An Industrial Building Inspection serves as a powerful tool for real estate investors, property managers, and property owners. The purpose of the inspection is to help its building buyer or current owners planning a long-term maintenance program, and to reveal more concealed information about the building condition.

Industrial Building Inspection is performed by an engineering team, which includes a structural engineer and electrical/mechanical engineer who are specialized in conducting such inspections and are experienced detecting common deficiencies in variety types of buildings.

Conducting an Industrial Building Inspection before or during the purchasing process of an investment property is essential. Asides from a conditional requirement of lenders to perform such an inspection in order to assure the building's proper condition and acceptable maintenance costs during the duration of the mortgage, it is also serves as a tool when negotiating the purchase price of the building with the seller, and either reduce the purchasing price of the building or demand repairs before completion of the building purchase. The cost of conducting a Industrial Building Inspection is minor comparing to the building's purchase cost among all other expenses that are involved with the purchasing process.

Conducting an Industrial Building Inspection on a periodical basis is recommenced and usually done every three to five years, depending on the use of the building, its structural concept, location, size, and age. In addition, it is recommended to conduct an Industrial Building Inspection, if there are issues that require immediate attention, such as cracks or water penetration that might affect the long-term maintenance program of the building.

Industrial Building Inspection for Building Owners:

The purpose of the Industrial Building Inspection for building owners is to evaluate the physical condition of the building in order to plan a long-term maintenance program that addresses the specific needs and condition of the building, and helps the building owner to maintain it in a proper condition while reducing the maintenance costs. The Industrial Building Inspection lists the deficiencies currently exist in the building and its systems, assesses the life expectancy of the major components of the building, and includes recommendations for future repairs and replacement. Items that include in a Industrial Building Inspection are for example, the building's structural elements, its finish, safety compliance with current codes, and an overall view of the building.