Commercial Inspections

A Property Condition Assessment is a thorough examination of all improvements and systems in each building on the property. When a property changes hands, a PCA is typically ordered as part of the due diligence process. Before issuing a loan, a lender may request a PCA, or an investor/buyer may request the assessment prior to purchase.

• Building Assessments (performed to ASTM Standard E 2018-15) review all major components, including:
• Structure
• Roofing
• Interior Finishes
• Fire Protection
• Plumbing
• Elevators
• HVAC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

The report will includes photos, narratives, immediate repairs table, and a replacement reserve table. The immediate repairs table identifies and estimates the costs of immediate and short-term capital needs, such as life safety and code violations or priority system repairs and replacement. The replacement reserve table identifies long-term capital based on the expected useful life of the building systems and components.

Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) aid owners in developing capital budgets, prioritizing resources and understanding the physical state and worth of their real estate assets. Facility Condition Assessments are also used as a resource to obtain additional funding.

FCA Objectives:

• Routine and/or deferred maintenance 
• Potentially damaging conditions  and existing safety hazards
• Physical and functional deficiencies
• Remaining useful life (RUL) of all major building systems
• Capital replacement needs
• Overall system compliance with the original design/engineering intent
• Compatibility with contiguous systems
• Repair list in order of priority
• Total building replacement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

These observations, research, and calculations are reported in a detailed Facility Condition Assessment Report which includes photos, narratives, and projection tables outlining short and long-term expenditures. 

• 3D Interior and Exterior Digital Replicas
  
  In addition to our standard FCA, we offer 3D interior and exterior scan inspections. With 3D scans, you can capture your building in a photo-realistic 3D replica known as a Digital Twin. Digital Twins offer the most efficient, effective method to survey your existing buildings and report on the building locations, layouts, and conditions to manage maintenance and develop remodeling plans. Digital twin gives immersive access to critical building intelligence, including accurate structure measurements, floor plans, and equipment dimensions within.            

Our customized commercial inspections are completely tailored to the needs of our clients. The scope of work can range from a single item inspection such as a roof or a more in-depth assessment requiring one or more commercial inspectors along with a team of specialists who provide expertise in a specific building system or element.

A typical full commercial inspection will reveal:

Improper maintenance or worn systems
Equipment nearing the end of its useful life
Poor workmanship
Safety Issues

Most clients request a standard inspection report that includes photos, and narratives outlining concerns and deficiencies uncovered during the on-site inspection. Additionally, long and short term repair or replacement costs can be included in the report.