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Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) are a standard component of most real estate transactions. These assessments allow for the evaluation of assets and their condition, including immediate and future upkeep requirements. Lenders, buyers, property managers, and developers alike can benefit from the completion of general PCAs. Lenders and property managers can use PCAs to keep track…

How a Geologic Review Can Avoid Costly Issues during Construction Projects and Transactions

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Kelly Javier

How can geologic reviews or geotechnical investigations save you money?

Why PCAs are a Valuable Tool for Investors and Lenders

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Kelly Javier

A Property Condition Assessment is used by lenders and investors to help determine the risk associated with an asset.

A closer look at the new ASTM E2018-15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments

Posted on April 18, 2016 by S. Ira Grossman

ASTM has updated it A2018-15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments. What were the key changes?

Due Diligence in the Purchase and Sale of a Hotel Property

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Kelly Javier

In the transaction for the sale or purchase of a hotel, both the seller and buyer will usually have divergent due diligence concerns. The buyer typically wants full disclosure and broad representations and warranties from the seller while the seller wants to limit its risks, convey the property “as is” and make only limited representations…

Construction Spending – What do March numbers mean to banks?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by billtryon

Bill Tryon Discussion Construction Spending for March.

Happiness as a Strategy for a Better Workplace (2 Comments)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Joe Derhake PE

Entry by JoeDerhake Entry If we work harder, we become more successful, and then we’ll be happier…. Right? Not so, says Shawn Anchor in a fantastic TED talk I watched the other day (you should watch it too.) He argues the formula should be flipped around: First, you must raise positivity and feel good about…

Happiness as a Strategy for a Better Workplace (1 Comment)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Joe Derhake PE

Happiness as a Strategy for a Better Workplace

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Joe Derhake PE

The Value of Designing to the Budget

Posted on March 17, 2015 by S. Ira Grossman

Because construction projects can be risky it is difficult to determine the cost upfront, which means that cost estimates frequently exceed budgets. Changing construction plans to fit within budget can have consequences, but the need for the new or renovated building may be such that the owner understands the risk of cutting corners in the…

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How a Geologic Review Can Avoid Costly Issues during Construction Projects and Transactions

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Why PCAs are a Valuable Tool for Investors and Lenders

Building Experts | Commercial Real Estate Education | Engineering Due Diligence | Real Estate

A closer look at the new ASTM E2018-15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments

Environmental Due Diligence

Due Diligence in the Purchase and Sale of a Hotel Property

Commercial Real Estate Education | Construction

Construction Spending – What do March numbers mean to banks?

Environmental Due Diligence

Happiness as a Strategy for a Better Workplace (2 Comments)

Environmental Due Diligence

Happiness as a Strategy for a Better Workplace (1 Comment)

Environmental Due Diligence

Happiness as a Strategy for a Better Workplace

Construction | Engineering Due Diligence | structural engineering

The Value of Designing to the Budget