Episode 107: After the Freeze: Inspections, Repairs & Year-Round Maintenance Strategy

Spring is around the corner — is your building ready?On this episode of Building Knowledge, we explore what owners and managers should assess as winter ends — and why preventative maintenance isn’t just seasonal, it’s year-round strategy.Our guest, Alexis Ferrara, Account Executive at Ferrara Management Group (FMG) and a member of the Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) of the Building & Realty Institute (BRI), makes her first appearance on the program.The conversation covers:Post-winter inspections for exterior and interior areasIdentifying and addressing cold-weather damagePreparing properties for spring and summer conditionsWeatherizing multifamily and commercial buildingsKey checkpoints for plumbing, weather stripping, lighting, gutters, and drainageTiming repairs and seasonal upgradesGetting pools, decks, sky lounges, garages, and parking areas ready for warmer monthsBest practices for year-round preventative maintenanceFrom curb appeal to core systems, this episode delivers a practical roadmap to protect your property, control costs, and stay ahead of seasonal surprises.