Before you invest in or manage a property, ask this: What do I really know about this building? In this rebroadcast of The Property Wizard, brought to you by Knack 4 Business, host Fred Crouch welcomes two powerhouse guests from Cambium Inc.—Jeremy Taylor, P.Eng., and Matt Fagan. Together, they unpack everything from building envelope risks to mechanical system lifespans—through the lens of a Property Condition Assessment (PCA).
Designed for property owners, commercial investors, real estate managers, and startup founders, this episode delivers hard-won lessons, due diligence tools, and strategic frameworks to guide your next big property decision.
🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode
✔️ What a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) actually includes
✔️ Why a PCA matters during purchase, refinancing, or planning upgrades
✔️ The typical cost of PCAs—from walk-ups to Class A towers
✔️ What’s NOT covered in a PCA—and how to fill the gap
✔️ The role of environmental reviews like asbestos and mold surveys
✔️ How warranties and tenant setups affect your risk
✔️ When you need outside consultants (elevators, hazardous materials, etc.)
✔️ What makes PCAs different from reserve fund studies in condos
🎧 For Who?
- Commercial property owners & landlords
- Real estate investors
- Building managers & board members
- Condo associations
- Entrepreneurs entering the real estate space
📌 Guest Contact Information
Jeremy Taylor, P.Eng. – Group Manager, Building Science, Cambium Inc.
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Matt Fagan – Project Coordinator, Cambium Inc.
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🌐 Learn more about Cambium: https://cambium-inc.com
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💬 Shoutouts & Acknowledgements
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