Existing buildings · Defined
Structural assessment
A focused evaluation of structural conditions or performance for a defined purpose.
Why it matters
Its scope may include records, observations, calculations, or testing as agreed. It is different from a general property walk-through and should state which questions were actually evaluated.
In practice
A project example
Observed slab movement prompts a separate assessment to determine the cause and implications before repairs are selected.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.