PCAs are generally performed as a part of due diligence work for commercial property transactions.

QES provides a series of services including the evaluation of commercial properties; generation of detailed reports; and communication with involved parties throughout the property transaction. The general scope of work includes site visits to retail, office, industrial, or multi-family properties; limited interviews with property management personnel and tenants; and review of construction documents. Site visits generally consists of visual observations of the following system components: site development, building exterior and interior, building structure, roofing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; conveyance systems, life safety/ fire protection, and general ADA issues.