ADA compliance in schools protects students, staff, and districts from safety risks and legal exposure. Learn how commercial ADA inspections, PCAs, and cost-to-cure reports help educational institutions achieve accessibility and plan long-term facility improvements.
Read MoreDiscover how 10-year cost-to-cure projections empower commercial real estate investors, brokers, and lenders to plan capital expenditures, reduce risk, and protect returns. Learn how this essential tool integrates with Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and ADA compliance requirements.
Read MoreDiscover how Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) support portfolio-wide risk management for REITs, institutional investors, churches, and schools. Learn how ASTM E2018 standards, ADA inspections, and Cost-to-Cure reporting protect assets, forecast capital needs, and preserve portfolio value.
Read MoreFor churches, preparing for the next 10 years isn’t just about ministry vision—it’s about ensuring that facilities remain safe, accessible, and financially viable. Learn how Cost-to-Cure Reports help churches plan for the next 10 years of facility expenses. Discover how PCAs, ADA compliance, and capital planning protect ministries and budgets.
Read MoreDiscover how Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) play a crucial role in school bond planning. Learn how PCAs, ADA inspections, and cost-to-cure reports ensure accurate budgeting, compliance, and community trust in educational facility upgrades.
Read MoreCommercial real estate lending is fundamentally about risk management. Lenders analyze collateral strength, borrower reliability, and long-term asset performance before committing capital. Yet one of the most underestimated risk factors in commercial lending is deferred maintenance.
Read MoreCommercial real estate brokers thrive on closing deals efficiently and profitably. Yet, the path from offer to closing can be riddled with unexpected issues that derail timelines, strain negotiations, or jeopardize commissions. One of the most common culprits? Hidden building defects or long-term maintenance liabilities that weren’t uncovered until late in the due diligence process.
Read MoreUnlike traditional inspections that identify deficiencies without projecting future implications, a Cost-to-Cure analysis provides a 10-year financial forecast of anticipated repair and replacement costs. When paired with a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) and guided by ASTM E2018-24 standards, portfolio owners gain a data-backed roadmap for budgeting, risk mitigation, and strategic reinvestment.
Read MoreCommercial real estate brokers juggle complex responsibilities: negotiating deals, aligning buyer and seller expectations, and ensuring due diligence is properly addressed. One tool that can significantly reduce friction and increase confidence in transactions is the Cost-to-Cure Report. These reports provide a clear, quantified roadmap of anticipated building expenses over the next decade. For brokers, this isn’t just a technical document; it’s a negotiation tool, a risk management strategy, and a way to add real value for clients.
Read MoreCommercial loan underwriting is one of the most complex steps in any real estate transaction. Lenders must weigh the financial health of the borrower against the physical condition of the collateral—the building itself. While financial statements, rent rolls, and market analyses are common parts of underwriting, the physical risk of the property is just as important. That’s where Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), guided by ASTM E2018 standards and performed by qualified commercial building inspectors, play a vital role.
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