Property Resilience Assessments (PRAs)

Climate change poses significant challenges to the real estate industry, with the increasing frequency and intensity of severe natural hazard events. These events threaten the safety, integrity, and value of properties, creating risks for stakeholders across the board. In response, climate risk and resilience assessments are becoming essential elements of real estate transaction due diligence, as well as when updating or repositioning assets.

Intertek's Role in Building Resilience

With deep expertise in building science, Intertek empowers clients to assess and enhance their building resilience through the following services:

Property Resilience Assessments (PRAs)
Intertek's PRAs combine property condition assessments with resilience, climate risk, and energy considerations. Our multidisciplinary team offers hazard-specific expertise to provide comprehensive assessments that consider resilience and risk reduction strategies.

Climate-Related Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
In line with evolving regulations such as the SEC's climate-related financial risk disclosure and California Senate Bill 261, Intertek conducts climate-related risk assessments for building and infrastructure assets. Our assessments identify vulnerabilities and help organizations plan for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Resilient Building Guidelines and Standards
For new construction and capital improvement planning, resilient building guidelines and standards are essential. Intertek develops high-performance, resilient building guidelines, standards, and owner project requirements (OPR) documents. We also provide consultation for their implementation, ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies.

Capital Improvements, Retrofits, and Repairs
Intertek's building science experts provide inspection, analysis, and guidance to enhance resilience in capital improvements, retrofits, and repairs. By addressing vulnerabilities and incorporating resilience measures, we help clients protect their properties and reduce future risks.

Benefits of Intertek's Resilience Services

Increased Safety
Resilient buildings contribute to public safety by withstanding natural hazard events, protecting occupants, and reducing the risk of damage or injury.

Preservation of Property Value
By addressing vulnerabilities and incorporating resilience measures, property owners and investors can preserve and even increase their asset value in the face of climate change. Emergency Preparedness

Resilient buildings play a crucial role in emergency preparedness, enabling organizations to respond effectively to natural disasters and minimize disruptions.

Continuity of Operations
For businesses and critical facilities, resilient buildings ensure continuity of operations even during challenging events, minimizing downtime and financial losses.

Intertek's extensive building science expertise and innovative services empower clients to assess and enhance their building resilience. By integrating climate risk and resilience considerations into their property finance and investment strategies, stakeholders can mitigate risks, safeguard assets, and adapt to the changing climate, ensuring long-term sustainability and success.