Property Condition Assessments
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Virtual Event, VE
07/08/2025 - 07/11/2025
Online - Virtual Event - US EST
Atlanta, GA
10/09/2025 - 10/09/2025
Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30303
Early Bird Special
ASTM automatically applies a discount of 10% when participants register 90 days before the start of the class.
*After the early bird period expires, registrations are subject to standard pricing.
About the Course
This course gives you an overview of the ASTM Property Condition Assessment (PCA) standard (ASTM E2018) and explains why it was developed. It provides an excellent guide on how to use the standard to conduct a baseline property condition assessment and how to prepare a Property Condition Report (PCR).
This course can be held both virtually or in person so please select the option that is best for you.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Describe procedures for conducting a walk-through survey
- List the key areas that should be included in a PCR
- Establish reasonable expectations for PCRs
- Identify the property's physical deficiencies
- Interpret a PCR.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who uses a Property Condition Report, including:
- Purchasers of Commercial Property
- Potential Tenants
- Owners
- Existing or Potential Mortgagees
- Lenders
- Property Managers
- Those Who Conduct Property Condition Assessments and Prepare PCRs
Course Description
- Course Overview
- ASTM Process
- Introduction to E2018
- Definitions of Terms and Acronyms
- Significance of Use
- User's Responsibilities
- The Consultant
- Documentation Review and Interviews
- PCA-Site Visit/Walk Through
- Site Visit Components
- Structural Frame and Building Envelope
- Roofing
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Air Conditioning/Ventilation
- Electrical
- Vertical Transportation
- Life Safety/Fire Protection
- Interior Elements
- ADA
- Additional Consideration
- Opinions of Probable Costs to Remedy Physical Deficiencies
- Reserves
- PCR-Written Document
- Purpose of the Report
- Suggestions
- Examples
- Specific Property Types
- Multi-Family
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Retail Buildings
- Warehouse/Industrial
- Hospitality
- Specialty
- Wrap-up of Course
- Course Evaluation
Referenced Documents
E2018 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process
Fee Includes
- Copy of E2018 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process
- Course Notes
- Certificate Of Attendance
- 1.5 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
This course also includes access to a free ASTM course:
About the Instructors
The professionals who contributed to the development of the PCA standard teach this course. They are members of Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment and are now involved in developing new ASTM environmental assessment standards. Each class will be conducted by one of the following professionals:
- William Easley, Easley & Associates , PLLC
- Kathryn Mendias, P.E., TTL USA.
- Bill Tryon
About Sponsoring Committee
Organized in 1898, ASTM is one of the world's largest voluntary standards development organizations. ASTM standards have grown to be among the world's most widely used and accepted documents. Recognizing the need for authoritative site assessment standards, ASTM pulled together environmental professionals, real estate and insurance professionals, lawyers, and government representatives. The members of ASTM Committee E50 and its Subcommittee E50.02 on Commercial Real Estate Transactions developed the standard upon which this course is based. For more information on Committee E50 contact Molly Lynyak or go to our E50 technical committee page.
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Group Sessions
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How Learning Will Be Assessed
Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions and a final quiz.
Cancellation Policy
Note: Because of the potential for course changes or cancellations, it is not advisable to make non-refundable accommodation reservations, since ASTM cannot be responsible for any loss incurred.
- Full refunds (minus $100 administrative fee) are available up to 5 business days before the course.
- Transfers to a later session (within the same calendar year) or alternate attendee substitutions are allowed at no charge up to 5 days before the course.
- Cancellations within 5 days of the course start will receive a 50% refund.
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Attendee Praise
Praise from recent attendees of the course:
"All topics were great!"
"Good instructor ... experienced, knowledgeable, there is no replacement to learning from others' experiences."
"Case studies were extremely helpful."
"Great tips on PCR and monitoring signs of quality."
"I think the course meets the objectives superbly."
"Good presentation of formatting tables, depth of analysis, scope and resources."
"Overall great course, great instructor who is knowledgeable, thorough and well prepared."