Property Condition Assessments

Architectural and engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety) evaluations of existing building systems and site improvements to assess their physical condition, general code compliance, capacities/adequacies, repair and maintenance issues, recommended replacements, capital expenditures, and opinions of probable costs for corrective action.
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Structural and Seismic Assessments

Assessments of structural soundness of vertical- and lateral-load-resisting systems and/or of potential seismic performance and probable maximum loss (PML).
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Disabled-Access Assessments

Evaluations of as-built conditions to identify potential architectural barriers as stipulated by Title III design criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Federal Fair Housing Act (FHAA) design guidelines, and other state disabled-access regulations.
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Public Records Review

Review of available, accessible public records at Building, Planning, and Fire department offices, obtaining copies of significant project documents and reporting outstanding or unresolved issues relative to the subject property.
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Construction Observation Services

Observation of, and reporting on, construction-related activities during design and construction phases. Activities typically include third-party peer review of design/construction documentation, monthly review of construction progress and financial draw requests, and final punch list walk-throughs and wrap-up reports.
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Indoor Air Quality Assessments

Condition and operations review of mechanical systems, ventilation effectiveness, filtration efficiency, outside air quantity and sources, HVAC system control, and maintenance practices. Also incorporated is PCA’s opinion of general compliance with the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards and guidelines. Review may also include specific air quality sampling.
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Additional options for A&E due diligence include:

• Asset Management Assessments
• Building Area Take-Offs (Plans or Field Measure)
• Civil Engineering Assessments
• Curtain-Wall Assessments
• Diagnostic/Specialty Evaluations
• Opinion of Building Replacement Costs
• Owner’s Representation
• Replacement Reserves Assessments
• Roofing and Paving Studies
• Technological/Communications Infrastructure Assessments
• Third-Party Peer Review of Existing Reports
• Unit-by-Unit Assessments
• Vertical Transportation Assessments (Elevators and Escalators)
  

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Environmental Due Diligence

Environmental Site Assessments (Phases I & II)

Assessments to ascertain if a subject property has been impacted by hazardous materials from current and/or historical activities conducted on or near the site. Assessments adhere to industry standards and the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice.

Additional options for environmental due diligence include:

• Limited Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) Assessments
• Lead-in-Water Assessments
• Lead-Based Paint Assessments
• Phase III Subsurface Investigations

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