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Ben Engineering provides engineering services for property managers, condominiums and for building owners across Ontario,
Canada. Our goal it to help our customers to fulfill their legal obligation and properly maintain their property.
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Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a common requirement by lenders as a financing
condition when purchasing a real estate property. The purpose of the
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report as defined in the CSA
Z768-01 Standard is to identify actual and potential site contamination
through a process of collecting current visual accessible evidence on
the site and review of background documents.
The purpose of the Reserve Fund Study is to estimate the expected expenses for major repairs and
replacement of the common elements of the condominium, and to plan a
30-year cash flow plan that takes into consideration the projected
expenses, annual contribution of the condominium members, interest
collection on the funds, and assumed inflation. Reserve Fund Study is
suggested for new and existing condominiums to fulfil the Condominium
Act requirements. The Reserve Fund Study is offered at three classes,
and for different types of condominiums.
- The comprehensive Reserve Fund Study (Class 1) is
designated for new condominiums, within their first year after the
registration and for existing condominiums, usually conducted if the
previous Reserve Fund Study was Class 2.
- The Reserve Fund Study update with a site visit (Class 2) is
designated for existing condominiums, and usually conducted if the
previous Reserve Fund Study was Class 3.
- The Reserve Fund Study update without a site visit (Class 3)
is designated for existing condominiums and conducted when the previous
Reserve Fund Study was Class 1.
Capital Replacement Plan has a lot
of similarities with the Reserve Fund Study. It also is required to plan
long-term future budgets for major repairs and replacements. The
Capital
Replacement Plan enable property owners to plan their budgets for a
period of 25 years. Although the Capital Replacement Plan is not
mandatory, it often is required by non-for-profit housing as part of
their governmental or municipal funding.
Performance Audit is a mandatory requirement by the Condominium Act for new condominiums. The purpose of
the Performance Audit is to list the deficiencies in the common elements
of the condominium and prepare a report that is submitted to TARION.
Building Condition Assessment also is a common requirement by lenders for financing the purchase of a
commercial property. The Property Condition Assessment - Building
Assessments is suggested for multi-unit rental apartment buildings,
office buildings, industrial properties, hotels and motels, retirement
homes, nursing homes, gas stations, churches, and schools. The
inspection is conducted by an engineering team that includes a
structural engineer and a mechanical/electrical engineer. The inspection
is conducted according to the ASTM E-2018-08 standard, and includes
inspection of the structure, roof, walls, floors, mechanical and
electrical systems, and the site.
The Building Science service is offered to building owners and property management companies. It
includes advising in a variety of subjects related to building such as
structural deficiencies, water penetration, condensation, heat loss,
noise insulation, and acoustics problems. We can help you identify the
source of the problem and suggest a cost effective solution.
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