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 & landlordsReal estate investorsBuilding managers & board membersCondo associationsEntrepreneurs entering the real estate space 📌 Guest Contact InformationJeremy Taylor, P.Eng. – Group Manager, Building Science, Cambium Inc.📧 [email protected] Fagan – Project Coordinator, Cambium Inc.📧 [email protected]🌐 Learn more about Cambium: https://cambium-inc.com 🎤 Host: Fred Crouch📧 [email protected]🌐 Gentry Learning Website🎧 The Property Wizard Podcast📚 Gentry Learning Courses 📣 Sponsors That Help You Grow💡 Freshly Brewed Coaching      Ready to elevate your thinking? Wayne Pratt and Matt Hawksley help professionals gain clarity and momentum with sharp, real-world       coaching strategies.🏢 @Hive Coworking & Networking      Where business gets personal. Connect, collaborate, and grow with other entrepreneurs and freelancers at @Hive—online and offline.🌍 East Trade Winds       Free business networking that works. Build authentic relationships that lead to real results—without the sales pitch. 💬 Shoutouts & Acknowledgements🎧 Carl Richards – Podcast Solutions Made Simple🎙️ Fred Crouch – Host of The Property Wizard🏢 Jovan Strika – @Hive🤝 Melanie Webber – Business Partner Extraordinaire🚀 Wayne Pratt – Motive8U Inc, Co-host & Coach🎙️ Co-Host: Bernie Franzgrote 📩 Let’s ConnectGot feedback or a question for the hosts or guests? Want your property investment questions answered on air?📧 Reach us: [email protected]🌐 Visit: https://knack4business.com 📺 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube👉 https://youtu.be/-8wrs1gZis0 🎧 Discover More Episodes🎙️ More Knack 4 Business Episodes CTA:👉 Have thoughts or follow-up questions about this episode? Comment, share, or reach out to our guests directly. Your insight might just be the inspiration for our next podcast!
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