A Construction Inspector is a Professional engaged by the owner of a construction project, contractor, or government agencies to ensure a project’s compliance with its specifications and statutory requirements. On site construction inspectors will perform field inspections of construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and accepted construction methods; performs record keeping; and performs other related work as required. We have the resources to inspect a project from start to finish or any phase that may be required. Typical types of construction inspections have included Custom Homes, Residential Condominium Buildings and Pre-Fabricated Buildings. This projects can be from start to finish or any stage designated by employer. Team work is a valuable resource when working on any construction project. We pride ourselves on working together with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure quality is maintained at the highest level without bombarding project with non-compliance orders and notifications. Training and Experience allows us to quickly identify failures of products or faulty assembly which permits quick replacement or repair of failed elements, to ensure quality control does not restrict completion of projects. Reports are complied daily and are emailed to employer each day. Inspections can be scheduled daily or specified days of the week, all which depends on requirement of employer. After a construction project is started many times the number of required inspections may increase or decrease as elements of job are examined in more detail. All aspects of Construction Inspection Report include summaries and pictures of report items. Our company is geared to perform inspections with speed and efficiency utilizing the latest in handheld field technologies. Let us help you to protect your clients and your company’s bottom line. Honesty and Integrity are what you receive from Construction Inspections – Located in Ontario Canada.
Construction Inspections
A House Works As A System by Construction Inspections
A House Works As A System by Construction Inspections
A house is a system of interdependent parts which means that the operation of one part will affect the other. When one of the house parts is not functioning properly it will affect the other parts.
Once the design decisions have been made, focus shifts to construction. There are several systems to help avoid errors and assure the desired levels of performance and workmanship are obtained. The selection of reputable companies, site supervision and appropriate testing is essential. Although fees are being paid for site inspections by local authorities if you really want to ensure that your building is meeting the minimum local building requirements you will have to hire a company for quality control.
Contractors’ own site inspections are an extremely important part of the quality control process. General contractors/builders appoint site supervisors to review all the work included in the contract, to check that it has been done according to the drawings and specifications — by their own forces or by subcontractors.
Conduction is probably the best known and the easiest to understand mode of heat transfer. It occurs when a material separates an area of high temperature from an area of low temperature, such as a wall separating a warm interior from a cold exterior. Glass, concrete and all metals are good conductors.
Forced convection occurs when the movement of liquid or gas is caused by outside forces. For example, a cold wind blowing across a warm outside wall will cause heat to transfer through the wall more quickly as the heat is quickly absorbed by the passing cold air.
Sealing ducts keeps conditioned air where it belongs, reducing the need for extra heaters in rooms furthest from the heating source. Air sealing and insulating the attic prevent warm, moist air from escaping, reducing home owners heating bills and preventing ice dams and the cost of repairs.
Recessed lights are very popular, but they are usually the source of considerable heat loss or gain in a ceiling. The recessed lights when scanned with an infrared camera will show a lot of heat loss. The solution is to buy lights that allow you to cover them with insulation thus preventing heat loss.
Ice damming and roofing material damage can be caused by poor or non-existent attic ventilation. This problem can be avoided by installing attic baffles in the eaves to create a working ventilation system. Baffles also prevent wind from blowing back the insulation, which can reduce its insulating value.
Windows are a large source of heat loss or gain in a home. It is important to consider some common problems windows create and their solutions. A result of windows that perform poorly is that they make a room uncomfortably hot or cold. Windows with cold surfaces during the winter can cause condensation or even ice buildup at the bottom of the window. Finally, windows can allow furniture and other interior furnishings to be bathed in ultraviolet light, which, over time, causes them to fade.
Heating efficiency ratings are simply the percentage of consumed energy that goes up the chimney. As efficiency increases, less heat and air go up the chimney. As we increase heating appliance efficiency, we reduce draft, which in turn moves less air through the building, reducing its drying capability. The final step in efficiency improvement is a sealed combustion unit, which gets its combustion air from the outside and consequently does nothing to dry the building at all.
Real Estate and Commercial Building Inspections
Real Estate and Commercial Building Inspections
In August of 1999, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) published a Standard E2018-99, which defined “good commercial and customary practice for conducting a baseline Property Condition Assessment (PCA).” This standard was specifically written for commercial real estate and largely intended for commercial real estate transactions. The Standard was updated in July of 2008 and renamed E2018-08.
There is now a defined protocol for due diligence building inspections. For years, there has been a well-defined standard for performing Environmental Site Assessments. This new protocol should eventually make it easier for those involved with commercial real estate transactions, as the report contents and format have been well defined. The PCA has been divided into four steps: Perform document review (drawings, maintenance records, etc.).
Perform a walkthrough survey of the property. Prepare costs for remedies recommended. Document findings and costs in a written report. Few properties are in perfect condition. Like used cars, older properties require maintenance and repair over time. An inspection can clue you in to areas of concern, improve your negotiating position and provide you with an assessment of the current condition of the property for future reference.
Objectives in the development of the ASTM E 2018 Standards are: (1) define good commercial and customary practice for the PCA of primary commercial real estate improvements; (2) facilitate consistent and pertinent content in PCRs; (3) develop practical and reasonable recommendations and expectations for site observations, document reviews and research associated with conducting PCAs and preparing PCRs; (4) establish reasonable expectations for PCRs; (5) assist in developing an industry baseline standard of care for appropriate observations and research; and (6) recommend protocols for consultants for communicating observations, opinions, and recommendations in a manner meaningful to the user.
Experienced commercial building owners, net lease occupants, and commercial property investors know the importance and benefits of hiring a qualified commercial building inspector to perform a Property Condition Assessment. Our network of commercial building inspectors and infrared thermal inspectors are qualified and experienced to provide clients with the best service. We encourage you to contact us or one of our qualified National Association of Commercial Building Inspectors members near you!
The Commercial Building Inspector also provides Environmental Assessments. A Phase I ESA is an assessment of a property conducted in accordance with the regulations to determine the likelihood that one or more contaminants have affected any land or water on, in or under the property. A Phase II ESA is an assessment of a property conducted in accordance with the regulations by, or under the supervision of, a qualified consultant to determine the location and concentration of contaminants on the property.
The Commercial Building Inspector provides inspection services to most of Southern Ontario. With the experience of inspecting Plaza’s, Industrial Buildings, Warehouses, Offices, Combined Occupancies, strip plaza’s, churches, schools and hospitals, the Commercial Building Inspector can provide the expertise to protect your Commercial Property investment. As a Certified Building Code Official with the Ontario Building Officials Association and an experienced Thermographer in infrared technology your inspection will be detailed and comprehensive.