Frequently Asked Questions

FOScore FAQs

  • What Does the FOScore® Software Do?

    Making smart decisions for your facilities should be centered on data-driven insights. Our FOScore® FCA and capital planning software helps organizations gather and analyze facility data to make informed choices. With robust functionality and a straightforward design, you can optimize your built environment with assessment, asset inventory, construction cost estimating, project development, & capital planning – all in the palm of your hand.

  • What is a facility condition assessment (FCA)?

    To put it simply, a facility condition assessment is the cornerstone of effective facilities management. It allows facility managers and owners to address deferred maintenance backlog and create strategic capital planning and asset management solutions. A facility condition assessment (FCA) is a physical survey of buildings and infrastructure that gathers deferred maintenance and capital renewal data. Discipline specialists observe current field conditions of your built assets, estimate expected remaining life based on professional experience, and define replacement or renewal timelines with assigned cost estimates by system and component. An FCA can assist the owner in prioritizing maintenance and capital renewal by providing an understanding what assets you own, the condition of each asset, what needs exist, and what is are actionable recommendations.

  • What should my facility condition assessment deliver?

    An FCA should convey information from concept to detail, helping to secure and prioritize the funding needed to achieve and maintain high-performing facilities. FCAs help building owners and managers properly communicate the importance of proactive facilities stewardship.