Benefits & Solutions of Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) & Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Services

Authored by: Daniel B. Heukrath, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

At NKB, we help clients solve complex planning, design, and construction challenges through integrated professional services, including architecture, engineering, and interior design. Our design practice thrives on being of service to our clients every day. This encompasses a full range of project scopes, including master planning, feasibility studies, facility assessments, renovations of existing facilities, and new construction. While our projects are diverse, they are linked by a focus on enhancing human relationships with the built environment. NKB's Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) services support preserving your capital assets and ensuring that the built environment effectively supports your objectives and goals.

FCA/CIP Benefits:

An FCA/CIP is an essential planning tool in addition to being a statement of budgetary policy. It informs the community how the client plans to prioritize, schedule, coordinate, and fund capital improvement projects over a pre-determined period. The benefits of creating and periodically updating an FCA/CIP include:

» Prudent use of stakeholders’ dollars,

» Focusing expenditures on the needs expressed by our client’s representatives (departments, agencies, etc.),

» Transparency in the identification of high-priority projects,

» Coordination/cost-sharing between projects,

» Improving eligibility for State and Federal grants, and,

» Budgeting for improvements, major renovations, and replacements annually vs. reacting to only immediate needs.

FCA/CIP Solutions:

NKB has an extensive breadth of knowledge in FCA and CIP services. We offer seasoned professionals who have provided FCA and CIP services, which are one of the most important responsibilities of building policy and decision-making. An FCA/CIP provides time to get the necessary resources in place. It anticipates community needs through a multi-year plan. It lays the groundwork for determining the most economical project financing. While increasing “buy-in” among officials and employees, it helps stakeholders understand its importance to the community. It takes advantage of federal and state grant programs and opportunities in a timelier manner. NKB has performed over 55 MILLION SQUARE FEET of Facilities Condition Assessments throughout the U.S.

Our notable experts and industry partners are the foundation of successful FCAs and CIPs, allowing NKB to build accurate assessments of our clients’ facility assets. We deploy our subject matter experts and high-tech instruments to build accurate data analytics and offer innovative solutions. We offer a highly experienced team of professionals who have extensive relevant experience preserving the energy efficiency and functionality of facilities, including:

» Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) / Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)

» Space Utilization Analysis

» Facility Cost Analysis

» Building Performance Technologies

» Energy Utilization Review

Our FCA/CIP SME and Architecture Practice Leader, Daniel Heukrath, AIA, LEED AP, shares, “I enjoy Facility Condition Assessments and Capital Improvement project services because they allow me to apply my expertise in evaluating existing structures, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategic plans to enhance building performance and longevity. These services blend technical analysis with problem-solving, giving me the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment while helping my clients maximize their investments. Also, these services offer a mix of fieldwork and design thinking, keeping my daily work engaging and dynamic.”

Leveraging our resources and expertise, we bring depth and dimension to your plans. Our team is ready to preserve your capital assets through investigation and facilities assessment, and by documenting conditions, providing a blueprint for strategically planning capital expenditures. Our architects are essential in preserving the public's safety by conducting these detailed appraisals of an agency's facilities, including key building systems and facility accessibility and compliance with relevant codes and regulations. Discover our strategies for preserving your assets and supporting your mission and vision, ensuring an environment that fosters your goals.