by Megan Schneider | Sep 29, 2026 | Chicago business, Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Refresh, Pipe Restoration, Preventive Maintenance, Property Management, Property Manager, Trenchless Technology
Every glass of water in a Chicago building starts in Lake Michigan. What happens between the lake and the tap is documented and published every year. What happens inside the building is a separate question. From Lake Michigan to Your Building The city draws its...
by Megan Schneider | Aug 31, 2026 | Chicago business, Drain Piping, Epoxy Pipe Lining, Pipe Lining, Plumbing Contractor, plumbing maintenance, Plumbing Pipe Inspection, Plumbing Pipes, plumbing restoration, Plumbing Tips, Preventive Maintenance, Trenchless Technology
When a property manager collects bids for a pipe restoration project, price is usually the first thing compared. It is the easiest number to line up side by side. The harder questions, about who is doing the work and what happens if something goes wrong later, tend to...
by David Wiley | Aug 27, 2026 | Drain Piping, Epoxy Pipe Lining, Pipe Lining, Pipe Restoration, Preventive Maintenance, Trenchless Technology
When a facility manager learns that a building’s pipes need work, the first concern is usually not the pipes. It is what happens to the tenants, the staff, and the daily schedule while the work is underway. Closing a floor, cutting into finished walls, and...
by David Wiley | Jun 25, 2026 | Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Failure, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Restoration, plumbing maintenance, Plumbing Pipe Inspection, Plumbing Pipes, plumbing restoration, Plumbing Tips, Preventive Maintenance, Proactive pipe care, Property Management, Property Manager
Plumbing rarely makes it into the annual budget until something goes wrong. For most facility managers, pipe repairs show up as emergency line items, unplanned capital requests, or last-minute board approvals that disrupt both operations and finances. The problem is...
by Megan Schneider | Apr 30, 2026 | Epoxy Pipe Lining, Facility Manager, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Restoration, Preventive Maintenance, Proactive pipe care, Property Management, Property Manager
Insurance renewals are becoming uncomfortable boardroom conversations. Premiums are climbing. Deductibles are rising. Carriers are tightening underwriting standards. For many Chicago HOAs, the question is no longer whether costs will increase, but by how much. Think...
by Megan Schneider | Mar 31, 2026 | Drain Piping, Epoxy Pipe Lining, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Lining, Plumbing Tips, Preventive Maintenance, Spring Plumbing
When winter ends, most building systems get a quick check. Plumbing should be at the top of that list. Spring is one of the most important times of year to schedule a pipe assessment. The effects of winter do not always show up right away, but they are there. Small...
