Strategic solutions: CAI offers public policy recommendations for high-rise safety
In the months following the condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., CAI convened community association leaders, experts, and key stakeholders to identify public policy recommendations for reserve studies and funding, building maintenance, and structural integrity.
Managing safety: Fannie Mae releases new project requirements for condos, co-ops
Following the Surfside condo collapse this summer, Fannie Mae recently released new building project requirements for its loans. CAI breaks down the key requirements of the guidelines effective Jan. 1.
Service adjustments: Labor shortages, rate increases forcing communities to adapt
Some community associations have found it difficult to hire workers due to labor shortages or have faced increased costs of raw materials stemming from supply chain slowdowns. As a result, many are adjusting operations until the situation improves.
Task delegation: How committees benefit association operations
Having committees to tackle short- and long-term tasks can be valuable for efficient community association operations. Learn what to consider when setting up committees and how to maximize their contributions.
Vaccine mandates: What could requirements mean for your community
Vaccines mandates for all federal employees, federal contractors, and many health care workers has left many other public and private organizations reevaluating their own health practices. Legal experts weigh in on how communities can keep their residents safe.
Community matters: How to be a good neighbor and build connections in your HOA
More than half of community association residents say they have become closer to their neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent CAI survey. The results illustrate the value of community association living.
Employee engagement: 4 strategies to lead a highly motivated team of community managers
There are many challenges that can cause community association managers to feel unmotivated in their jobs. Management company executives: Improve your employee engagement with these four strategies.
Responding to tragedy: How CAI is offering support and resources following the Surfside condo collapse
The tragedy in Surfside, Fla., evoked many emotions for us all. The impact of this disaster will be far-reaching, changing many aspects of the communities we serve as volunteers, managers, and business partners. With much work still to be done, here is how CAI has provided support so far.
A sense of belonging: Committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion in community associations
CAI is dedicated to promoting equality and opportunity in all aspects of community association living. Our goal is to achieve a prosperous housing model and advocate for policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all who live and work in common interest communities.
High alert: Building safety concerns rise following Surfside condo collapse
Although it will likely take months or even years to determine the causes behind the Surfside, Fla., condo collapse, local and state governments are examining building codes, standards and practices, and other appropriate actions to improve structural safety.
