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"Survive or Thrive?"
“Survive or thrive,” was the challengeissued to recession-weary exhibitors for the upcoming New England Condominium
Expo. The throw-down came during “Expo University,” a recent day-long exhibitor workshop focused on getting the most return on investment from the 2010 New England Condo Expo, to be held in May at the Seaport World
Trade Center in Boston.
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Hot Tips
The chance of experiencing a fire in your residential property is almost as unlikely as experiencing a plane crash—it’s a miniscule number of incidents that affect a tiny percentage of the population [see sidebar on page 14]. But fire-related tragedies are almost all preventable, and just like airline officials, fire fighting professionals are committed to bringing that statistic down to zero. Read More
What's Secure
In today’s high-tech world, security can look a lot like a sci-fi movie. Golf carts can
be equipped with laser systems that will read license plates and check them
against a computer list of approved vehicles. Elevators will only travel to
certain floors if the rider has the correct key card. From their home computer,
owners can do everything from allowing a plumber entry while they are
vacationing in the Caribbean to checking out the security feed from cameras in
the parking lots.
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Out of Harms Way
Sometimes in the rush of excitement surrounding construction and renovation projects, things can get overlooked. Perhaps a cost goes unchecked or timing issues crop up. One item on the to-do list that should never be forgotten, though, is safety, both for residents and work crews. Read More
Safety Basics
When it comes to residents’ safety within a condominium community, it’s the tragedies such as pool drownings, fires and floods that make headlines.
But the real villains – measured by the number of actual accidents – are the subtle flaws around the condo that literally “trip people up” and result in all sorts of injuries.
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Safe & Secure
In these tumultuous times of uncertainty and financial instability, one thing is certain: crime rates rise as the employment rate and markets fall. However, there is much you can do to create safe, secure, and happy communities. Common sense, best practices, and new technology can go far in insuring both the real safety of your residents and their perception of how safe they are. Read More
Altitude Adjustment
Americans have always loved high-tech gadgets. Whether it’s an elaborate crime being solved on CSI or James Bond using a laser-guided
device to defeat the bad guys, high-tech is endlessly entertaining. But when it
comes to real life – such as dealing with security at a condominium – high-tech devices are embraced only up to a point. Security-conscious condo
associations like advanced technology, but it must pass muster on a number of
levels.
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Super Sleuths
If Suzy passes all the required background checks, she can be hired for the job, but just remember that Suzy has an obligation to report any other wrongdoings in the building. Read More
Common-Sense Security
When it comes to our homes, nothing is more important than feeling safe. We want
to know that our kids can ride their bikes, that we can walk the dog at night,
that we can go on vacation without wondering what will happen when we’re gone.
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The Digital Age
On September 7, 1927, 19-year-old Philo T. Farnsworth created the first television system that could not only display, but transmit signals between separate rooms. Now, more than 80 years later, another historic date in broadcast transmissions is upon us. Read More
