Lifecycle Risk Services

Bureau Veritas provides a comprehensive solution to your loss control and industrial process equipment needs. We are authorized and commissioned to operate across all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, with inspectors licensed and trained to the highest standards. Our teams bring deep expertise in the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), ASME requirements, local jurisdictional rules, and advanced inspection technologies that safeguard equipment, elevate reliability, and reduce operational disruptions.

Our global network of mechanical, electrical, and systems specialists delivers a full suite of inspection, testing, and advisory services that support safe operation across boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, and critical industrial systems.

NBIC, ASME, & Jurisdictional Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspections

As a leading global provider of boiler and pressure vessel inspections, Bureau Veritas ensures your equipment meets all relevant code requirements and jurisdictional standards. From construction to ongoing in-service inspections, our teams apply industry-leading techniques and quality procedures to detect issues early and maintain safe operation throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Infrared (IR) Thermography

Our IR thermography services provide non-destructive, real-time thermal imaging to identify hidden mechanical, electrical, or process abnormalities before they become costly failures. Using advanced infrared cameras and certified thermographers, we help clients detect overheating components, insulation breakdowns, steam system leaks, electrical load imbalances, motor bearing issues, and other anomalies that directly impact safety and uptime. Thermography is a core component of our predictive maintenance toolbox—supporting risk reduction, energy efficiency, and smarter asset planning. Additional key benefits include early fault detection, reduced unplanned downtime, targeted maintenance planning, and strengthened safety performance.

Elevator & Vertical Transportation Inspections

Bureau Veritas supports the safe and compliant operation of elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation equipment through jurisdictional and preventive inspections. Our certified elevator inspectors evaluate mechanical systems, safety devices, controls, and code compliance using ASME standards and local requirements. We help building owners reduce liability, maintain safe public environments, and achieve consistent uptime across their vertical transportation assets. Key capabilities include annual inspections, modernization assessments, re-inspections, and advisory support for long-term asset planning.

Loss Control & Risk Engineering Services

Our loss control specialists provide comprehensive engineering evaluations to help organizations reduce hazards, improve resilience, and control exposure across facilities. By assessing mechanical integrity, fire protection, electrical systems, and operational risk factors, we deliver actionable recommendations that strengthen safety and lower insurance-related losses. With extensive experience across manufacturing, commercial real estate, energy, and mission-critical sectors, our team supports clients in building a proactive risk-reduction strategy tailored to their operations.

Bureau Veritas supports the successful development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects through comprehensive Owners Engineering (OE) and Technical Advisory (TA) services. As the demand for clean power accelerates, project owners face increasing technical, regulatory, and financial complexities that must be addressed early and thoroughly to ensure long-term project performance. Our teams bring deep industry expertise across solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission, and hybrid renewable assets, helping clients reduce risk, strengthen reliability, and maximize return on investment.

From initial concept through commissioning and operations, we serve as your independent technical partner, providing insight that drives smarter decision-making at every stage. Whether supporting M&A due diligence for investors, reviewing EPC and OEM documentation, or analyzing installation and interconnection challenges, Bureau Veritas delivers objective evaluations that safeguard project value and protect critical timelines.

Owners Engineering (OE) & Technical Advisory (TA) Expertise

Our OE and TA teams offer multidisciplinary support designed to ensure that renewable energy projects are technically sound, fully compliant, and optimized for performance. Key capabilities include:

• Site and Technology Assessment
  Comprehensive evaluation of resource availability, geotechnical conditions, environmental constraints, and layout feasibility to ensure optimal site selection and system design.
• Design & Specification Review
  Independent review of engineering drawings, technical specifications, performance guarantees, and equipment selection to verify alignment with project goals, codes, and best practices.
• Grid Integration & Interconnection Support
  Analysis of interconnection requirements, load flow studies, protective relaying, and grid compliance considerations to ensure safe and reliable integration into transmission and distribution networks.
• Energy Storage & Hybrid Systems Expertise
  Evaluation of battery energy storage system (BESS) sizing, controls architecture, safety features, thermal management, and integration with solar or wind assets.
• Construction Monitoring & Quality Oversight
  On-site and remote monitoring of EPC execution, installation quality, material handling, and adherence to safety and engineering requirements, ensuring the project is built to specification.
• M&A and Lender Due Diligence
  Independent technical assessments that support investment decisions, identify hidden risks, evaluate asset health, and validate energy yield or production assumptions.
• Performance, Reliability & Operational Reviews
  Ongoing support to optimize plant output, reduce failures, and establish long-term asset management strategies.

