TECHNICAL CONSULTATION

Capital Improvements

Architecture/Interior Design
Remodeling of commercial and multi-family residential common areas; including office space, lobby, corridor, meeting room, fitness room, etc.

Facade and Roof Improvements
Repair and/or replacement of exterior walls, roofs, windows/doors, balconies, decorative elements, and major building components.

Infrastructure Improvements
Assistance with the repair and/or replacement of existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems. Includes upgrades for energy improvements and electric vehicles.

High-Rise Exterior Facade Examinations

(For Chicago buildings over 80 feet high.)

Ongoing Maintenance and Repair Program
Visual inspection of the building’s exterior with a City-required report.

Critical Examination Report
Hands-on “close-up” examination, repair, and maintenance recommendations, as well as a detailed City-required report with photographs and drawings.

Reserve Studies & Transition Reports

Reserve Study
Provide a Reserve Study in two phases: Existing Conditions Evaluation (general architectural and engineering review) and Expense/Funding Analysis (20-year capital improvement funding plan).

Transition Report
Review the existing construction and areas of concern with the Client. Review any existing drawings and documentation provided by the Client. Provide a Report noting the defects, locations, and general non-compliance information.

Extraordinary Repairs Outline
Provide a list of outstanding items requiring replacement, repair or completion by the Developer (or Contractor). The Outline shall include general categories (life/safety, construction quality, and design issues), priority, and approximate construction cost. Services include developing limited repair methods and meeting with selected contractors at the property to develop preliminary construction cost estimates for the larger defects.

General Property Examination
Review of all interior common areas, site, and exterior construction. Provide an “Existing Conditions Evaluation & Recommendations Report”.

Unit Owner Questionnaire
Provide a questionnaire to evaluate the overall condition of limited common areas within the building. Information obtained from this questionnaire will be used by the owner(s) to address common concerns and plan future improvements.

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems (MEP) Evaluation
General review of MEP construction in common and limited common areas. Includes interviews with the Chief Engineer and maintenance companies. Upon request, we can provide a detailed review or address a specific concern with the assistance of a special MEP engineering consultant or contractor.

Conveyance System Evaluation (Elevators)
General review of elevator construction in common areas. Upon request, we can provide a detailed review or address a specific concern with the assistance of a special elevator consultant.

Review Association and Management Files
Review documents to evaluate the potential for replacements and repairs. Focus on patterns of complaints.

Construction Rules & Unit Reviews

Construction Rules
Update existing or develop new remodeling rules for Unit Owner improvements.

Unit Reviews
Review Unit Owner construction documents and provide site visits to review Unit Owner construction