Property Condition Assessment Handbook

Book excerpt: Published in the early 1990s as the first book dedicated to the systematic evaluation of building systems, this handbook is designed to assist real estate investors, property ownersand building professionals in establishing engineering assessment programs in order to make informed investment decisions and/or determine the financial and operational viability of properties. This 20th Anniversary Edition has beenupdated with hundreds of new component photographs, industry references, "red flag" commentary, forms to use as templates and building evaluation techniques. This hands-on guide establishes how to appraise structural, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting and interior systems for defects, useful life and code violations, as well as how to rate the systems for remainung useful life. This book will show the reader how to establish and estimate costs for uncovered issues, and much, much more. Learn how to conduct a facility assessment from the ground up -- literally! This book is the only book you need -- it includes all of the information needed to inform on the process of building condition assessments, and will show you how go about conducting your own assessments while avoiding common mistakes and "red flags".