Why should we choose FOS for facility management services?

Because we’ve been in your shoes. We started FOS because we saw facility managers struggling to balance aging infrastructure with shrinking budgets. We don’t just give you a report and walk away; we provide a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers and data experts who stay by your side. Our goal isn't just to satisfy you — it's to make you a hero within your organization by giving you the tools to make confident, data-informed decisions.

How does FOS help organizations move away from emergency mode maintenance?

It’s all about the shift from reactive to proactive. By conducting deep-dive Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) and tagging your assets, we help you see exactly what’s coming down the pike. We identify the critical issues before they become catastrophic failures. This foresight allows you to plan your capital spend years in advance, keeping your buildings running smoothly and your stress levels low.

Can FOS help if my organization already has facility management software in place?

Absolutely. We’re not here to replace what’s working for you; we’re here to make it better. Whether you use our FOScore® platform or an existing CMMS, our value lies in the quality of the data we provide. We can help you clean up your current inventory, perform fresh assessments and integrate that high-quality data into your existing systems so you’re always working with the most accurate information possible.

What makes FOS' approach to facility condition assessments different from a standard inspection?

We look at the "why," not just the "what." A standard inspection might tell you a boiler is old; an FOS assessment tells you its remaining useful life, the cost to replace it in today’s market and how it fits into your overall 10-year capital plan. We combine boots-on-the-ground expertise with a cost database to ensure every recommendation is grounded in real-world pricing and strategic priority.

Can FOS handle specialized environments?

We certainly can. From high-stakes healthcare environments and complex research labs to sprawling K-12 campuses and municipal fire stations, we’ve seen it all. Our team is built of specialists who understand the unique regulatory and operational requirements of different sectors. We tailor our assessments and management strategies to fit the specific needs and personality of your facilities.

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Work that delivers at any scale.

Organizations of every size trust FOS to understand their needs. See how schools, universities, health systems, and state and local governments across North America have benefited from proactive, data-informed facilities management services.

Work that delivers at any scale.

Town of Amherst

The 200+ year old Town of Amherst partnered with FOS to complete a town-wide facility assessment.

The Ohio State University

When The Ohio State University needed a clearer picture of its vast, diverse Columbus campus — nearly 17 million square feet spanning century-old structures and world-class research facilities — they turned to FOS for a comprehensive facility condition assessment that would finally give them data they could build on.

Baltimore County Public Schools

Facing rapid growth and decline, dynamic demographic shifts, crowded, aging buildings, widespread inequities, and a lack of public consensus on what priorities to act on first, the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) enlisted FOS to deliver a Multiyear Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS).

Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis

In September 2020, FOS began work with the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis (the Bank) on a facility infrastructure condition assessment across 500,000 sf. Following an initial kick-off meeting between client representatives and our team, the FOS field team began work to identify and document current facility conditions and deficiencies. The Bank was in ...

University of Cincinnati Health

Facility Condition Assessment & Master Plan FOS developed a facility condition assessment (FCA) for University of Cincinnati Health. Their need for greater oversight, maintenance cost improvements, superior reporting capability and an overall better experience for owners and facility managers resulted in our recommendations following the FCA that led to a master plan provided by FOS ...