Facilities Condition Assessment
Facilities Condition Assessment
A wide range of clients request our help with Facilities Condition Assessments (FCA), also known as Capital Asset Assessments, or Physical Conditions Assessments. However termed, it examines the existing conditions of a building(s) and is used to determine the prioritized scope of work needed to maintain current and future operations. Although we tailor studies to client specifications, a typical FCA covers five main areas: 1) Site, 2) Building Envelope, 3) Building Interiors, 4) Mechanical, Plumbing, & Fire Protection, and 5) Electrical.
Many clients use our findings and related cost estimates to develop a short or long term plan for maintaining their building.
Educational Adequacy Assessment
Educational Adequacy Assessment
An Educational Adequacy Assessment is used to evaluate how effectively the given space meets the programmatic needs of the school. Encompassing a variety of educational factors such as teaching methods, enrollment projections, and space needs, H&A is able to develop recommendations that offer solutions to ensure the long-term viability of the school.
Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study
A Feasibility Study is used to determine if the desired scope of work can be accomplished within a given budget. Entirely dependent on the client's needs, some examples of this type of study include evaluating the development potential of a number of sites, determining whether a new building or a renovation is more optimal, and/or the possibility of an adaptive reuse of a building. H&A establishes a preliminary design and provides a data-filled report that proposes various alternatives so our clients can make informed decisions.