Building Assessment Teams

Assessor – Professional Architect

Portfolio Management

Technology/Data Scientist

Assessor – Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Business Technology Guru

Geo-Spatial Planning For Building Assessment (Sample Region 6)

Value To Client Agency

Identification

Easy identification of buildings for Level 4 Assessment

Synergy

Synergy between survey-based and Level 4 Assessments

Cost Estimates

Better cost-estimates

Plan & Budget

Plan and budget work required to maintain the satisfactory operation and appearance of the building

Building System Assessment Methodologies

1. Electrical

Identify electrical system types and conditions throughout the building – main distribution panels, electrical meters, emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, wiring type (copper or aluminum), lighting systems, transformers, and high and low voltage sources – circuit breaker panels, lightning protection systems, renewable energy sources

2. Elevator / Conveying

Identify total conveying system types and conditions. Inspect all hydraulic and freight elevator components including interior finishes and machinery. Inspect all escalators, lifts, and other conveying systems. Analyze age, capacities, and frequency of repairs

3. Mechanical

Document equipment type and conditions of air distribution systems, mechanical system piping, pipe insulation, building automation control systems and devices, heating and chilled water generation systems, circulating pumps used for water distribution to heating and cooling systems, spilt system DX systems and terminal units

4. Plumbing

Identify plumbing system types and conditions throughout the building – domestic hot water sources, plumbing fixture types and quantities, piping systems, water booster system, incoming water lines, waste and sanitary pipe types, water meter locations

5. Architectural

Foundation wall
Foundation wall. Water leakage (usually localized)
Structural condition
Structural condition. Spalling concrete, exposed rebar, lack of adequate concrete coverage where spalling has occurred. Cause – usually moisture migration
Service area concrete deck and floor coating
Service area concrete deck and floor coating. Over time, deterioration due to water can occur
Exterior wall condition
Exterior wall condition. Whether stone or brick, with time power wash is needed (long term). Mortar joint repointing can also be needed
Exterior sealant
Exterior sealant. EUL is 15 years at best. Leakage source include windows, soft stone and brick joints, parapets and other conditions
Rusting assemblies
Rusting assemblies. Often includes older steel windows, ungalvanized roof dunnage, gratings and miscellaneous fasteners
Window condition
Window condition. IGU’s are the basic PBS P100 basis and replace older single glazed assemblies to comply with ASHRAE. Historic windows must be maintained and so window inserts is a cost efficient option
Roof secondary drainage
Roof secondary drainage. IBC and IPC basis. Older federal buildings often do not include
Roof condition
Roof condition. Whether Modified Bituminous, TPO, IRMA, sheet metal or other system, this is a primary leakage source
Interior finish condition
Interior finish condition. Includes painted walls, vinyl wall-covering, stone walls and base, ceiling systems, carpet, terrazzo, vinyl tile, stone tile, etc.

Customer Support

Dedicated Personnel

Dedicated personnel for Building Assessment related issues

24/7

24/7 Customer Support

Data Transfer

Assistance in Data transfer to software

Free Training

Free Training

Customer Portal

Special customer portal access with user login and password to track survey status of buildings