Utilizing ASTM E2018 as a standard, Penn Design Group, LLC provides facility condition assessment services allowing clients to optimize long-term facility investments. We use a comprehensive FCA methodology to determine current building deficiencies and estimated costs associated with renewal, repair, and code compliance.

The FCA determines immediate and long-term costs liabilities for building component lifecycle renewal, deferred maintenance, code compliance, and functional inadequacies based on an industry-standard cost database.  Clients use the FCA to address operational requirements, facility renewal forecasting, and funding scenarios for capital project planning.

Facility Assessment Elements

• Building interior elements
• Civil/site development and amenities – pavements, entrances, and sidewalks
• Document review – drawings, specifications, reports, and records
• Fire protection and life safety regulations
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Structure, foundation, and exterior wall systems
• Preliminary review and on-site observations
• Production / Process / Packaging Equipment

Facility Assessment Services

• Facilities management and capital planning process analysis
• Life cycle analysis
• Portfolio analysis and alignment
• Long-range capital cost analysis
• Capital project planning
• Capital budget development
• Executive and board level presentations and reports

FCA Benefits

• Improve facilities data
• Define facility problems
• Gather defensible data from independent third party for justifying capital expenditures.
• Develop mandated reports and address code issues.
• Streamline facilities management and improve facilities condition
• Allow facilities and maintenance personnel to better plan, manage, and direct work.
• Prioritize short-term planning issues.