The PULSE – February 2024
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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Maintain Structural Integrity of Residential Housing
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed S2760/A4384, which puts in place additional procedures for inspecting, evaluating, and maintaining the structural integrity of certain residential housing structures across the state. Together, these procedures will help ensure the safety, stability, and resilience of New Jersey’s condominiums and coops for generations to come. “Today we underscore that we […]
The Scrooge Effect: Common Winter Complaints and How to Address Them
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Macy Balmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, with SERVPRO Team McCabe. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year until they aren’t. Along with cold weather, wintertime can bring on an array of emotions and feelings. It’s important to be mindful of the wide realm of needs when addressing tenant […]
What are Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on Eiseman Construction’s blog and is shared by permission. Winter’s arrival brings picturesque scenes of frost on windowpanes, snow people in the yard, snow-covered roofs, and icicles hanging from eaves. However, the season’s snowy charm also can bring headaches for homeowners such as icy sidewalks, snow removal, and ice dams. […]
Winter Tree Care Tips
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co. When trees fall and wreck cars, homes, and roads, it can feel random and unpredictable. But there are steps you can take to keep you and your trees safe – and with winter storms just around the corner, fall is the time to do […]
Managing Risk and Limitations for Chatbot ChatGPT
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article, authored by Gwen Luu, Partner – Commercial Risk, for JGS Insurance, A Baldwin Risk Partner , a CAI Keystone business partner member, is reprinted by permission of JGS Insurance. A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool is emerging in the digital universe: quasi-human language processor ChatGPT. ChatGPT is penetrating the AI landscape […]
Protecting Your Commercial Property’s Plumbing: A Guide to Sewer and Drain System Monitoring and Maintenance
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Don Harris, EBP, Sales Manager at Zoom Drain, a CAI Keystone Business Partner member. This article originally appeared as a post on LinkedIn and is reprinted with permission. As a sales manager at Zoom Drain, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of neglected sewer and drain systems in commercial […]
PA House Bill 1289 Presented to the Governor
CAI is pleased to report Pennsylvania House Bill No. 1289, removing racially restrictive deed covenants, passed the State Senate by a unanimous vote on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The Bill, which passed the House by a vote of 200 to 3 in June, has been presented to Governor Shapiro for his signature. CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative […]
CAI’s 2023 Excellence Awards Presented at All That Jazz!
Every year, CAI recognizes our best and brightest members with the CAI Excellence Awards. This years awards were presented at “All That Jazz,” our 2023 Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Delaware Valley Paving. Numerous excellent nominations were received in our various award categories. CAI Keystone extends our sincere congratulations to all the wonderful individuals and […]
Legislative Alert: Sprinkler Legislation Dies in Committee
It’s official. Philadelphia City Council Bill 220299 – mandating the upgrade of older residential buildings for in-unit automatic sprinklers is dead. The bill has run out of time to have a hearing before the end of the current session, so the bill is officially dead. While the bill is dead for this session, this does […]