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MILESTONE INSPECTION
The milestone inspection looks at all the critical building components as they relate to life safety, including waterproofing. Waterproofing is important as its intent is to keep moisture out of the building envelope. Even waterproofing can play a major role in the deterioration of the structural members as with Champlain Towers in surfside, there were failures in the waterproofing system, causing the building structure to deteriorate more quickly.
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What is a milestone inspection, and why is it crucial for project management?
A milestone inspection is a tool for property managers and the board of directors to understand the structural integrity of their buildings and any potential issues that can affect their life safety.
The required milestone inspection summary that is required to be issued to all unit owners gives them a blueprint on the condition of all crucial building components, and if necessary, the indication if a phase II inspection is required due to apparent structural deterioration of building structure.
How often should milestone inspections be conducted during a project?
A milestone inspection is required every 10 years after the completion of the initial required milestone inspection.
What role do milestone inspections play in risk mitigation?
It is beneficial to understand the condition of their building. It is critical to address issues before they arise and plan ahead to take corrective action than waiting until it's too late. It will actually be more cost effective to do the repairs when needed than to wait until there is a serious structural integrity issue.
What should a company look for when selecting a provider for milestone inspections?
It is ideal to hire a company with construction background. A company that truly understands the building components involved in the milestone inspection, how to maintain the components and corrective actions. It is also beneficial to the residents to have a company give them a thorough and honest evaluation of the building structure.
How can milestone inspections enhance client satisfaction and communication?
A milestone inspection is intended to assist the client and keep the unit owners safe. It is the official documentation received by the local jurisdiction and a guide to the client. The client should be able to understand the construction type of each building, such as the roofing, understand the existing condition, and ways to maintain the component. Have a milestone inspection by a qualified company will assist them in fully understanding the components of their structure and how to address ongoing issues.
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In what ways do milestone inspections contribute to resource optimization?
The milestone inspection acts as a guide to instruct the client and board of directors when
repairs shall be carried out to the existing condition of components. This way, the client and
board can be prepared to perform a concrete restoration project, roof replacement, and
waterproofing project and able to allocate resources effectively.
What challenges can arise during milestone inspections, and how can they be addressed?
Prior to the milestone inspection, a records request shall be pulled with the respective
jurisdiction. Original plans are usually provided; However, sometimes the original plans are
unavailable. When evaluating the structure of a building, it is more difficult to evaluate the
structural integrity with unknown building conditions such as the composition of the structural component. It is essential to access ceiling panels and use an inspection robot for hard to access crawl spaces; However, it can be difficult to correctly identify all building components.
What technologies and tools are commonly used in conducting milestone inspections?
This varies depending on the company performing the inspection. It is ideal to use a thermal
imager to detect moisture infiltration into the building envelope, a postector 200D device to
assess the thickness of waterproofing and paint, and a 4wd inspection robot to inspect hard
to access crawl spaces and foundation.
