At a neighborhood party I was approached by someone concerning exterior maintenance of his home in a nearby HOA community. The HOA requires owners to be responsible for all elements of their building and many of the buildings were experiencing water infiltration causing mold on drywall and other interior surfaces. He was aware I had….
There are many types of condos and HOAs, thus there are many types of dryer vent systems. Do you know how your vent system works or how it is cleaned? Clothes dryers may be one of the most dangerous appliances in the home. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports there are more than 15,000….
The team at Criterium encourages commercial and residential property owners, property managers, and HOA board members to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season which takes place June 1 through November 30 each year. This year’s Atlantic seasonal forecast was announced by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. They predict an….
The team at Criterium encourages commercial and residential property owners, property managers, and HOA board members to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season which takes place June 1 through November 30 each year. This year’s Atlantic seasonal forecast was announced by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. They predict a….
Contributed by Ralph Manglass, P.E., Senior Engineer, Criterium Engineers If you own or manage a building with air conditioning or heat pump systems, you may soon notice higher replacement costs, and the reason may not be equipment age alone. Enacted in 2025, new federal refrigerant regulations began reshaping the HVAC industry, with significant cost….
Addressing the Housing Market The housing data has long been clear: there is not enough affordable housing available. The mix of types of housing (i.e., multi-family, condominiums, HOAs, and SLRs (Single Family Residences) does not adequately match our growing needs. Meanwhile, municipalities and developers are attempting to plan for evolving trends, designs, and technologies needed….
With winter approaching and our best days on the deck behind us why should deck maintenance be a concern now? Industry experts recommend decks should be deep cleaned twice a year for both appearance and determination of the repairs needed. Scheduling these bi-annual inspections in fall and spring provides a routine ensuring sufficient time to….
It is no surprise Maine has one of the oldest population demographics in the country. It is also no surprise that Maine ranks 8th among condo buyers aged 55 and older. This generation of boomers has been downsizing after retirement from the big single-family house and moving to condominium communities to be closer to….
The team at Criterium encourages commercial and residential property owners, property managers, and HOA board members to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season which takes place June 1 through November 30 each year. This year’s Atlantic seasonal forecast was announced by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. They predict another….
Causes of Basement Flooding We don’t need a weatherman to tell us this past spring saw an abundance of raining days. Roads washed out, culverts failed, and basements got flooded. Condos with basements and crawlspaces experienced water infiltration for the first time creating not only an annoyance but also a health hazard. So, what is….