Engineering and construction consulting for real estate investors, lenders, and facility managers.
Pond, Robinson & Associates provides engineering and construction consulting services for real estate investors, lenders, and facility managers across the United States. Founded in 1998, the practice delivers property condition assessments, development due diligence, construction monitoring, and sustainability and resilience consulting throughout the investment lifecycle of diverse asset types.
Justin LiaPresident
Steve BrandtChief Engineer
Rebecca FischerDirector of Construction Services
David JonesDirector of Real Estate Services
John MaherDirector of Construction Services
V. Mark RobisonDirector of Engineering Services
Comprehensive physical evaluations of building systems to help owners, buyers, and lenders understand the financial implications of deferred maintenance and capital needs.
Detailed site observations and document reviews culminating in narrative reports and capital expenditure cost tables exceeding ASTM E2018 standards.
Systematic evaluations of facility conditions to support long-term maintenance planning and capital improvement decisions.
Assessments of seller- or borrower-provided reports to verify capital reserve items and adjust cost projections and timelines.
Comprehensive design and document review combined with construction phase monitoring to manage risk, schedules, and budgets.
Early-stage assessments during land acquisition covering entitlements, utility availability, environmental hazards, and preliminary budgets.
Pre-development peer reviews of final design drawings, building codes, zoning regulations, and construction agreements.
Onsite progress tracking and review of contractor payment applications, draw requests, and change orders.
Final reviews of developer and contractor closeout documents, warranties, and project completion status.
Post-construction site walks and reviews conducted prior to warranty expirations to identify corrective items.
Capital planning, project oversight, and risk management services tailored to optimize the performance of operating real estate assets.
Strategic planning and project monitoring for capital improvements and renovations of operating properties.
Condition and risk assessments conducted prior to the sale or restructuring of real estate assets.
Benchmarking, climate risk assessments, and building optimization strategies integrated with core due diligence processes.
Performance benchmarking, ASHRAE energy audits, and utility analysis to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving measures.
Evaluations of property exposure to extreme weather, floods, and natural hazards combined with mitigation design strategies.
Multifamily Residential · Residential · Senior Living · Industrial · Commercial · Healthcare · Retail · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Historic Preservation · Education · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Data Centers
Atlanta, GA · Commercial
Performed an ASHRAE Level I & II energy audit in addition to base Property Condition Assessment (PCA) services, utilizing specialized vertical transportation, infrared, curtainwall, roof, and ADA evaluations for an 18-story Class A office building and attached 7-level parking garage containing 433,237 square feet.
Chicago, IL · Mixed-Use
Completed an equity-level property condition assessment for the acquisition of a 29-floor mixed-use residential and retail tower featuring 249 dwelling units and 27,141 square feet of retail space.
Mixed-Use
Provided equity-level design and document peer review, construction monitoring, draw reviews, and final closeout services for a 17-story mixed-use development consisting of 220 residential units, five floors of office space, three levels of below-grade parking, and ground floor retail.
Santa Clara/San Jose, CA · Retail
Provided design and document review along with construction monitoring services throughout the phases of a renovation and expansion project that added approximately 640,000 square feet of retail space and a parking garage.