URS featured in Multifamily and Affordable Housing Business

How to Ease Billing and Compliance Headaches During Development Any number of issues can keep multifamily developers and owners awake at night. I’ve identified the following four top problem areas for developers when it comes to billing and compliance based on my experience working on new construction projects. The following tips can help minimize unnecessary…

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URS Recoups Wood Partners’ Alta Rolling Oaks over $100K in Misbilling from San Antonio Water

Utility Revenue Services (URS), a national leader in seamless utility management for developers, real estate owners and management companies has recouped Wood Partners more than $100K from San Antonio Water (SAW) for misbilling and overpayments. URS determined water usage at the Alta Rolling Oaks property has been incorrectly calculated and invoiced resulting in a necessary…

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URS featured in Multifamily and Affordable Housing Business – Smart Utilities Management Can Eliminate Pain Points and Reduce Unnecessary Costs

By Kathleen Milisky of Utility Revenue Services (URS) Every developer knows all too well the headaches that can arise from utilities while building or managing a community. Time lost to issues such as power outages, delayed inspections and miscommunication can add unnecessary costs to any project. Smart utilities management is an effective way to stay…

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University Center Chicago – A student housing case study

Completely turn-key, fully-managed project Common areas {including conference center, leasing office, roof) Student rooms and amenities (1,729 beds, 504 units) $17k in rebates $1.2 million project 50% savings on energy use ROI target accomplished Custom rehab included new bathroom fixtures and others 4.9 year payback/ 20% ROI with labor {$0.08kwh rate) 2.3 year payback/ 44%…

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