Commercial Building Inspection Courses
The goal of the Carson Dunlop Weldon and Associates (CDW Engineering), Commercial Building Inspection Course (CBIC) is:
- To help experienced real estate professionals expand their knowledge base of commercial building structures and systems.
- To help experienced home inspectors expand their business to include commercial building inspections.
- To assist all in understanding the scope of work for performing a Property Condition Assessment (PCA), in accordance with the ASTM Standard E2018-08.
The course covers a wide variety of material including technical topics, business issues, the scope of work, fee quoting, proposal and report writing, cost estimating and risk management. A recurring theme in the course is the use of the TEAM (Technical Experts And Management) approach for performing PCAs.
The following modules are included in the course:
| Business Issues | Consultants – The TEAM | Scope of Work |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing | Exterior | Structure |
| Plumbing | Electrical | Heating |
| Ventilation | Air-Conditioning | Interior & Insulation |
| Proposals & Contracts | Risk Management | Report Writing |
| Cost Estimating | Specialty Inspection Areas | Quoting Fees |
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