What Every Asset Manager Should Know About Building Failure

An oversized air conditioning system removes heat efficiently but cannot remove moisture — because it never runs long enough to dehumidify. If your building has a chronic humidity problem and your HVAC contractor’s answer is a new system, you may be buying the same problem in newer packaging.

The scope your remediation vendor submits is not a neutral document. It is a bid from a company that profits from its size. Here is how asset managers can identify inflated line items, unnecessary demolition, and work that will not solve the underlying problem — before the capital is approved.