Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes

Evaluation of social housing properties, creating accurate capital plans that maintained the safety and comfort of the building’s residents, and helped the client obtain accessibility grants.

Services

Assessment and Capital Planning

Subservices

Accessibility Audit, PCA and Capital Planning

Sector

Residential

Duration

2023

Client

Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes, Inc.

Project Value

$270,000

Project size

30 buildings

Building condition assessments and accessibility audits were conducted at 30 facilities, consisting of multi-residential buildings, townhouse complexes, and a series of scattered detached properties.

Building condition assessments and accessibility audits were conducted at 30 facilities, consisting of multi-residential buildings, townhouse complexes, and a series of scattered detached properties. Assessments included a comprehensive review of all base building components including:

the building envelope
structure
site surfaces and appurtenances
HVAC
electrical
plumbing
fire protection and life safety systems
interior finishes
kitchen
accessibility
laundry equipment

Based on the review, a 30-year capital expenditure plan was developed and inputted into Asset Planner (the client’s existing facilities management software).

To deliver this project, Pretium completed the following measures:

Building Condition Assessment

Following a detailed on-site review of all building systems, our team generates cost and schedule tables for remedial work and rehabilitation, supported by a narrative at the level of detail required by each client. Standard or client-selected building component identification codes can be used to align with the client’s budgeting processes.

Accessibility Audit

An accessibility audit will identify gaps between the design and construction of an existing property and the AODA, OBC, and/or CSA standards applicable to universal design. The audit includes a visual assessment of the property. Our findings and proposed solutions are summarized in reports tailored to our clients, taking into account the limitations inherent in existing buildings.

Capital Planning

Building and property condition assessments and capital expenditure planning are critical for our clients to address the need and cost to repair, restore, or renew their assets. These reports are tailored to the planning requirements of the client.

AssetPlanner Software

Our team uses AssetPlanner to complete Building Condition Assessments, often at the portfolio level. It is an online planning tool that can be used by housing providers to understand the physical and financial condition of their buildings. AssetPlanner was developed by Ameresco Inc.

Client Benefits