Ep. 42 - Welcome Home Westchester’s ‘5 in 25’ Housing Agenda
Building Knowledge
The ‘5 in 25’ Housing Agenda of Welcome Home Westchester, a coalition that is producing important and consistent conversations on the serious lack of housing in Westchester County in New York State, was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Kate Slevin, the Executive Vice President of The Regional Plan Association (RPA), a member of the coalition, was the guest. Topics discussed during the segment included: 1) The mission of the coalition; 2) The diverse membership of the coalition; 3) A full review of the coalition’s...
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Ep. 41 - Explaining The Corporate Transparency Act
Building Knowledge
A full review of the Corporate Transparency Act and how the mandate affects businesses throughout the U.S. were the topics of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Carl Finger, Esq., an attorney with Finger and Finger, A Professional Corporation, was the guest. Finger and Finger is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. The firm is Chief Counsel to The Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Topics covered during the show included: 1) A full definition of the act and when it became effective; 2) Why the mandate was created;...
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Ep. 40 - Energy Costs – What’s Ahead?
Building Knowledge
What Building Owners, Managers and Homeowners can expect regarding Energy Costs for the upcoming harsh weather of fall and winter was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Dan Singer, President of Robison - a well-known energy company that is based in Port Chester in Westchester County in New York State - was the guest. Dan was a regular guest on the former radio shows of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Topics discussed during the segment included: 1) Heating Oil Prices for Building Owners and Managers, and for Consumers,...
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Ep. 39 - The New Rules For Real Estate
Building Knowledge
This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” focused on the new rules affecting the residential real estate market. Christina DiMinno, an Associate Broker with Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, was the guest. Christina DiMinno is with the Bronxville office of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in Westchester County in New York State. The topics that were discussed during the segment included: 1) The longtime guidelines for residential real estate that were commonly used prior to the recent implementation of the new rules that now...
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Ep. 38 - A Key Certification for Businesses!
Building Knowledge
A certification program for members of the building, realty and construction industries, as well as for members of the general business community, was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The certification, which is provided by a company known as , results in businesses being designated as “a Certified B Corporation.” Casey Plasker, the Founder and Owner of Circularly, was this episode’s guest. She explained the significance of the certification and its importance to businesses. Other topics discussed on the segment included:...
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Ep. 37 - How to Deal With Troublesome Employees
Building Knowledge
How to Deal With Troublesome Employees” was the topic of Episode 37 of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Matthew Persanis, Labor Counsel to the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), was the guest. Matthew Persanis is also a principal of Elefante and Persanis, LLP, a well-known law firm that is based in Eastchester in Westchester County in New York State. He is a regular guest on “Building Knowledge.” Topics covered during the segment included: 1) The importance of Employers documenting situations involving Troublesome Employees; 2) Processes involved...
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Ep. 36 - Key Topics for N.Y. State Employers
Building Knowledge
This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” reviewed some of the key topics affecting New York State Employers. Our guest was Matthew Persanis, Labor Counsel to the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), and a principal of Elefante and Persanis, LLP, a well-known law firm that is based in Eastchester in Westchester County in New York State. The topics discussed on the show included: 1) The mandate that requires all N.Y. State Employers to provide their Employees with Sexual Harassment Prevention Training on an annual basis; 2) The mandate stating that...
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Ep. 35 - Another Review Of Co-op & Condo Questions
Building Knowledge
Another analysis of frequently-asked questions from Boards of Directors of Co-ops and Condos on Co-op and Condo Procedures was the topic of this segment of “BuildingKnowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The questions for this episode are from inquiries that the Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) receives on a regular basis. The topic was featured on Episode Five of our series. That episode received positive responses and produced requests for this segment. Daniel Finger, Esq., an attorney with Finger and Finger,...
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Ep. 34 - Key Marketing Tips For Businesses
Building Knowledge
This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” focused on Key Marketing Tips for Businesses. How businesses should adjust their Marketing and Advertising Strategies if a Recession should hit was covered during the show. The program also thoroughly reviewed how businesses should adjust their Marketing and Advertising Processes during the upcoming Holiday Season. Michael Dardano, the principal of The Buzz Potential, a well-known Marketing and Public Relations company based in Tuckahoe in Westchester County in New York State, was the guest. Michael is a...
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Ep. 33 - What’s Happening With The Economy?
Building Knowledge
What is currently happening with the economy, and what the current economic situation means to businesses and to individuals, were the topics covered in this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Dr. Robert Goodman, a well-known Economic Analyst, was the guest. Dr. Goodman was a regular contributor to the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). He is a former Consultant for Putnam Investments. While with Putnam, he was a member of the company's Business Advisory Group, a panel of experts on Economic, Business and Personal...
info_outlineThis episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” addresses two topics – “What Owners & Managers Should Do To Prepare Their Buildings or Complexes for Winter” and “Year-Round Preventative Maintenance Processes That Owners & Managers Should Follow.” Robert Ferrara, a Board Member of The Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), also known as ACMA, was the guest. ACMA is composed of more than 25 of the leading property management firms in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. Robert Ferrara is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Ferrara Management Group, Inc., which is based in Bedford Hills in Westchester County in New York State. The company also has offices in New York City and in Armonk, New York. Summer is the time of year when Owners and Managers of Multifamily Buildings and Complexes, and Commercial Buildings, began preparing those facilities for the winter weather that is ahead. Accordingly, the topics reviewed during the segment included: 1) Preventative Maintenance Checks that should be conducted in order to prepare Buildings and Complexes for Winter; 2) What should be looked for regarding the Exterior Sections of a building or complex; 3) What should be looked for regarding the Interior Sections of a building or complex; 4) What processes should be conducted in the summer months in order to prepare those Exterior and Interior Areas for Winter; 5) Weatherizing Multifamily Properties and Commercial Facilities in preparation for Winter; 6) The regular inspections of Heat Sources; 7) What processes should be conducted in the summer months so that HVAC Systems will be ready for Winter; 8) How areas with Amenities, such as Pools, Decks and Sky Lounges, can be winterized; 9) How Parking Garages and Parking Lots can be prepared for the Winter months; 10) Year-Round Preventative Maintenance Processes that Owners and Managers should follow; 11) The biggest challenges currently facing New York metro area Owners and Managers of Multifamily Buildings and Complexes, as well as Commercial Facilities.