Technical Due Diligence (TDD) & Acquisition Advisory

Before capital is committed, a comprehensive understanding of the physical asset is essential. We conduct rigorous technical audits to uncover hidden liabilities and provide a clear picture of an asset’s true condition.

• Building Condition Assessments: We perform detailed on-site inspections and material testing to evaluate the structural integrity and fabric of the building, providing a graded Asset Health Index.

• Liability & Risk Profiling: We identify “CapEx spikes”—upcoming high-cost repairs or system failures—and provide budget-accurate forecasts to inform purchase price negotiations.

• Environmental & Hazardous Materials Review: We assess assets for environmental risks, including asbestos and contaminated land, ensuring alignment with your Environmental & Social Management Plan (ESMP).

Statutory Compliance & Building Services Assurance

Navigating New Zealand’s regulatory framework is critical for operational continuity and insurance validity. We verify that all building systems meet current legislative standards.

• Services Commissioning & Verification: We provide independent oversight of HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and hydraulic systems to ensure they operate at peak efficiency and meet design specifications.

• Accessibility & NZS 4121 Compliance: We audit facilities to ensure they meet the requirements for access and facilities for persons with disabilities, mitigating the risk of future enforcement action.

• Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) Support: We assist owners in managing compliance schedules and specified systems, ensuring all life-safety elements are audited and certified.

Reinstatement, Dilapidations & Exit Strategy

At the end of a lease or prior to a disposal, we provide the technical evidence required to settle financial obligations fairly and accurately.

• Dilapidation Reports & Schedules: We produce detailed schedules of condition and terminal dilapidations, providing costed evidence for repair and reinstatement obligations.

• Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA): We provide accurate replacement cost valuations for insurance purposes, ensuring your portfolio is neither under-insured nor paying excessive premiums.

• Strategic Disposal Advice: We help vendors prepare “Technical Vendor Packs” to accelerate the sale process and provide potential buyers with the confidence to move forward.

Life-Cycle Costing & Maintenance Strategy

We transform inspection data into long-term financial strategy. By understanding how a building ages, we help owners move from reactive repairs to planned, value-adding maintenance.

• 10-Year Maintenance Plans (LTMP): We develop data-driven maintenance schedules that level out expenditure and prevent the degradation of asset value.

• BIM & Digital Integration: We leverage Building Information Modelling (BIM) data to enhance the accuracy of our advisory, providing a digital thread that links design intent to operational reality.

• Operational Efficiency Audits: We identify opportunities for energy retrofits and system optimisations that reduce OpEx and improve the asset’s NABERSNZ or Green Star performance.

Independent Advice for Informed Investment

Our Construction Advisory team acts as your technical partner, removing the uncertainty from property transactions and management. We provide the clarity you need to protect your capital and optimise your returns.