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Cooling tower
September 10, 2026
If your chiller or cooling tower is showing signs of strain, now is the time to act. Aging systems can drive up energy costs, increase repair needs, and raise the risk of unexpected downtime.
Worker installing concrete
August 5, 2026
Cracked sidewalks, deteriorating balconies, failing masonry facades, aging concrete structures - these issues will not improve with time and delaying repairs can lead to larger projects, higher costs, safety concerns, and increased liability for your community.
high-rise building
July 7, 2026
As high-rise buildings and buildings with centralized HVAC and plumbing infrastructure continue to grow in size and complexity, so do the risks and the systems that must work together seamlessly. When one system begins to fail - façade, HVAC, foundation - it rarely stays isolated.
DC community
June 15, 2026
Many Washington, DC multi-family communities are overpaying for water without realizing it. In the District of Columbia, your water bill includes more than just usage. Meter size alone can drive significant fixed monthly costs. If your property has an oversized water meter, you could be paying far more than necessary
Multi-family community
June 4, 2026
When a developer turns over control of a community to the Association, the clock starts ticking. A transition study is one of the most important steps a Board can take to protect its residents,
Multi-family residential building
April 15, 2026
When planning for your community’s future, who performs your Capital Reserve Study is just as important as what the report contains. A Capital Reserve Study is a financial plan for condo, co-op, and HOA boards to schedule repairs and replacements of building systems and common areas. Precise inspections and projections help preserve property values, maintain infrastructure, and prevent surprise assessments.
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Continuing Education

Becht Engineering BT, Inc, is an approved Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) Continuing Education Provider. Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are necessary to maintain CAMICB certifications and licenses. Our experts can assist Property Managers with earning their CEUs. We can host lunch and learns at your request on a variety of subjects at your office or one of ours.

Balconies on multifamily building

Building Maintenance Planning

Centers around building components and innovative approaches to planning their maintenance.

Multifamily Building

Building Science

Analysis (thermal, vapor, and air pressure) and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings.

Capital Reserve Studies

The purpose and useful application of Capital Reserve Studies for common interest realty associations.

Townhomes

Deck Replacement & Deck Repair

A look into deck refurbishment, decomposition, and what is needed, and compares replacement vs. repairment.

Decks on residential building in need of repair
Townhouses

Deficiencies in Developer-Drafted Documents 

Types of governing document language, how to utilize existing authority, the process for amending documents, and strategies for executing a change. 

Electrical vehicle charging station

Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

What residents expect and what can be accomplished when it comes to EV charging stations.

High-Rise HVAC 101

Overview of the HVAC systems most commonly employed in high-rise multi-family buildings.

High-rise multifamily residential building

Life Expectancy of Vinyl Siding

Benefits of vinyl siding, what affects it, factors that attribute to its life cycle, and overall expectations.

vinyl siding replacement on residential building
Boilers

Maintaining Boilers & Furnaces

Maintaining boilers & furnaces-preventing faulty combustion, preventing carbon monoxide poisoning & proper venting.

Multifamily residential community paving project

Mastering RFPs and Vendor Selection for HOAs

Difference between maintenance and capital expenditure projects, when to engage engineers, architects, project managers, how to create effective RFPs, and to help create effective Bid Packages

Mid-Rise & Multistory Flat Roofs

Identifies types of low slope roofing, signs of failures/ defects, repair or replace, testing, & coatings. 

Flat roof on multifamily residential building

Multi-family Building Facades

Overview of the design, maintenance, and repair of facades on multi-family buildings.

Facade repair on multifamily building
Roof replacement on residential building

Planning for Capital Replacement Projects

Focuses on need for proper planning for major construction projects from a timing perspective & technical & administrative aspects of implementation.

air handing units on residential building

Proper Planning for MEP Capital Projects

The life cycle of a well-planned Capital Project, from the initial need through project closeout.

Property Maintenance and Contracting

Provides practical guidance on maintaining property assets and managing contracting projects effectively. 

Roof work on multifamily residential building

Protecting Common Elements

Addresses roof, attic, building envelope, road, drainage system, and landscaping inspections.

Birds Eye View of Multi-family community
High-rise multifamily residential building

Water Infiltration Issues at High-Rise Building

Overview of the types of building materials for high-rise construction, types of water intrusion, impact, investigating and diagnosing, and overall approach. 

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