FOS Whitepapers & Thought Leadership

  • Importance of CRV Development Relating to FCAs

    How you calculate CRV (current replacement value) is just as important as the value of assessment action cost items. Read this article to see how and why the FOS approach to an FCA and CRV development is unique and effective.

  • Building a Solid Foundation: Navigating Construction Cost Estimating

    Our cost estimating team has curated a comprehensive construction cost dataset, leveraging decades of manufacturer and supplier pricing, local general contractor costs, and historic data. Read this article to learn about some of the benefits of a comprehensive database and how we can save you time and money.

  • Is Your FCA Ready for The Real World? An ASHRAE Seminar

    Recapping our ASHRAE presentation with The Ohio State University, “Is Your Facility Condition Assessment Ready for the Real World?” which focused on getting an FCA ready for the current economy to ultimately get projects funded through a “collect – decide – act” process.

  • Leveraging Cooperative Purchasing to Start a New JOC Program

    Job order contracting (JOC) is a construction procurement method that saves time and money compared to traditional procurement methods. Did you know you can fast track a new JOC program by leveraging cooperative purchasing?

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    Defining Facility Condition Assessment Level Of Detail

    How do organizations define and communicate FCA level of detail based on the desired outcome? Understanding the appropriate level allows for enough data to support decisions, while avoiding information management overload.

  • FCA Questions Answered

    The myriad of responsibilities that fall to facility managers continues to change. At the core of these duties remains the FCA, so at FOS we wanted to make sure any and all questions surrounding this crucial asset management procedure get answered.

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    A Day In The Life Of A Facilities Project Manager

    In our industry, every day brings a new challenge, a new client requirement, and a new idea for our team. Learn what FOS President, Joe Cassata, said when asked about his typical day.

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    Achieving a state of readiness: Understanding life safety code compliance for CMS review.

    As the world’s #1 leading facility management provider, FOS experts have an in-depth understanding of CMS-enforced codes, specifically Life Safety Codes and their facility implications. Our whitepaper illustrates the importance of understanding these code requirements and having the proper documentation in place to demonstrate compliance.

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    Facility condition assessments: What you need to know.

    Unplanned emergency work costs more and distracts the already limited staff from performing scheduled preventative maintenance, which in turn, increases the likelihood of emergency repairs. This whitepaper answers key questions so you know what to expect from a facility condition assessment (FCA).

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