SOLUTIONS FOR STRUCTURES
Property Condition Assessments
A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) helps the current or future owner to understand the facility and provides them with a roadmap for potential repairs and upgrades to extend the service life of the facility.
Aimed at building owners, developers, and investors who wish to gain an understanding of a facility’s condition prior to a potential real estate or financial transaction, the PCA outlines the overall condition of the facility, including the identification and prioritization of repairs, as well as the property’s general compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Sepehr Saboree, PE
Director of Restoration
Property Condition Assessments
Our consultants evaluate the site conditions and in-place building systems, including the roof, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Our report identifies any immediate or near-term remediation required and provides a range of probable repair costs. We note any deficiencies that may impede use by individuals with disabilities. We also project the cost to maintain the property over time, with a given reserve schedule.
Accessibility Consulting
At Walker, we care about promoting a barrier-free environment for individuals with disabilities. Accessibility is important to us, not only because it helps disabled individuals, but it enables a property to thrive from more potential business. We have evaluated multifamily housing, commercial development, schools, medical facilities, and outdoor recreation facilities. We provide the client with a reliable and knowledgeable team who specialize in accessibility surveys and construction observations. Accessibility consulting services include:
- Conducting assessments of existing facilities to determine compliance with accessibility standards
- Peer review of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil drawings to identify accessibility issues before construction
- Consulting during construction with designers and contractors in regards to ADAFHAA/UFAS compliance
- Conducting presentations on accessibility requirements and recommendations for the designated type of project
- Periodic inspections during construction to determine compliance with the project documents and ADA/FHAA/UFAS requirements
MEP Condition Assessment
Walker provides MEP assessments and can be included as a component to a PCA. The service includes but is not limited to the following:
- MEP Design and Construction Administration (CA)
- MEP Construction Observations
- MEP Forensics
- ASHRAE Level I, II, & III Energy Audits
- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Compliance Reports
- Architectural and MEP Commissioning (Cx) and Retro-Commissioning (RCx)
- LEED Consulting
- MEP Equipment Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Indoor Air Quality Testing and Assessments
- HVAC Consulting
- Mechanical Equipment Condition Assessment
- Building Energy Performance Assessment
- Vertical Transportation Evaluation and Consulting
- Fire/Life Safety System Evaluation and Consulting
- Plumbing System Evaluation and Consulting
- Ultrasonic Pipe Thickness Testing
Owner’s Representative
As the Client’s representative, Walker serves as a liaison to safeguard the Client’s investment and aid through all phases of project development. Whether acting as an additional set of eyes on a peer review of construction contract documents or conducting periodic site visits to observe construction progress as it relates to submitted Applications for Payment, our knowledgeable staff is ready to step in to assist the Client throughout this challenging process.
