05/13/2026
11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Presenter: David Holland, CPM - Sales Account Manager, BELFOR Property Restoration
Many property teams breathe a sigh of relief once winter ends. The snow melts, temperatures rise, and it feels like the worst is behind you. In reality, late spring and early summer are when many winter-related building problems finally reveal themselves.
Freeze-thaw cycles, roof stress, hidden moisture intrusion, and deferred maintenance issues often surface weeks or months after the initial damage occurred. What appears to be a new problem in May frequently started quietly in January.
This session helps property managers and site teams recognize the warning signs of winter-related damage, prioritize preventative maintenance, and respond quickly when moisture, mold, or envelope failures begin to appear. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks and tools to reduce claims, prevent avoidable losses, and protect their operating budgets.
What you'll learn:
- Identify common building warning signs that indicate winter-related damage is emerging in late spring or early summer.
- Distinguish between cosmetic issues and conditions that may lead to moisture intrusion, mold, or insurance claims.
- Implement preventative maintenance and response strategies that reduce risk, minimize disruption, and avoid costly surprises.
David Holland, CPM, is a property management professional and industry educator who focuses on the operational realities of running residential communities. He began his career in property management in 2016, working first on the maintenance team before moving into leasing, assistant manager, property manager, and eventually regional manager roles. Over the course of his career, he earned his ARM and CPM designations, obtained his New York State real estate broker’s license, and was recognized as part of IREM’s 30 Under 30 class of 2020.
David currently serves as a Sales Account Manager with BELFOR Property Restoration, where he works with multifamily and condominium communities on risk awareness, disaster response planning, and operational preparedness. His work focuses on helping property teams recognize early warning signs of building issues, reduce preventable losses, and respond effectively when unexpected events occur.
A longtime IREM volunteer, David serves as the Vice Chair of the IREM Sustainability Committee and has been active in multiple local chapters and national initiatives. He regularly speaks and writes about practical property management topics including maintenance coordination, operational risk, communication skills, and day-to-day decision making that keep communities running smoothly.
David is known for delivering practical, field-tested insights that site teams and managers can immediately apply in their daily work.