VFA.facility® Features & Benefits |
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Centralize
Information about Facility Assets
A powerful knowledge base supports the collection and management of a wide range of asset
information, such as location, structure, type, uses, conditions, requirements and their
associated costs, and related projects and plans.
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Ensure
Accuracy with Built-in Industry Standards
VFA.facility integrates cost data from RSMeans and lifecycle data from BOMA to ensure
reliable cost projections for deferred maintenance and systems renewal.
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Streamline
the Budgeting Process
A library of system model templates enables rapid and accurate estimation of the cost of
capital asset renewal and replacement. Easily adjust industry-standard cost and lifecycle
data in the models for highly precise renewal and replacement calculations.
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Optimize
Lifecycle Planning
Modeling tools allow estimation of system renewal costs and timelines based on a combination
of both observed condition and asset age.
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Project the Impact of Different Levels of Spending
Cost forecasting and scenario analysis tools allow organizations to project long-term costs and graphically explore the impact of different funding levels on facility condition and the cost of capital over time.
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Develop Efficient Projects
Group requirements across facilities and sites to identify opportunities to bundle projects cost effectively, and reduce cost, time, redundancy and impact on ongoing activities. Prioritize projects across the portfolio, and combine projects into multi-year capital plans.
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Benchmark Your Progress
Configure industry-standard benchmarks, such as the Facility Condition Index (FCI), to
compare assets across a portfolio or against industry standards, and define other critical
metrics, such as system condition indices and benchmarks for mission adequacy.
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Create Customized Reports
Powerful reporting and query tools provides rapid access to the data needed to
support capital planning decisions. Group favorite views and reports for one-click navigation.
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Easily Access through a Standard Web Browser
Using VFA.facility
requires only a browser and internet connection. Get up and running quickly and focus
on your business, not on technology. Individuals from across the organization and around
the world can easily and securely access facility data from any location. |
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