Core Services

Depending on project scope, complexity, and development phase, our technical support may include:

• Engineering Design Reviews
  Verification that engineering packages meet performance objectives, safety requirements, industry standards, and utility interconnection criteria.
• Review of Project Technical Requirements
  Detailed evaluation of EPC, OEM, and owner requirements—including equipment specifications, performance guarantees, warranties, and testing procedures.
• Technical Support for EPC and Equipment
  Expert guidance for selecting, procuring, evaluating, and managing EPC contractors and major equipment suppliers to reduce risk and ensure compliance with project needs.

Risk, Fire & Life Safety

Bureau Veritas delivers a comprehensive suite of risk, fire and life safety regulatory evaluations that include onsite inspections, document review, audits, analysis, and emergency response planning.  These services also leverage in-depth experience to provide code interpretations, equivalent means of construction, risk & wildfire mitigation planning, and design services that provide regulatory compliance intended to protect people, property, and mission-critical operations. Our team helps organizations navigate complex fire, life safety, and building code requirements, mitigate risk across the built environment, while upholding compliance with national, state, and local regulations. The team believes in having a concise understanding of our clients’ needs and the needs of their projects.  Bureau Veritas Risk, Fire and Life Safety team can provide independent oversight, technical expertise while demonstrating our commitment to safety, resilience, and code compliance.

Our nationwide network of licensed fire protection engineers, ICC-certified professionals, specialized fire operational staff, and specialized fire safety, health and safety inspectors brings extensive experience across all building types and occupancy classifications that include lite and heavy commercial and industrial; power generation and utility infrastructure fire protection; institutional such as jails and prisons; healthcare, education, high-rise buildings, casinos, large civic centers, hazardous materials storage and use such as pharmaceutical and chemical plants, explosive production and space propulsion and large assembly spaces. By combining deep regulatory knowledge with practical field insight, we help owners, developers, contractors, and AHJs strengthen fire, life safety and property protection systems; reduce business interruption while ensuring business continuity, reduce liability, and maintain safe environments for all occupants.

Fire Protection Plan Review & Inspections

Depending on building size, use, and fire and life safety protection requirements, our services may include detailed plan review and field inspections for:

• Building and structural fire/life safety elements
• Wildfire Mitigation Planning
• Emergency Action Planning and Emergency Response Planning
• Automatic fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm and detection systems
• High hazard and special hazard protection and extinguishing systems
• Smoke Control Review, Inspection and Testing Oversight
• Commercial kitchen hood and suppression equipment
• Fire department access and fire water delivery system plan review, inspections and testing oversight
• Fuel storage and hazardous materials systems
• Emergency alarm systems
• Egress, emergency lighting, and access control systems

Our experts assess architectural and engineered designs for new and renovation of building fire protection and life safety systems for compliance with all applicable state and local laws, standards and ordinances that have been specifically adopted by the area in which our client facility is located.   Some of the codes and standards that are generally used are the International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), and NFPA standards.  Our team is also well versed in working with findings and recommendations from commercial and industrial property insurance and loss prevention insurance companies.

Whether supporting new construction, retrofits, tenant improvements, or recurring safety inspections, Bureau Veritas provides trusted, third-party oversight that enhances occupant safety, minimizes fire risk, and supports long-term compliance.

Asset Management

Bureau Veritas supports organizations in maximizing the performance, safety, and longevity of their real estate assets through comprehensive asset management and facility assessment services. Whether evaluating a single facility or managing a nationwide portfolio, our teams bring deep technical expertise, regional regulatory knowledge, and industry-leading methodologies to help owners make informed decisions and maintain resilient, high-performing properties.

We focus on the health, condition, and long-term efficiency of your buildings, ensuring they remain operationally sound, accessible, code-compliant, visually appealing, and environmentally responsible. From capital planning and ADA compliance to preventive maintenance and lifecycle forecasting, Bureau Veritas provides an unbiased, data-driven understanding of your assets. Our nationwide presence and local insight make us the trusted partner for clients across hospitality, retail, education, lending, insurance, power & utilities, and public-sector facility networks.

Comprehensive Facility & Asset Management Services

Our multidisciplinary specialists, including engineers, planners, architects, and inspectors deliver a full suite of asset-focused services tailored to client needs:

• Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs)
  Detailed evaluations of major building systems to identify deficiencies, prioritize repair needs, and support strategic planning across entire facility portfolios.
• Capital Planning
  Long-term, data-backed capital expenditure (CapEx) forecasting that aligns budgetary priorities with operational goals, lifecycle requirements, and risk tolerance.
• Energy Services
  Energy audits, efficiency studies, and ESG-focused assessments to help reduce consumption, improve building performance, and support sustainability targets.
• Equipment Inventory & Tagging
  Barcode/RFID tagging and cataloging of equipment assets, integrated with your CMMS, to streamline maintenance tracking and lifecycle management.
• Preventive Maintenance Programs
  Customized PM plans that improve uptime, extend equipment life, and standardize maintenance practices across your building portfolio.
• Feasibility Studies
  Objective analyses that evaluate cost, technical constraints, regulatory requirements, and constructability for new developments or major renovations.

