to take and pass the licensing exam. You don’t need a license if you are only managing personally owned properties. Some rental properties, however, need a licensing by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

If a property owner hires a salaried employee to manage the property no broker’s license is required, but if they are paid by commission or transactional basis they must have a license.

Community Association Managers (CAMs) differ from property managers. CAMs must hold a valid Community Association Manager license. Obtaining this FREC license follows a similar process, but requires a different educational program.


If you need to verify a License in Florida:

Check each applicant’s license status before hiring any person. Use the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Licensee Search webpage to determine their licensing.

State of Florida Requires; Property Managers to be Registered with the DPBR

 

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