Due Diligence

Unveiling Risks: The Dangers of Cadet Wall Heaters in Apartments

Cadet wall heaters (Sometimes branded as Encore) have been used in multifamily buildings from the 1970s until the early 2000s when they were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heaters were sold and distributed primarily in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington but have been discovered nationwide, particularly in mild heating climates. [...]

Dealing With Aluminum Branch Wiring in Apartment Buildings

In the realm of electrical systems, the wiring that weaves through the walls of our homes plays a critical role in ensuring safety and functionality. However, there's a hidden danger that has lingered in older structures, potentially posing significant risks—aluminum branch wiring. In this post, we'll shed light on the dangers associated with aluminum branch [...]

Unmasking Danger: Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Electrical Panels

Electrical safety is paramount in any home or business, and the choice of electrical panels plays a critical role in maintaining a secure environment. One notorious name that often raises concerns is the Federal Pacific Stab-Lok electrical panels. In this post, we'll shed light on the potential dangers associated with these panels and why homeowners [...]

Navigating Real Estate: A Guide to Multifamily Risk Management

Real estate transactions, especially in the multifamily housing sector, come with inherent risks. Successful investors understand the importance of thorough due diligence, and at Natura Architectural Consulting, we specialize in guiding our clients through the complex landscape of construction risk management. In this post, we'll explore key strategies to identify and mitigate construction risks, ensuring [...]

How The New Tax Bill is Expected to Effect Commercial Real Estate

At NAC, we’re architectural consultants, not tax experts, but much of what we do involves due diligence for commercial real estate investments. There’s been a lot of talk amongst our customers and colleagues about the new tax bill that took effect in 2018 and how that might affect their commercial real estate holdings. So we [...]

A Simple Guide to Choosing the “Right” Commercial Contractor.

If you’ve found this article, chances are you’re looking for a commercial contractor for your next project. If you’ve hired a commercial contractor before, you know the hiring process is crucial to ensuring budgets, timelines, and design implementation; and can be daunting.  If you’ve never hired a commercial contractor before, just breathe. This blog offers [...]

Women in Construction

Women in Construction We recently celebrated Women in Construction week. NAC is grateful for our Women in Construction. Katherine Murphy and Tammy Gillette are out in the field on a weekly basis inspecting buildings. We are so fortunate to have these extraordinary women working hard for us and contributing to the success of Natura Architectural [...]

Puerto Rico Recovery

Puerto Rico Recovery Puerto Rico was hit hard consecutively by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A large portion of the homes and businesses on the island were destroyed. After visiting the island a month after the hurricane, we knew the Puerto Rico recovery efforts would take an extended period of time and a substantial amount of [...]

Property Condition Assessments – Are They Reliable?

Property Condition Assessments – Are they Reliable? Building owners, lenders and real estate professionals are always looking for ways to protect their investments.  Property due diligence is a key factor to ensure that the facility you want to purchase is worthy of your hard-earned money.  You want to make sure you are getting a thorough [...]

Property Condition Assessments

Property Condition Assessments Property Condition Assessments are important when making a large investment in a piece of real estate.  Are you really sure you’ve identified all potential issues involving the building’s condition? Condition issues can lurk in unsuspecting locations causing potential for unexpected repairs and capital improvement costs.  Natura Architectural Consulting’s team of experienced architecture [...]

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