Property owners and managers of single and multi-building portfolios and other long-term holders of property such as hospitals, universities and municipalities, often need to gain an understanding of the condition of their facilities at a macro level for budgeting and planning purposes. Facility condition assessments (FCA/FCAs) offer facility owners peace of mind. FCAs support long-term capital management goals by clarifying and prioritizing maintenance items.
Facility Condition Assessments
Planning for the Future With Knowledge of the Present
Property owners and managers of single and multi-building portfolios and other long-term holders of property such as hospitals, universities and municipalities, often need to gain an understanding of the condition of their facilities at a macro level for budgeting and planning purposes. Facility condition assessments (FCA/FCAs) offer facility owners peace of mind. FCAs support long-term capital management goals by clarifying and prioritizing maintenance items.
Why ECS for facility condition assessment services
ECS has the resources and proven expertise required to assess a robust variety of facility types. Our experts work with clients in different markets, including commercial, healthcare, industrial, institutional and government. We leverage extensive knowledge and experience to provide valuable insights into the condition of your assets and cost-effective solutions to see that your assets continue to bring value to your operation.
What is a facility condition assessment?
An FCA is conducted to assess and document the current condition of properties as well as to make recommendations for repair, renovation, rehabilitation and normal maintenance. A Facility Condition Index (FCI) based on the building type and condition can be assigned to each property in a portfolio to measure its physical condition. The lower the FCI, the better, whereas a higher FCI places greater urgency on repairs and maintenance.
A consulting team conducts a high-level assessment of the assets in a portfolio to establish a baseline and recommend actions that may be required to maintain and repair the asset. Often, this building condition assessment report is compiled in a database, either housed with the owner or on a third-party platform. This information is then utilized as a living document and is maintained either by the owner or by the consultant as modifications, repairs and maintenance are performed.
FCA are beneficial for facilities in the following markets:
- Education: preschools, K-12, colleges and universities
- Healthcare: hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities
- Government: municipal buildings, courthouses and prisons
- Transportation: airports, train stations and bus terminals
- Culture and recreation: museums, theaters, sports complexes and rec centers
- Industrial: manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers
- Commercial: office buildings and shopping centers
- Residential: apartment complexes and condominiums
- Utilities: power plants and wastewater facilities
Additional ECS facility, environmental and compliance consulting services
Our expertise in the built environment is extensive, and our FCAs and related services provide immediate and long-term solutions for challenges that impact the service life of building assets.
Our expertise in the built environment is extensive, and our FCAs and related services provide immediate and long-term solutions for challenges that impact the service life of building assets.