Commercial Building Inspections – Tips for Finding a Reliable and Competent Building Inspector

Posted on: 19 Oct 2020

While selecting a reliable and competent Building Inspection Company, the following should be considered. A Building Condition Assessment objective is to outline physical deficiencies in that property and recommend repair and replacement cost. The Property Condition Assessment guide is ASTME_2018-15. Whether the inspection company is following the standard in preparing the report The Building Condition […]

What Are Environmental Site Assessments and How Are They Prepared?

Posted on: 14 Oct 2020

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment: It is comprised of a historical review, site reconnaissance, and interviews with relevant personnel before reporting. It is an evaluation of historical and current property use in order to find any potential contaminations that have or can occur. Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment: If Phase I environmental assessment has a […]

What Are Geotechnical Services and How Do They Help?

Posted on: 28 Sep 2020

What is Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering is a branch of Civil Engineering. Geotechnical engineering uses the principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate the subsurface condition, which helps in the design of the foundation for structures. Geotechnical Engineers provide various services Geotechnical Investigation: Geotechnical Investigation involves the process of drilling boreholes, taking soil […]

How are Property Condition Assessments Essential to Buying Commercial Property?

Posted on: 23 Sep 2020

What Is a Property Condition Assessment? A Property Condition Assessment is done to identify physical deficiencies in that property. Based on the physical defects, appropriate repair and replacement costs are recommended. The property condition report is prepared as per the ASTME_2018-15. The Property Condition Assessment comprises of : 1. Walkthrough survey to identify physical deficiencies […]

What Do Geotechnical Engineering Consultants Do?

Posted on: 14 Sep 2020

What is Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering is the story of the engineering relationship between humans and earth. It is the science that explains the mechanics of soil and rock and its engineering application to the development of humankind. History of Geotechnical Engineering In the early day’s application of geotechnical engineering was based on trial and […]

Difference Between Construction Estimator and Quality Surveyor

Posted on: 15 Aug 2020

The history of the Quantity surveyor profession, according to Seeley I.H Quantity Surveying Practice, 1st Edition (1984) dates back to the 18th century in the United Kingdom, when construction projects were measured and valued after they were designed and built. The “measurers” would quantify and assign a value to the work after the building was […]

Building Inspector Checklist During an Assessment

Posted on: 28 Jul 2020

Buying property requires detailed investigation and research before purchasing decision can be made. The Property Condition Assessment (PCA) report indicates the type of repairs that are needed, i.e., short term and the long term. A Building Condition Assessment (BCA) will assess five major components. Five Main Components, A Commercial Inspector of a Building Inspection Company, […]

Top 5 Impactful Points of Environmental Site Assessment

Posted on: 22 Jul 2020

A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment is recommended anytime a commercial or industrial property needs to be developed, bought, or sold. This assessment is mainly conducted to examine the potential contaminations and its effects on the subject property. If the contamination exists, the process of reduction and elimination is carried out by gathering any and […]

General Knowledge of Cost to have a Building Inspected

Posted on: 17 Jul 2020

A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) checks the state of a building’s core performance, substructure, and superstructure, M&E systems, including heating and cooling. A (PCA) also includes the exterior elements of the property, including site grading and drainage, condition of the roadway, and servicing infrastructure and lighting. Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is an integral part of […]

A comprehensive Checklist of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

Posted on: 09 Jul 2020

A Phase 1 Site Assessment has four significant steps: • Records review Record Review is the first step to any phase 1 environmental. It requires an extensive background search of the property to assess any past activities that could lead to contaminations. The first step is to determine what the subject site and its neighboring […]