2008 March
2008 March Vol. 6, No. 3
Water Woes
New England residents have always thought of fresh
water as an unlimited resource, but that attitude may be on the way out.
With climate change, increased demand from residential development, and
stricter regulation of public water supplies, bans on water use seem to be
expanding beyond the typical—and brief—summer drought
season. Read More
The Party's Over
The era in which too many condominium boards shrugged
off warnings about inadequate reserve funds or postponed needed maintenance
has come to an unsettling end. Read More
Sprucing Up
March in New England is a month of surprises. Winter throws us last-ditch nor'easters that are followed by spring's sudden thaw. There might be two feet of snow one day, and sunny skies with temperatures in the sixties the next. The only thing that's guaranteed is damage to the landscape caused by ice, snow, sand, salt, and the mighty plow. Read More
All Decked Out
There's nothing quite like a summer's day
spent relaxing on your deck with friends. For many of us, it's like
having a small piece of paradise right outside our doors. Condominium
associations know that well-maintained and attractive decks serve as
enticements to both current and potential residents. That's why so
much time and effort goes into the care, maintenance and repair of these
amenities. Read More
Not Your Father's Foam
The building envelope, as many already know, is a term used to describe the six sides of a building which "envelop" the building (if the building were a perfect cube). The underlying goal
of excellent construction is to makethe
building waterproof, soundproof, air-proof, pressure-proof, and
temperature-proof. Read More
Concord Massachusetts
When the Puritans bought Muske-taquid from the Algonkians in 1635, they changed the name to "Concord" to signify the harmony of the agreement. The Massachusetts town has lived up to its name ever since, albeit rather unconventionally. Its inhabitants have historically created waves in order to bring about change or what they saw as a better way of life. Today, the town of about 17,000 bustles peacefully on the banks of the Assabet River, and has become a most desirable place to live. Read More
The Coming Revolution in Construction & Maintenance
In his book, "Paul Revere's Ride," David
Hackett Fischer suggests that General Thomas Gage suffered from
"stovepipe intelligence," or gathering information from the top
down. The British Military Governor of Massa-chusetts asked questions about
what the rebels were up to and his lieutenants
answered them. Judging purely from the outcome, some of the answers were probably the kind Gage preferredto hear, but not very accurate. Read More
