Calling all snowbirds! Have you started using “smart” devices in your home? If not, it’s time you start looking at transforming your properties into smart homes! Smart devices are typically controlled through an app on your phone, which means you never have to step...
In 2018 alone, over 1.5 million house fires were recorded according to the National Fire Protection Association. Approximately 3,655 civilian deaths were reported due to these fires, 15,000 injuries, and over $25 billion dollars in property loss. Fire can destroy a...
During the chilly winter months very few building managers worry about fires breaking out in their properties. While the cold may be upon us here in Illinois, it is important that commercial building owners always keep fire safety at the forefront of their minds! Most...
Owning or managing an apartment complex comes with a variety of different stressors. From collecting rent, handling tenant complaints, cleaning vacant apartments, and other issues, there are major things to consider as well. What happens if a fire breaks out in the...
Many commercial properties depend on their maintenance staff for different tasks. This crew plays an important role in the company by keeping things running properly and quickly responding to building emergencies. Many companies find it difficult to justify hiring...
Chicago architecture is some of the most interesting and beautiful in the world. At Open House Chicago, you have the opportunity to not just see the outside of these magnificent buildings, but learn about their history, and experience what they look like from inside....