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Understand Your Buildings Before You Invest

As a public owner, you’re trusted to invest taxpayer dollars wisely in projects that serve your community and keep them safe.

Facility decisions carry long-term financial and operational implications. Aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and evolving performance expectations make it difficult to know where to invest, what to prioritize, and how to plan responsibly.

The essential first step in any infrastructure-focused renovation project is to conduct a facility study and energy assessment.

 

This first stage yields a “state of buildings” report that evaluates how facilities are currently operating, identifies potential issues, and provides a blueprint for future improvements. The study creates a practical foundation for capital planning, budgeting, and future improvements.
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Infrastructure-Focused Facility Experts

Facility studies are led by experienced engineers who specialize in building systems, infrastructure performance, and lifecycle planning.

We evaluate how your buildings function today and what it will take to keep them safe, reliable, and cost-effective into the future. Our role is to help you understand risk, prioritize investments, and plan with confidence.

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Our Approach to Facility Studies

We follow a structured, transparent process designed to provide owners a clear understanding of current facility conditions, without unnecessary complexity.

  • Discovery & Data Collection
  • On-Site Assessments
  • Analysis & Prioritization
  • Clear Reporting & Planning Guidance

Discovery & Data Collection

We begin by working with your facilities and leadership teams to understand building history, known issues, operational challenges, and capital planning goals. This phase includes document review, data gathering, and alignment on priorities.

On-Site Assessments

Our technical experts conduct comprehensive on-site evaluations of building systems and infrastructure. We assess condition, performance, remaining useful life, and risk, focusing on systems most critical to safety, reliability, and operations.

Analysis & Prioritization

Findings are analyzed to identify deficiencies, risks, and opportunities. We prioritize recommendations based on urgency, lifecycle impact, and operational importance, helping owners distinguish between immediate needs and long-term planning items.

Clear Reporting & Planning Guidance

Results are compiled into a facilities study report that translates technical findings into clear, actionable insights. The report supports capital planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication with practical information.

Data That Supports Capital Planning

Our findings are compiled into a comprehensive Facilities Study Report that translates technical assessments into actionable insights.

Without obligation for additional services, the report provides:

  • Documented conditions of building systems and assets.
  • Identification of critical risks and deficiencies.
  • Prioritized capital improvement recommendations.
  • Short-, mid-, and long-term planning guidance.
A well-executed facilities study helps organizations:

  • Reduce unplanned failures and emergency repairs.
  • Prioritize limited capital dollars effectively.
  • Support funding and budget requests with objective data.
  • Align capital planning with long-term organizational goals.

Facilities studies replace uncertainty with clarity. Leaders are empowered to move forward with confidence that they will improve reliability, safety, and operational performance.

“We feel that Performance Services just had a better approach to the facility study process which sets them apart. Additionally, we did not have to invest any initial dollars into the study. We were impressed with the input Performance Services gave us from the planning phase all the way throughout the project because we did not experience that with other companies. Performance Services made us part of the solution. We have done numerous projects with Performance Services that really turned out well, and we did not have surprise change order costs. When they talk about guaranteed pricing, they stick to that and we really appreciate that.”

Rick Fechter, Former Manager of Facilities & Operations | School District of Menomonee Falls 

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Every Project Begins with an Assessment

From building control system upgrades and HVAC renovations to full-scale facility improvements, our recent project work reinforces a simple truth: The best outcomes start with a clear, honest assessment of existing conditions.

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