Professionalization is key to avoiding losses and risks. This initiative is part of the "Do the math right" campaign, which aims to raise awareness among property owners, surveillance committees, and administrators about the importance of responsible management. The network also highlighted its international link as a founding member of ULADI (Latin American Union of Real Estate Administrators), with which it promotes the exchange of knowledge in the region. With these efforts, the organization seeks to reduce risks in millions of homes, preserve the value of properties, and strengthen security in condominiums across Mexico. According to the Network of Professionals in Condominium Administration, up to 90% of condominiums in the country face latent risks ranging from structural damage to economic losses and threats to the lives of their residents, due to a lack of trained administrators. José Arturo Martínez Castañeda, a member of the organization and a graduate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), stated that poor management can lead to serious, and even irreversible, consequences. In seismic zones like Mexico City, many buildings lack civil protection plans and adequate insurance, Martínez Castañeda emphasized. He also stressed that the belief that real estate always increases in value is not absolute. "Without proper administration, the added value can be lost. A poorly managed condominium deteriorates, becomes unsafe, and ceases to be attractive to live in or invest in," said José Arturo Martínez Castañeda. Push for official certification for administrators. Faced with this scenario, the network announced it will train those seeking certification in the EC0112 Competency Standard, focused on administering property in condominiums. This certification is part of the National Competency System coordinated by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) and aims to ensure that administrators have technical, legal, and operational knowledge. Those who certify this standard will be registered in the National Registry of Certified Persons, which provides greater confidence to condominium residents. According to the organization, having certified administrators allows for: preventing structural and operational risks; implementing security protocols; optimizing financial resources; complying with legal obligations. "Many of the damages we see today are preventable. Even poor gas supervision can cause serious accidents," said José Arturo Martínez Castañeda. The specialist, with over 20 years of experience, explained that the lack of professionalization also fosters irregular practices that increase risks within condominiums. "We have documented cases where, due to improper gas disconnections, residents bring tanks into their apartments, which considerably increases the risk of explosions," he noted. In addition to the physical danger, these failures directly impact property values. During rains, flooding or leaks are not anticipated either.
