Ode to the PCA

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d write about some of the aspects of the facility assessment field that I love… I love that every building is different and we get to learn something new at nearly every property we visit. I love working with less experienced,...

The Challenge of the PCA: To Observe and Report

According to the industry standard E2018-08 “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process” published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the objective of the PCA is to observe and report on the...

An email with an Altitude / Thoughts on Progress

The “please turn off and store your electronic devices for landing” announcement had just been heard and our plane was rapidly descending into Columbus at 500 miles per hour.  At that moment, my phone vibrated and I realized that with all the bells and whistles of my...

Do What You Enjoy…

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. Tao Te...