Investors and Owners rely on Raba Kistner Facilities to provide facility assessments and capital needs planning services to evaluate the physical conditions of building components and their estimated useful life, as well as the cost estimates associated with maintenance and capital repairs. The Facility Condition Assessment utilizes both a theoretical and practical understanding of how diverse building systems perform together.
Facility Condition Assessments typically include:
- ADA/TDLR Compliance
- Building Interior Elements
- Civil/Site Development and Amenities – Pavements, Entrances, and Sidewalks
- Document Review – Drawings, Specifications, Reports, and Records
- Fire Protection and Life Safety Regulations
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
- Structure, Foundation, and Exterior Wall Systems
- Preliminary Review and On-Site Observations
- Vertical Conveyance/Elevators
Whole Building Assessment/Planning
Typically, a comprehensive assessment starts with an examination of how well the various systems of the building are working to support the planned space and building usage. It includes recommendations for improvements to space utilization and is the basis for development of a comprehensive repair, alteration, and improvement program.
Whole Building Assessments and Planning services can include:
- Space Utilization
- Building Systems Assessments
- Lease/Tenant Planning
- Indoor Air Quality
- Building Elements
- Lighting Upgrades
- Life Safety Reviews
- Moisture Control
- Retail Planning
- LEED Consulting
Damage Assessment/Planning
Considered an early step after a building has been affected by any kind of disaster or emergency - fire, flood, wind or other damage - this process not only helps to identify and cost needed repairs, but also results in recommendations to harden or strengthen the facility against future disasters.
Damage Assessment and Planning services may include:
- Windstorm Damage
- Building Systems Assessments
- Water Damage
- Moisture Control
- Temporary Repairs
- Insurance Consulting
- Fire/Smoke Damage Repairs
- Security Planning