If you run a Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) firm, you've probably noticed a shift in client expectations. More and more owners are asking about Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs)—not just performance monitoring.
This isn't an isolated trend. Service providers across the industry are being asked to expand beyond MBCx into long-term planning support. The good news? It's a challenge that comes with a big opportunity.
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This blog outlines how Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) firms can meet rising client expectations for Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs). It covers:
Owners and operators want more than energy efficiency metrics. They're under pressure to answer questions like:
An FCA provides those answers by assessing building systems, infrastructure, and assets. It gives owners the data they need for capital planning, budgeting, and compliance.
In other words, MBCx shows how facilities perform day to day. FCA reveals how facilities will hold up in the long run.
If your business is primarily MBCx, adding FCA services may feel overwhelming. A few common challenges come up:
The risk? If you can't provide FCA, clients may look elsewhere for a provider who can.
On the flip side, firms that adapt gain a competitive advantage. Adding FCA capabilities allows you to:
It's not about replacing MBCx—it's about complementing it. FCA adds another layer of insight that your clients already want.
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Manual condition assessments just don't cut it anymore. Software-enabled FCA tools make the process faster, more consistent, and easier to scale.
This isn't just about efficiency—it's about credibility. Clients expect professional, data-backed reporting. Software helps you deliver that.
That's where Intellis comes in. Our Foundation Condition Assessment and Capital Planning System was built to make FCA services accessible and scalable for firms like yours.
We designed the platform to help service providers bridge the gap between performance monitoring and long-term facility planning.
Expanding into FCA doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's a simple way to start:
Pilot a project: Choose one client site to run an FCA using software.
Train your team: Use standardized templates and workflows.
Leverage results: Show clients how FCA data connects to MBCx insights.
Even a small step in this direction shows clients you're listening to their needs—and ready to meet them.
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The demand is clear: clients want FCAs in addition to MBCx. Firms that adapt will be better positioned to retain business, grow revenue, and become trusted partners in both building performance and capital planning.
Schedule a Demo to see how our Foundation System can help your firm meet growing client demand.
Intellis Labs develops innovative software to help organizations manage, assess, and plan for their facilities. Our Foundation System streamlines facility condition assessments and capital planning, enabling data-driven decisions that optimize budgets, extend the life of assets, and support long-term strategy across education, healthcare, government, and other industries.