Real Estate Engineering

Real estate engineering services help owners, tenants, brokers, and developers make confident, well-informed decisions. WFT Engineering aids with items like pre-lease due diligence, capital expenditure planning, code compliance evaluations, and sustainability analysis. Our team delivers clear, data-driven insights that reduce risk and support negotiations for long-term investment strategies. Having our engineers on your side can make all the difference in your commercial real estate actions.

Our Real Estate Engineering Services

Pre-Lease & Pre-Purchase Assessments

Due Diligence Studies, Lease Review, Lease Negotiation Support

  • We perform detailed due diligence studies to help clients understand the condition, feasibility, and potential risks associated with a property before signing a lease or purchasing.
  • Our team reviews lease documents to identify technical, mechanical, electrical, and code-related requirements that may affect costs, responsibilities, or long-term operations.
  • WFT engineers offer lease negotiation support with insights that help clients secure favorable terms and avoid unexpected obligations.

Financial & Investment Analysis

Capital Expenditure Evaluation, LCCA/ROI Evaluation, Value Engineering

  • Capital expenditure evaluations outline expected system upgrades, replacements, and lifecycle costs to support informed financial planning.
  • Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and ROI evaluations compare long-term cost impacts of different system options, helping owners and developers make data-driven investment decisions.
  • Our value engineering reviews identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, and maintain compliance without compromising quality.

Code Compliance & Sustainability Review

Engineering Code Evaluation, LEED Evaluation

  • Engineering code evaluations make sure that the buildings and proposed tenant improvements meet local, state, and federal code requirements before occupancy or renovation.
  • LEED evaluations identify opportunities on the property for energy savings, sustainable materials, and system enhancements that support LEED certification goals.

Documentation & Expert Support

As-Built Documentation, Expert Witness Testimony

  • Our team develops accurate as-built documentation that reflects existing site conditions, system layouts, and installed equipment for future planning and renovations.
  • We offer expert witness testimony for real estate property disputes involving building systems, code compliance, design responsibilities, and construction-related matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

A due diligence study typically evaluates existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems to determine code compliance, building condition, energy performance, and anticipated capital expenditures. This is completed before a lease or purchase is finalized.

Engineering reviews help identify system deficiencies, unusual maintenance responsibilities, compliance issues, and hidden costs. That way, tenants or potential owners fully understand their obligations before entering a long-term agreement.

We provide technical analysis that highlights mechanical or electrical requirements, as well as potential upgrade costs, compliance gaps, and landlord/tenant responsibilities, giving clients key information to negotiate favorable terms.

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) compares the long-term cost of equipment or system options to help owners select solutions with the best long-term financial return. This includes installation, maintenance, energy use, and replacement.

Yes! Our engineers review building systems, energy performance, and design opportunities to identify what LEED credits may be attainable and what upgrades could support sustainability or efficiency targets.

Absolutely. WFT Engineering offers expert witness testimony and technical documentation for disputes involving system failures, construction issues, code compliance, and building performance claims in our surrounding Maryland and DC areas.

Work With WFT Engineering

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