Facility Condition Assessment
Our Facility Condition Assessment will provide you with the needed data to be an intentional Facility Steward. Managing a church facility effectively requires a deep understanding of its current condition and future needs. At Smart Church Solutions, we specialize in conducting thorough Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) to help churches grasp the full scope of their facility’s health and prepare for long-term sustainability.
Understanding the health and condition of your facility is critical
Face Reality
Does your facility “suffer” from deferred maintenance and other obsolescence?
First Impressions
What does a first-time guest see?
Benchmarking
Be guided by a specialist for not just setting up the platform, but for industry best practice consulting
Staffing
How many staff are required to properly steward your facility?
Life Cycle Planning
How much money needs to be allocated in a Capital Reserve account to ensure long term sustainability?
Best Practices and Next Steps
Now what? What should we do going forward?
If your church cannot specifically answer all of the above questions, then it is time for a Facility Condition Assessment.
What the assessment includes:
- Fresh Eyes Assessment
- Deferred Maintenance Assessment
- Life Cycle Assessment and Plan
- Operational Cost Benchmarking
- Facility Maintenance Staffing Evaluation
- Recommendations and Next Steps
- Free access to the eSPACE Life Cycle Calculator – Preliminary data entered by our team
General observations to include but not limited to:
- Exterior Components
- Interior Components
- Major System Component Evaluation
- Custodial / Janitorial Effectiveness
- Maintenance Effectiveness
- Life Safety Considerations
Other opportunities include:
- Facility Team Training
- Facility Manager Coaching
- Cleaning Process Training
- Subscription to the eSPACE Work Order & Asset Management Software
- Spatial Utilization Assessment
Facility Condition Assessment Reviews
Why Conduct a Facility Condition Assessment? A Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) by Smart Church Solutions offers a holistic view of your church’s infrastructure, pinpointing areas that need attention, from deferred maintenance to life cycle planning. This assessment is crucial for churches that aim to:
- Face Reality: Identify deferred maintenance issues and other areas of obsolescence that could impact the facility’s functionality and safety.
- First Impressions: Understand what first-time guests see and how the facility’s appearance affects their perception of your church.
- Benchmarking: Gain insights from industry experts on best practices for facility management and how to align your operations with leading standards.
- Staffing: Evaluate whether you have adequate staff to properly maintain and manage your facility.
- Life Cycle Planning: Determine the financial commitment necessary to maintain your facility in the long term, including setting up a Capital Reserve account.
What Does the Assessment Include? Our Facility Condition Assessment is designed to give church leaders a clear and actionable understanding of their facility’s needs:
- Fresh Eyes Assessment: An external perspective that identifies areas you might overlook.
- Deferred Maintenance Assessment: Pinpoints immediate and long-term maintenance needs.
- Life Cycle Assessment and Plan: Projects the lifespan of major systems and structures.
- Operational Cost Benchmarking: Compares your facility’s operational costs against industry standards.
- Facility Maintenance Staffing Evaluation: Assesses if your current staffing is adequate for your facility’s needs.
- Recommendations and Next Steps: Provides clear, actionable steps for addressing identified issues.
- Free Access to eSPACE Life Cycle Calculator: Includes preliminary data entered by our team to help you start planning immediately.