From single-site assessments to large-scale portfolio programs, Bureau Veritas delivers the insight and technical rigor needed to maintain safe, efficient, and future-ready facilities.

Transactional Services

During commercial real estate transactions, accurate and timely information is critical. Bureau Veritas’ Environmental & Engineering team provides objective, comprehensive due diligence services that help clients understand asset risks, meet regulatory requirements, and make informed investment decisions. Our experts evaluate properties from the rooftop to the subsurface, identifying environmental concerns, structural issues, code violations, and site-specific hazards that could impact value or long-term performance.

With industry-leading turnaround times, national coverage, and a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists, engineers, and survey professionals, we deliver the reliable data buyers, lenders, investors, and property managers need to reduce uncertainty and move forward with confidence. Our goals mirror yours: responsiveness, accuracy, and a smooth transaction process backed by impartial expertise.

Core Due Diligence Services

• Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
  Identification of recognized environmental conditions (RECs), historical risks, and subsurface concerns that may require mitigation or additional investigation.
• Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
  Detailed evaluations of structure, building systems, site conditions, and immediate or long-term repair needs, supporting negotiations, budgeting, and risk planning.
• ALTA Surveys
  Precise land boundary, easement, and site feature mapping required for financing, acquisition, or development under the latest ALTA/NSPS standards.
• Zoning Reports
  Verification of zoning compliance, permitted uses, variances, code restrictions, and potential development constraints.

Our team supports transactions across hospitality, retail, multifamily, education, industrial, logistics, energy, and public-sector properties. Whether you're acquiring, financing, refinancing, or divesting an asset, Bureau Veritas provides the clarity needed to protect your investment and move quickly through each stage of due diligence.

Bureau Veritas helps organizations protect their most valuable production assets through advanced Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM) and machinery fluid testing services. As operations becomes more automated, high-performance, and capital-intensive – not only industrial equipment but also fleet engines and plant machinery -the condition of lubricants and oil plays a direct role in safety, reliability and uptime. Our global network of state-of-the-art laboratories delivers fast, precise analytical results that empower maintenance teams to detect emerging issues early, extend equipment life, and optimize operational efficiency. 

From heavy industrial machinery and mobile fleets to mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, marine, aviation, data center and manufacturing, our OCM solutions provide comprehensive visibility into equipment wear, contamination, and fluid degradation. With decades of diagnostic expertise, proprietary test methods, and industry-leading turnaround times, Bureau Veritas supports data-driven decision-making that keeps critical operations running smoothly.

Proactive fluid analysis is one of the most effective ways to prevent catastrophic failure, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance equipment performance. Bureau Veritas OCM programs help clients:

• Effectively assess equipment and lubricant condition
  Identify equipment wear metals, fluid degradation, contamination, and additive breakdown before they escalate into costly repairs.
• Eliminate unplanned downtime
  Early detection of abnormal trends allows for planned maintenance, preventing unexpected failures and production disruptions.
• Improve equipment reliability
  Continuous monitoring supports predictive maintenance strategies that maximize reliability across rotating, hydraulic, and lubricated systems.
• Boost production levels
  Healthy machines operate more efficiently, maintain output capacity, and contribute to stable, high-performance operations.
• Save money in spare and replacement costs
  Targeted analysis supports longer drain intervals, reduced spare parts usage, and extended asset life.

Comprehensive OCM & Fluid Testing Capabilities

Bureau Veritas provides a complete suite of laboratory services tailored to the equipment and operating environment:

• Lubricating Oil Analysis
• Fuel Quality Testing & Contamination Analysis
• Antifreeze (Coolant) & DEF Testing
• Wear Debris, FTIR, ICP, Viscosity, and Oxidation Testing
• Metalworking Fluids Analysis
• Customized Condition Monitoring Program Development & Consulting
• Test packages are available for all major sample types such as engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, transmissions, bearings, turbines, and beyond.

Our diagnostics teams interpret laboratory results with precision, correlating wear patterns, contamination sources, and fluid condition to project-specific operating conditions. This expert insight supports effective asset reliability management, helping maintenance teams prioritize actions, optimize maintenance schedules, and prevent repetitive failure modes.

With laboratories located across North America and around the world, Bureau Veritas delivers consistent test results, standardized reporting, and rapid sample turnaround to support fast-moving industrial operations. Whether you’re monitoring a single asset or implementing a fleet-wide reliability strategy, our programs provide the clarity and predictive insight needed to protect your investment and strengthen long-term performance.