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10 12, 2023

Unveiling Risks: The Dangers of Cadet Wall Heaters in Apartments

By |December 10th, 2023|Due Diligence, Property Condition Assessments|1 Comment

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. [...]

3 12, 2023

Navigating Smoothly: Preventing Scope Creep in Construction

By |December 3rd, 2023|Construction Management|0 Comments

Embarking on a construction project is an intricate dance of planning, execution, and adaptation. However, there's a lurking challenge that can disrupt this delicate balance—scope creep. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of scope creep, its potential impact on construction projects, and effective strategies to prevent it. The Uninvited Guest in Construction Scope [...]

25 11, 2023

Dealing With Aluminum Branch Wiring in Apartment Buildings

By |November 25th, 2023|Due Diligence, Multifamily Housing, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments

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 [...]

20 11, 2023

Unmasking Danger: Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Electrical Panels

By |November 20th, 2023|Due Diligence, Multifamily Housing, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments

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 [...]

17 11, 2023

Navigating Real Estate: A Guide to Multifamily Risk Management

By |November 17th, 2023|Due Diligence, Multifamily Housing, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments

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 [...]

4 06, 2018

A Simple Guide to Multifamily Property Condition Assessments

By |June 4th, 2018|Multifamily Housing, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments

Our team here at Natura has performed thousands of Multifamily Property Condition Assessments. Lenders and real estate investors routinely reach out to us to execute PCAs to ensure there are no surprises in the commercial building or property that might affect equity, or performance over time. When it comes to Real Estate Due Diligence, you [...]

25 04, 2018

Why Energy Modeling is Worth the Investment

By |April 25th, 2018|Energy Efficiency, Environmental, LEED & Green Building, Sustainability|0 Comments

The energy used running a commercial enterprise can be huge. Many businesses and property owners are looking for ways to cut down on their energy use to try to be more environmentally-friendly. As a property owner or facility manager, you need to make sure your processes don’t suffer as a result. Energy modeling provides the [...]

23 04, 2018

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

By |April 23rd, 2018|Due Diligence, Multifamily Housing, News, Sustainability|0 Comments

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 [...]

18 04, 2018

Green Property Condition Assessment

By |April 18th, 2018|Energy Efficiency, LEED & Green Building, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments

Green Property Condition Assessment Here at Natura we assess the condition of many buildings. While the physical condition of a building and all of its building systems are important considerations, there’s typically one idea that is not considered…how to make the building more efficient to operate. Natura Architectural Consulting believes that sustainability best practices should [...]

3 04, 2018

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

By |April 3rd, 2018|Due Diligence, LEED & Green Building|0 Comments

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 [...]

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