Posts by: Lori Hanson
As cities continue to grow and urban spaces become more congested, the need for sustainable transportation options becomes increasingly apparent. In this regard, the incorporation of e-bikes as a resident amenity in multi-family apartment buildings has emerged as a promising solution. E-bikes, with their electric-assisted propulsion and environmental friendliness, offer numerous benefits to both residents […]
The Utility Management Advisory (UMA) is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Sustainability and Innovation Award is Stoneweg!
The Sustainability and Innovation award celebrates excellence in energy, water and / or trash management, as well as projects demonstrating measurable enhancements in sustainability practices.
The award was presented to Stoneweg during the RealPage […]
If you’ve heard of induction cooking, you may be wondering if it is actually relevant within the apartment industry, or just another buzzword or fad.
While some may think induction and electric cooktops are similar, there is actually a very big difference with induction versus electric cooking, and it comes down to efficiency. An induction […]
We can all agree that we are living in a very different world today than we were just 3 or 4 years ago. So many things have changed in our daily lives recently, and the ways we work and live are no exception. We have new priorities and focuses, as well as new preferences.
The […]
In August of 2022, our friend and colleague, Vicki Parrish, passed away. Vicki was an influential leader in our industry, specializing in utility billing management.
Vicki attended Texas Tech University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Since the 1980s, Vicki helped shape our industry and worked at both utility billing and property […]
The Utility Management Advisory (UMA) is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Sustainability and Innovation Award is American Realty Advisors (ARA)!
The Sustainability and Innovation award celebrates excellence in energy, water, and/or trash management, as well as projects demonstrating measurable enhancements in sustainability practices.
The award was presented to ARA during the […]
In 2020, 70 to 80 percent of small and medium businesses (SMBs) experienced a drop in revenue of between 30 and 50 percent, according to recent research by OECD. Well-capitalized giants performed better than cash-strapped SMBs.
This is important for two reasons. First, the multifamily housing sector is primarily SMBs—family, multi-generational, small to medium-sized businesses—making […]
As our industry starts to get back to “normal” after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing dramatic shifts in the way we operate our communities. We are also seeing a shift in resident expectations and preferences. In these times, we need to be adaptable and responsive to what our residents […]
I found a bit of irony in these words. If you are like me, the prospect of the future might not seem so simple at all. It might be more intimidating or confusing than anything. Maybe more scary than simple.
We are constantly presented with another innovation, new technology, or cutting-edge product to make […]
Denver recently passed its Green Roof Initiative requiring new and existing buildings to add green spaces to rooftops. Is your city next?
The residents of Denver, Colo., voted to institute a Green Roof Initiative. Buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. must now build out a portion (20-60 percent depending on the size of the building) […]
