STEELE ENGINEERING and Consulting, P.C.


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Commercial Services Offered

Offices ∙ Multi-family Apartment Buildings & Complexes ∙ Condominiums ∙ Homeowners' Associations

Retail ∙ Schools & Colleges ∙ Churches ∙ Restaurants ∙ Warehouses & Industrial ∙ Historic


 

·    Pre-Purchase / Due-Diligence Building Inspections and Assessments: Drawing on years of commercial and institutional property management and architectural engineering experience, Steele Engineering understands the needs of property managers and owners, and works diligently to help keep Clients informed of major real estate deficiencies and associated costs.  Baseline Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and Property Condition Reports (PCRs) are designed for quick decision making, with an easy to follow summary of issues, and can be conducted in compliance with the ASTM E2018-08 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process as needed.  Building code and fire code assessments and reports can be provided as needed to address concerns and municipal requirements.

 

·    Construction Defects, Disputes, and Claims: As forensic engineers with extensive experience investigating and reporting on a wide variety of building and construction defects and premises liability injuries, Steele Engineering will provide an unbiased and clear opinion of the matter.  From deck, stairs/steps, guard and handrail safety, failures, and accidents to disputes involving poor workmanship and sub-standard construction, Steele Engineering can recommend options to take next, minimizing costs and delays and allowing the focus to return to a company's core business. 

 

·    Professional Case Review and Expert Witness Consultation for Attorneys:  When needed for premises liability and forensic engineering investigation matters, Steele Engineering provides attorneys with unbiased reports, and expert witness consultation in support of litigation, arbitration, or mediation.  Maintaining an unbiased and professional relationship with clients and their attorneys is a priority, and every effort is made to support the attorney's need to work quickly and comprehensively.

 

·   Maintenance Planning, Program Audits, and Preventive Maintenance Programs: Whether a maintenance department consists of a single jack-of-all-trades, a multidisciplinary team of technicians, or a list of contractor telephone numbers, tested strategies help Steele Engineering minimize wasted personnel resources, reduce energy usage, and maximize building and equipment life.

 

·    Capital and Reserve Funding, Planning, and Budgeting: Through the identification of building deficiencies, provision of cost estimates, calculation of rates of return, setting of building and maintenance priorities, and creation of reserve funding studies, Steele Engineering provides clarity to the issues.  Homeowners' Associations can especially benefit from our services, receiving an unbiased assessment of their buildings and facilities, tailored to their specific needs.

 

·    Bank Draw and Insurance Claim Inspections: Steele Engineering performs quick-turnaround construction loan monitoring / bank draw inspections for banks, mortgage, and lending companies.  Insurance claim reviews provide a realistic assessment of building damage. 

 

 ·    Architectural and Structural Engineering Designs: Planning, drawings, and specifications for building renovations, additions, repairs, and restorations, are available, as well as ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and handicapped accessibility planning and design .

 

·    General building question or problem?  Feel free to Contact Steele Engineering to discuss your needs.


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for a partial list of

past and present

Commercial Clients


Commercial

Client Testimonials:

"Much of the great change and improvement to this community resource is thanks to you.  Your expertise and care have brought us into a realm of service we weren't sure we could accomplish.  We are now handicapped accessible with plenty of parking and a wonderfully restored building preserved for generations to come."

Sara L. Kipp, Director

Stillwater Free Library

Stillwater, NY

"I have the highest regard for your ethics and integrity..."

Charlie Spinella, Owner

Landscape Design Concepts

Latham, NY

"Thank you so much for your excellent report and assessment of our facilities.  The parish leaders were most impressed with your thoroughness and diligence.  This report will greatly assist us in being good stewards of our buildings."

Paula Sippel, Senior Warden,

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Albany, NY

"...Your (engineering assessment) services have been very responsive and professional, and your engineering capabilities have been superior to others that I have worked with in the past.  Your diligence, thoroughness, and practical approach to solving problems with a business perspective affords Delta the opportunity to serve its clients with the highest quality and level of service that is necessary for client satisfaction and retention in an extremely competitive marketplace.  We look forward to working with you in the future."

Matt Bell, Professional Geologist, Global Account Manager for Delta Environmental Consultants, Troy, NY

"Your report, all 106 pages, was fabulous and exceeded my personal expectations. Thank you!"

Edward J. Pavur, Jr.

Board Member

Spring Meadow Homeowners' Association

Watervliet, NY


Steele Engineering and Consulting, P.C.

 

Steele Engineering. Dedicated to Building Solutions.

Based in the Capital District and serving all of New York State, from the Adirondacks to New York City:

Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Latham, Colonie, Clifton Park, Malta, Saratoga & beyond.

 

 

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