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Facility Condition Assessments

Comprehensive Building and Facility Condition Assessments

Since 2014, Roth IAMS has completed over 17,500 Building and Facility Condition Assessments (BCAs, FCAs) for public and private clients across North America. Our full-time, multidisciplinary team provides tailored, defensible data to support prioritized multiyear capital renewal plans. We customize our scope of work and data collection to align with each client’s specific business and project needs.

The foundation for capital planning

The Importance of Facility Condition Assessments

Building and Facility Condition Assessments (BCAs, FCAs) are essential for understanding the true state of your buildings and infrastructure. As your assets age, FCAs provide critical insights into facility performance, helping you identify risks, forecast needs, and align renewal strategies with organizational goals.

A well-executed FCA goes beyond surface-level reporting—it supports transparency, accountability, and confident decision-making across your capital and maintenance programs.

At the Core of Our Business

Building and Facility Condition Assessments

Consistent and defensible data is the foundation of a prioritized multi-year capital renewal plan. Whether you are doing your first Building or Facility Condition Assessment (BCA, FCA) or are doing your third or fourth round of updates, you must have data you can trust and defend.

As veterans in the BCAs/FCAs world, we continue to focus on collaborating with each of our clients to tailor the scope of work to deliver the data they need. By maintaining our adherence to the ASTM standard, but layering on client-specific needs and inputs, our clients tell us that the data that we provide is easier to leverage and provides greater value.

 

Why Choose Roth IAMS

The Benefits of BCA and FCA Work

We believe the true value of a Facility Condition Assessment lies in the clarity and direction it provides. Our BCA and FCA services deliver actionable insights tailored to your organization—empowering sound, strategic decisions.

  • Customized Approach: We collaborate with clients to develop a scope of work that meets their unique needs while adhering to ASTM standards.
  • Defensible Data: Our detailed assessments deliver data that is easy to leverage, providing greater value to your organization.
  • Collaborative Process: From pre-assessment questionnaires to draft report reviews, our focus on collaboration ensures you get the most out of your BCA or FCA.

First-Time and Repeat Assessments

Whether you need an initial assessment or an update, our experienced team ensures data consistency and reliability.

End-to-End Support

Our approach includes pre-assessment planning, on-site collaboration, and detailed reporting.

Thought Leadership

Industry insights and perspectives on FCAs

Roth IAMS is considered a thought leader in integrated asset management, providing innovative insights and best practices to help organizations maximize the value of their infrastructure investments.

Here you can find publications and articles backed by years of expertise in FCA work.

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 1 – Reports, Reports, Reports

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 2 – It’s All About the Data Baby!

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 3 – The Emergence of the Professional Assessor

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 4 – Taking a Longer-Term View

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 5 – What’s Your Story Morning Glory

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 6 – What Comes Next? 

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 7 – What About Software? – The First Half

Evolution of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) – Part 8 – What About Software? – The Second Half

The Difference Between a Facility Condition Assessment and Equipment Inventory Datasets

You Like Me, You Really Like Me! Have FCAs Finally Made It?!?

BCA and FCA Project Stories

At Roth IAMS, we take great pleasure in sharing our stories

See how our expertise in FCA and BCA helps clients overcome complex facility challenges and make informed asset management decisions.

University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Higher Education

USM Coastal

Higher Education

School District of Palm Beach County

K-12 Education

All 24 Ontario Colleges – Facility Condition Assessments

Higher Education

21 Ontario Universities – Facility Condition Assessments

Higher Education

Ontario Universities FCAs

10th Anniversary Project Series

City of Cornwall BCAs

City of Cornwall BCAs (97 facilities) and AMP Update

Municipal/Local Government

Building Condition Assessment (BCA) for Canoe

Project Spotlights

Frequently asked questions

Addressing common questions
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What’s the difference between a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) and an Equipment Inventory & Tagging dataset?

A Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) delivers an element-level inventory—grouping similar assets for long-range capital planning—whereas an Equipment Inventory & Tagging (EI&T) dataset documents each piece of mechanical or electrical equipment individually for CMMS integration.

For a deep dive, see our blog on The Difference Between FCA and Equipment Inventory Datasets for insights and comparison.

How can FCA data support maintenance prioritization?

FCA data isn’t just for capital forecasting—when paired with ongoing work orders, it becomes a powerful filter for maintenance planning. Assets flagged in poor condition can be prioritized for proactive repair.

Learn how FCA insight can guide maintenance strategy in our blog on Letting Capital Data Drive Maintenance Priorities.

How is FCA data integrated with asset management software?

Roth IAMS delivers Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) data in formats tailored for integration with Asset Management Systems (AMS), Capital Planning Tools, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). We structure the data to align with your platform—whether it’s Uniformat-based or asset-specific—to ensure smooth import and long-term usability. For clients without an existing solution, SLAM Asset Management Software offers a purpose-built platform to manage FCA data, support capital planning, and streamline work order tracking.

Our Services

We span the full spectrum of truly integrated asset management

Roth IAMS guides you through the Asset Management process to determine the best solutions to fit your budget and to meet your timelines.

Facility Condition Assessments

Since 2014, Roth IAMS has completed over 17,500 Building and Facility Condition Assessments (BCAs, FCAs) for public and private clients across North America. Our full-time, multidisciplinary team provides tailored, defensible data to support prioritized multiyear capital renewal plans. We customize our scope of work and data collection to align with each client’s specific business and project needs.

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Facility Management Consulting

We work with organizations to strengthen their Facilities Management programs through strategic guidance, proven methodologies, and customized solutions tailored to their portfolios. From Preventative Maintenance (PM) planning and equipment inventory to software selection, construction handover support, and lifecycle cost analysis, our services support every stage of the facilities lifecycle—helping clients improve building performance, extend asset life, and align daily operations with long-term asset management goals.

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Building Performance

Understanding how your facilities use energy is essential to controlling costs, meeting sustainability targets, and making informed decisions about building operations. Our energy audits and green building strategies provide valuable insights into usage patterns and highlight practical opportunities to improve building efficiency, reduce waste, and support your organization’s environmental goals.

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Asset Data Management

At Roth IAMS, we specialize in helping organizations enhance their Asset Management and Capital Planning efforts by building a reliable foundation of accurate and actionable asset data. Using innovative tools and proven strategies, we’ve partnered with hundreds of clients to collect, organize, and validate their data—enabling smarter decisions, effective maintenance planning, and alignment with long-term strategic goals.

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Accessibility Consulting

Helping building owners create an inclusive environment for staff and patrons, our Accessibility Consulting services focus on identifying barriers within built environments.

Using a prescriptive approach, we measure non-compliances and systematically assign improvement recommendations, resulting in a consistent and actionable dataset.

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Structural Engineering

Well-designed and properly constructed structures ensure the safety, stability, and longevity of buildings, bridges, retaining walls, and sidewalks of our built environment. However, structural integrity can become compromised over time—due to damage, age, or poor maintenance—requiring a structural assessment to re-ensure occupant safety and extend the life of the asset. These issues often reveal themselves through visible signs such as cracks, corrosion, settlement, or water infiltration.

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