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6 NEW ENGLAND CONDOMINIUM —MAY 2019 NEWENGLANDCONDO.COM Wednesday, May 22, 2019 The New England Condominium Expo Seaport World Trade Center-Exhibit Hall 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m Learn about the latest services from more than 175 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry experts. For information and to register, visit www.ne-expo.com. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 CAI-CT: Spring Fling Education & Networking Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd., Bloomfield, CT 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Attend a seminar on ‘You’re Being Sued; Now What?’ for managers, or an insurance & legal panel for homeowners--followed by a network- ing party until 7:00 p.m. Visit www.caict.org for details. Thursday, May 9, 2019 BSA: Designing a Carbon-Free Boston BSA Space, Fort Point Room, 290 Congress Street, Boston 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) released Carbon-Free Boston in January 2019, setting forth an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Join the BSA/AIA to hear more about the report and the role that building design plays in helping Boston reach its goals. Hear from the US Green Building Council’s Massachusetts chapter on their recent report of the cost of building net zero through- out the state. The morning will then turn to best case practices in low-energy buildings in urban settings. Visit the Boston Society of Architects at www.architects.org to register. Thursday, June 6, 2019 CAI-NE: Annual Golf Tournament Walpole Country Club Walpole, MA 10:00 a.m. The New England Chapter of Community Associations Institute presents its 26th annual golf tourney, featuring a shotgun start, barbecue lunch, reception with silent auction, and dinner buffet. To register, visit www.caine.org. Friday, June 21, 2019 CAI: M202 – Association Communications Natick, MA 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This Community Associations Institute (CAI) course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced manag- ers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newslet- ters and reports, and manage public relations. Register at www.caionline.org. CAL EN D AR Industry Pulse May-June Industry News RCI Changes Name to IIBEC As of April 1, 2019, RCI, Inc. official- ly became the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC; pronounced eye-bec), according to a press statement. The change was approved by the voting membership after years of discussion, an extensive study, a brand assessment, and industry-wide feedback. The name change will align the association’s name and brand with its purpose and strategy heading into the future. The Roof Consultants Institute was originally incorporated in 1983 as a non- profit association representing the nascent field of roof consulting. As the institute grew, its members branched out into con- sulting not just on roofs, but on the entire building enclosure. Its name was changed in 2006 to RCI, Inc. RCI has grown from a small core of dedicated roof consultants to represent some 3600 members, comprising building enclosure consultants and other industry stakeholders specializing in roofing, water- proofing, and exterior wall specification and design. While the organization’s new online presence is being updated, it can continue to be found at https://rci-online. org. Barkan Management Expands Portfolio in Washington, D. C. Boston-based Barkan Management, an industry-leader in residential property management with 174 properties under management in eight states, continues to expand its reach in the Washington, D.C. region by adding a luxury condominium property to its portfolio. In a press statement, Barkan officials said the company now provides full-service management services to The Whitman Condominium, a 285-unit luxury con- dominium community, located in down- town Washington D.C. Daphne S. Coates, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, has been appointed General Manager, bringing over 15 years’ experience to the property. Barkan cur- rently manages approximately 12,000 units in the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area, including condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowner associations. Michael Feltenberger, Sr. VP of Barkan Management said, “We are recognized as the premiere property management com- pany in the Washington D.C. region and our team of highly-experienced profession- als work diligently to provide the stellar level of service that is associated with the Barkan brand.” With more than 700 employees and 174 properties (27,000+ units) under manage- ment in eight states, Barkan encompasses five related real estate service business- es, including property management and accounting, renovation, development, and affordable housing compliance. BOMA Boston Raises Funds for Charity BOMA Boston’s annual benefit sup- porting its charitable partner—Bridge Over Troubled Waters—raised $60,000 this spring. The event was held at the UMass Club on March 14. Over 300 members and guests enjoyed an evening of great networking, food and drink, raffle prizes and an excit- ing fundraising activity while supporting a great cause, according to the New England Real Estate Journal . For more information about BOMA and its upcoming events, visit www.bomaboston.org. Dolben Company to Manage Mave Apts, The Dolben Company, Inc. of Stonham, Massachusetts, has assumed the manage- ment of Mave Apartments, located in the Fells area of town. The apartments are located near Rte. 93. According to the New England Real Estate Journal, Wakefield Investments, Inc., has acquired the proper- ty; Mave represents Dolben’s first manage- ment assignment with this client. Mave consists of 298 units with a mix of one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center with yoga and spin studio; outdoor heated pool and spa with veranda featuring an outdoor kitchen; BBQ grills; and fire pit. A cyber studio is available for residents with Wi-Fi access and a gourmet coffee station. There is also bike storage with a tune up station, dog wash station, Amazon Hub package management system, and covered parking. Law & Legislation “Crumbling Foundation” Homeowners Get Extra Tax Relief Two Connecticut congressmen announced in April that the IRS has declared additional tax relief available to owners of crumbling foundations whose repairs are not covered under Connecticut’s special indemnity unit, according to the Hartford Business Journal . On April 4, Congressmen John Larson (D.-1st District) and Joe Courtney (D.-2nd District) said that homeowners can apply for the federal casualty loss deduction to cer- tain repairs linked to fixing their crumbling foundation not covered by the Connecticut Foundations Solutions Indemnity Co., the paper reported. The congressman received the information from the IRS. According to the Journal, the letter from the IRS confirms that if a repaired structures was damaged by the crumbling foundation or needed to be damaged or destroyed to repair the foundation, the cost of the repair of this item would be eligible for federal tax relief under the revenue pro- cedures that the IRS has published. Also in April, State Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais announced that his agency has alerted insurers to an updated notice regarding what property- casualty insurers can and cannot do when they encounter legitimate claims for foun- dation repairs. Mais said he acted after becoming aware of consumers’ concerns that lodging a claim could spawn repercus- sions, the Journal reported. According to Mais, a notice directing insurers to not cancel or not renew affected homeowners’ insurance coverage as a result of a foundation found to be crumbling or otherwise deteriorating was first issued in October 2015, and updated in January 2017. An estimated 35,000 Connecticut home- owners have been affected by the problem with deteriorating foundations caused by pyrrhotite, a mineral that causes the slow cracking, flaking, bowing and separation of concrete foundations when exposed to oxy- gen and water. Appointments & Transitions Robinson Joins Corcoran Firm Richard Robinson has joined John M. Corcoran and Co. of Braintree, Massachusetts, as vice president of acqui- sitions. Robinson joins Corcoran with 30 years of experience in the New England apartment market as well as North Carolina. He will be responsible for iden- tifying, understanding and securing multi- family investments and developments. JMC invests in and develops residential com- munities of 150 or more apartments in the Boston metro area. Robinson said: “I am excited to be asso- ciating with John M. Corcoran and Co. with its reputation, knowledge base, and deep relationships. The company currently man- ages over 12,000 residential apartments and has acquired and developed over 15,000.” For the last 12 years Robinson has secured contracts and closed the best assets in the New England and North Carolina markets. n 2019 PULSE/CALENDAR Please submit Pulse items to Pat Gale at patgale@yrinc.com