Fall pests rarely announce themselves at the property line. The first sign may be insects collecting on a sunny exterior wall, a spider in a ground-floor common area or a string of tenant and resident complaints that appears after temperatures begin to change. For commercial and multifamily properties, waiting for indoor complaints and then reacting […]

What Separates a Real Quote from a Cheap One You send the same scope to three painting contractors. You get back three numbers that don't remotely agree — one comes in at $18,000, another at $31,000, and the third somewhere in between. On paper, they're bidding on the same building. So what's actually different? Usually, […]

Thermal Imaging is Your Building’s Heat Map for Smarter Property Maintenance  Picture this: your building is humming along, everything looks fine on the surface. But behind the scenes? There could be a hotspot quietly building up to a costly failure.  That’s where thermal imaging comes in. Think of it like a weather radar for your […]

Why Construction Matters for Utah’s Commercial Properties  Utah summers bring long days, warm weather, and the perfect window for essential construction and maintenance work on commercial properties—including multi-family complexes, retail centers, apartment buildings, and office spaces. For property managers and facility operators, this season offers an ideal opportunity to boost curb appeal, improve functionality, and […]

As a commercial property manager, ensuring tenant satisfaction is paramount to the success of your business. Satisfied tenants are more likely to renew their leases, recommend your property to others, and contribute to a positive atmosphere. Here are ten strategies to enhance tenant satisfaction:  1. Communication is Key Effective communication is the cornerstone of any […]

If you own any sort of building, you probably have an HVAC system. It’s something we certainly value, but it does sometimes go unnoticed. It’s wonderful to come in from the cold to a nice and warm welcome. It’s also amazing to walk into a nice, cool building on a hot summer day. And if your […]

There’s quite a bit of hassle when it comes to construction. One of those hassles is finding building contractors to oversee your project. If you aren’t experienced in construction, and you don’t know what to look for, the task may be daunting, and you may not know where to turn for the best information. That’s […]

Is it time to upgrade a space in your commercial real estate holdings? Are you wanting to get more money-per-square foot of your existing commercial buildings? It sounds like a tenant improvement project is on the horizon. Here is an important checklist to consider to maximize the value of your tenant improvement project, whether you […]

Over the years, Rubicon has worked with many commercial property owners on projects to try to please specific tenants for tenant improvement. Oftentimes, we see commercial property owners bending over backwards to try to solve a problem with a specific tenant in the final stretch of a lease renewal. One of our most popular services […]