The Need for Timely Transition Engineering
June 14, 2023
How To Protect Your Community
When a developer hands over a residential development to a new Community Association, it is imperative that a transition study is conducted in a timely fashion. Inspections are directed toward the discovery of construction defects, which may be unknown to the residents of the community association. Although the laws vary within local jurisdictions, the time frame for the opportunity to pursue effective resolutions with developers is limited. Communities will find it beneficial to remediate construction defects while warranties are valid, responsible parties are viable, and damages have not significantly progressed.
Another important aspect of transition engineering is the Reserve Study. A Reserve Study provides financial planning to enable an Association to properly budget for the costs of future common element capital replacement projects.
Becht Engineering BT, Inc. provides comprehensive transition studies and warranty inspections for condominium, townhouse, and multi-family complexes. Contact one of our professionals today at 800.772.7991
or information@bechtbt.com
to assist with your transition engineering needs.
Becht provides:
- Independent inspections of facilities, units, and common elements by fully qualified inspectors and engineers
- Complete support documentation of all noted construction deficiencies
Capital Reserve Studies performed by CAI Certified Reserve Specialists - Solutions for resolving issues to meet local and national construction standards and code requirements
- Consulting services throughout the transition process, including construction defect resolution and legal support services
- Professional cost estimates for the performance of required corrective work
Typical Inspection Scope:
- Life safety and fire code requirements
- Building envelope and water intrusion
- Roofs
- Foundations
- Stoops, decks, and balconies
- Retaining walls
- Concrete and pavement
- Site grading and drainage
- Stormwater systems
- Common area lighting
- Recreation facilities
- Fences and other common area structures
- Landscaping/irrigation