Property Condition Assessments

Save time and money by identifying a properties condition This well-illustrated resource provides a detailed step-by-step methodology for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on the physical condition of property for commercial real estate transactions. With this guide, you will be able to effectively identify and locate defects and code violations, rate the condition of existing equipment, estimate costs for corrections, and file sound professional reports.

Sam A.A. Kubba, PhD, has more than 30 years’ experience in all aspects of construction. He is an award-winning architect, and has worked as a general contractor, interior designer, and property developer. His practice includes projects in the U.S., U.K., and the Middle East. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio talk shows including the BBC World Service, CNN, Lehrer Hour, CNBC, and was featured in the documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11. He is currently a consultant for the United Nations Office for Project Services, and his books include Mesopotamian Furniture (Oxford, 2006) and Space Planning for Commercial and Residential Interiors (McGraw-Hill, 2003).