Spring/Summer C&W NJ Asset Services Newsletter

Customer Newsletter

Spring / Summer 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Introducing our New Team Member

Introducing our New Team Member

Hilary Brissee joined Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Asset Services team as a Property Manager located in the Iselin, New Jersey office. In this role, Hilary will be handling the day-to-day management of Industrial properties in Northern and Central New Jersey. She will also focus on providing exceptional customer service to clients, tenants and vendors; managing capital projects and identifying cost savings opportunities throughout her portfolio. Hilary comes with over 15 years of real estate experience, most recently overseeing a large portfolio of multi-family projects. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the ability to embrace challenges with forward thinking results while adhering to client and property needs.

Spring Reminders

Severe Thunderstorm & Lightning Facts

Mark Your Calendar

Cushman & Wakefield Gives Back

Hilary Brissee Property Manager

In Other Asset Services News

Your Management Team

April is National Humor Month

Customer Corner

WELCOME, HILARY!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 8 th Remember to set your clocks, timeclocks and lighting times forward one hour ahead .

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Spring Reminders

The Importance of Commercial HVAC Maintenance Regular maintenance of your commercial HVAC system is incredibly important for the longevity and efficiency of your unit. Maintenance services will ensure that the inside of your commercial building or business is comfortable and free of any pollutants, and will also ensure that your machine is working well and does not need any repairs. It is important to have regularly scheduled HVAC maintenance appointments throughout the year that will help identify any issues that you are having, analyze the equipment and how it’s operating to make sure that it is

working at its maximum efficiency. Benefit #1: Lower operating costs

Did you know that poorly maintained HVAC systems can use a lot of excess energy and will therefore increase your utility bill every month? If you keep your system maintained with periodic checkups, you’ll be able to keep the system running at peak capacity and ultimately, reduce your operating costs significantly.

Benefit #2: Extended life of the equipment If you fail to keep your HVAC system maintained, it can negatively impact the lifespan and the durability of the equipment and parts. You may have a greater risk of needing to replace certain parts, as well. No one wants to have an HVAC system break down, especially when it comes to your business. This can result in a loss of inventory or customers and in turn, mean you have a loss in revenue. Benefit #3: Peace of mind This is one of the top benefits of having routine maintenance appointments. You’ll know that you, your customers, as well as your employees will be kept comfortable. And not only that, your business budget won’t be negatively affected .

Overhead Dock Door Maintenance

To minimize risk and potential costly downtime, be sure not to overlook regular maintenance of overhead dock doors. As with maintenance of other equipment and systems, investing in the up-front costs of maintenance will save money in the long run. Routine maintenance would include inspection of things such as cables, brackets, rollers, framing, hinges, tracks, bearings, springs, door level, weather seals, safety signage, lighting, and general door operation. How often maintenance will be needed will vary based on weather conditions and usage cycles.

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Severe Thunderstorm & Lightning Facts

Tornadoes produce winds in excess of 250 miles per hour. They can be a mile wide and stay on the ground over 50 miles. For more information, see our Tornado Preparedness page. Strong winds caused by a thunderstorm can exceed 100 mph and cause damage equal to a tornado. They can be extremely dangerous to aviation. Flash flooding is the number one cause of death associated with thunderstorms, causing more than 140 fatalities each year. Fore more information, see our Flood and Flash Flood Preparedness page. Hail causes more than $1 billion in crop and property damage each year nationwide. Of the estimated 100,000 thunderstorms that occur each year in the United States, about 10 percent are classified as severe. The National Weather Service considers a thunderstorm severe if it produces hail at least ¾-inch in diameter, winds of 58 mph or stronger, or a tornado. Source : http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/thunderstorms- lightning.shtml

Thunderstorms can occur any time of year in New Jersey. However, severe thunderstorms generally occur during the warmer months of March through October. A typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes - far smaller than a hurricane or a winter storm. Despite their small size, however, ALL thunderstorms are dangerous. Thunderstorms can produce lightning, tornadoes, strong winds, flash flooding and hail. Lightning occurs with all thunderstorms. Each year, lightning causes an average of 67 fatalities nationwide. Many more are injured but survive with long-term, debilitating symptoms including memory loss, sleep disorders and muscle spasms.

Mark Your Calendar

Mar 8 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Spring Forward

May 10 MOTHER’S DAY

Mar 19 FIRST DAY OF SPRING

May 25 MEMORIAL DAY

Apr 8 PASSOVER: First Day

Jun 21 FATHER’S DAY

Apr 12 EASTER SUNDAY

Jul 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

Apr 22 EARTH DAY

Sept 7 LABOR DAY

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Cushman & Wakefield Gives Back

NJ Community FoodBank Cushman & Wakefield’s New Jersey employees were once again proud to volunteer at the NJ Community FoodBank. The team managed to sort and pack a total of 485 boxes for this important cause .

Operation Backpack

At the start of the 2019-2020 school season, and in conjunction with Randa Luggage and The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, C&W’s New Jersey offices were able to collectively donate school supplies for 150 children living close to or under the poverty line in Clifton, NJ. Their gratitude and heartfelt receipt of the supplies provided was truly a heartwarming experience all around.

In Other Asset Services News…

Last October, New Jersey Asset Services Director Karen Hromin was featured in the “Women in Business” edition of the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal for her contributions to Cushman & Wakefield and the commercial real estate industry. She has been with Cushman & Wakefield for more than 11 years and has served in the industry for 23 years. Karen was promoted to Director in 2019, and oversees more than 16 million square feet of New Jersey industrial properties. Karen’s commitment, dedication and integrity are an advantage to clients, tenants, and colleagues alike and we are proud to have her as part of the C&W family.

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Your Management Team

Sam Collison Managing Director sam.collison@cushwake.com Direct +1 732 452 6161

Karen Hromin Director karen.hromin@cushwake.com Direct +1 732 243 3112

Tracey Altrui Property Manager tracey.altrui@cushwake.com Direct +1 732 452 6162

Hilary Brissee Property Manager hilary.brissee@cushwake.com Direct +1 732 210 6674

Ben Hammond Sr. Assistant Property Manager benjamin.hammond@cushwake.com Direct +1 732 243 3116

Louise Rubbo Property Administrator louise.rubbo@cushwake.com Direct +1 732 243 3121

April is National Humor Month

CAN LIFT 4,000 LBS.

In recognition of National Humor Month , here’s a bit of humor to brighten your day.

CAN’T ROLL OVER A ZIP TIE

Customer Corner

Is there something you would like to see highlighted in an upcoming newsletter or do you have questions? Your suggestions and comments are always encouraged and welcomed. Please send your thoughts to Louise Rubbo at louise.rubbo@cushwake.com.

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