J. Hershey Building Consultants regularly provides complete project management for our Community Association clients including the initial property evaluation, design of drawings and specifications, assistance with bidding and construction monitoring. It is our goal to simplify the lives of the property managers we work with everyday by being their “go-to” firm!  Give us a call today at 844-543-7743 to discuss your project.   Below is an example of a current project!

Construction has wrapped on the balcony repair and railing replacement project for the Association shown below. Our team has been involved from the start providing all phases.   This Association consists of (152) units in (6) 3-story buildings.

The April issue of The Blue Print is now available to read by clicking here!  This month’s newsletter unveils a brand new section titled “J. Hershey Media” where we will keep you updated on articles, podcasts and videos we have created.  We also talk about several J. Hershey Building Consultant projects currently in progress for our community association clients in three different states!  Along with community association projects in Illinois, Michigan and Florida we also have active projects in Pennsylvania and Ohio!  As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary in May our success would not be possible without our clients, business partners, friends and family.

Spring has sprung and the J. Hershey Building Consultants team is busy providing Project Management services for several large community association projects!  Project Management services include:

• Providing construction monitoring to include in-progress site visits to review the construction status.  Site visits are followed with a written report that outlines the construction work performed, schedules, payment applications as requested, and issues that may arise.  We also provide contract administration to include answering questions generated from the Association, property management and contractors.

When you hire J. Hershey Building Consultants to provide all phases of work from the initial evaluation through project management this is the type of service you can expect….

“Initially we hired J. Hershey to determine the scope of work for our re-roofing project and write the specifications.  Your work was done in a timely manner and well detailed.  The bidding phase went smoothly, and your firm fielded various bidders’ questions in a disciplined manner.  Also, your bid summary was comprehensive and assisted us in selecting a contractor. The construction went smoothly and finished on time.  Your firm performed timely site visits to verify workmanship, etc… and periodic payout requests were handled in a timely manner.  All in all, we highly recommend your services.”
Property Manager
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The images below show various community association projects where we are currently providing Project Management services.  Please reach out to us today at 844-543-7743 or jk@jhersheygroup.com to discuss your upcoming project needs!

Facade Repair Project

Balcony Railing Replacement Project
The top floor balcony shows the original railings and the lower balcony railings have been replaced

Roofing contractors are measuring for new custom metal flashing

Do you know the qualifications of the person performing your Association’s Reserve or Transition Study?

Is the person who is visiting the property a licensed professional or are they an unlicensed employee who may or may not have a college degree in architecture or engineering?

Does the licensed professional produce bid repair documents or provide construction monitoring of capital improvements for multi-family properties or is their experience restricted to the preparation of Reserve Studies?  We consider it to be beneficial for a professional who is preparing your Reserve Study to have experience with building design as well as involvement in the building construction process.

When you hire J. Hershey Building Consultants, your Study may likely performed by the President of our company, John Hershey.  With over 30 years of experience, John is a Reserve Specialist, Licensed Architect, CAI Educated Business Partner and a member of the CAI National Business Partner Council.  John is regularly contacted by Property Managers and Property Management companies to solve complex issues that arise at Community Associations.

Click here for our easy-to-use online Reserve/Transition Study Request Form.  Below are examples of a recent Reserve Study and Transition Study completed by our team!

RESERVE STUDY
The Association shown below is responsible for maintaining the exterior of (63) ranch-style homes along with a pond, gazebo, lighting and landscaping.

TRANSITION STUDY
The Association shown below maintains the exterior of (27) units in (9) 2-story buildings along with mailbox kiosks, streets, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping.

J. Hershey Building Consultants is a proud member of Community Associations Institute Chapters in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida.  Recently, our President, John Hershey, had an article published in the CAI South Gulf Coast Community Voice Magazine!  “What’s the Diagnosis…Leak Investigation” focuses on one of the most common and frustrating issues property mangers and community associations face…water leaks! Please click here to view the article which begins on page 10.

As a CAI Educated Business Partner and a designated Reserve Specialist, John regularly travels to events throughout the country, guest speaking, networking and building relationships with property managers, association board members and business partners.  Please reach out to John today at jmh@jhersheygroup.com to discuss any upcoming speaking engagements or article needs for your company or publication!

In 2015, we performed an evaluation and provided drawings and specifications for a facade repair project at the Association shown below.  This Association is now ready to move forward with making the repairs.  Before we can issue the drawings for bidding we will perform a second building evaluation to determine if additional repair work is needed due to the amount of time that has passed.  We will then modify the drawings as necessary and prepare the bid packets.  To request a proposal for your building evaluation needs please contact Jen at jk@jhersheygroup.com or 844-543-7743!

Do you know the difference between a Transition Study and a Reserve Study?  The main difference is that a Transition Study is typically done when the property has transitioned from the developer to the homeowners. Click here for a great article further explaining the difference from our friends at the law office of Kaman & Cusimano, LLC.   This week, the J. Hershey Building Consultants team is on-site in Columbus, Ohio, performing Transition & Reserve Study site visits at the properties shown below! Click here for our online Reserve Study Request Form to submit your proposal needs today!

In 2012 we completed a Reserve Study for the high-rise condominium association shown below in downtown Columbus.  In 2016 and again this week have performed an update to the existing Reserve Study.  Our Client had these wonderful words to say about working with the J. Hershey team:

“I have worked with John Hershey since 2012.  In 2012, we executed a nationwide search for a professional Reserve Study company to examine Miranova.  J. Hershey Architecture was selected as the company to complete the survey.  The work was stellar and put Miranova on the right path for fully funding the reserve account in addition to safety compliance, ADA compliance and deferred maintenance projects.  In 2016, Mr. Hershey completed a study update and verified that Miranova was indeed maintaining itself to industry standards.”
Kim Bock, Property Manager
Miranova Condominium Association, NAI Ohio Equities

This 4-story loft building contains (47) units and has recently transitioned over from the developer.  The association is responsible for maintaining the roofing, common area components including the lobby, hallways and elevator as well as common area mechanical spaces.

The association shown below contains (178) single family homes.  They are responsible for maintaining a playground, entrance monument, sidewalks and streets.

Do you know the difference between a Transition Study and a Reserve Study?  Are you a CAI Business Partner that would like to earn the special designation of a CAI Educated Business Partner?  Answers to these questions and more including the scoop on an upcoming J. Hershey Architecture design project can be found by clicking here to read our January issue of The Blue Print!