Strata and Building Maintenance Planning
FCEN assists strata and building corporations, owners corporations and building managers with the preparation, implementation and ongoing review of long-term building maintenance plans.
A well-structured maintenance plan provides a practical framework for identifying, prioritising and managing building maintenance requirements rather than relying solely on a reactive response when defects become apparent.
Our maintenance planning approach is based on sound engineering assessment, site observations and practical experience. We work with building representatives to understand the condition of the property, identify existing and emerging maintenance requirements, establish priorities and develop a practical program for addressing these matters over time.
Our maintenance planning services may include:
Initial engineering inspections to establish an overall understanding of the building’s condition and identify significant maintenance requirements.
Identification and documentation of existing defects and maintenance issues.
Assessment and prioritisation of maintenance requirements based on observed condition, likely significance and potential consequences if left unaddressed.
Identification of recurring or emerging issues requiring monitoring, further investigation or planned intervention.
Preparation of staged maintenance plans identifying recommended works, priorities and indicative timeframes.
Assistance with planning and budgeting of future maintenance and remedial works.
Periodic engineering inspections and review of the maintenance plan to assess changes in condition and update priorities as required.
Engineering advice and support during the implementation of maintenance and remedial works.
Preparation or coordination of further investigation, remedial design, engineering details and specifications where required.
Construction-stage inspections to assist with verifying the implementation of recommended remedial and maintenance works.
Our objective is to help strata and building corporations move from a reactive approach to a proactive and informed maintenance strategy, allowing issues to be identified earlier, works to be appropriately prioritised and expenditure to be planned over the longer term.
FCEN can work with your strata or building corporation to establish and maintain a practical, engineering-led maintenance plan tailored to the condition, age, use and requirements of your property.
From Assessment to Remediation and Ongoing Maintenance
Building defects and maintenance requirements are often interconnected. A visible defect may require further investigation before its cause can be established, while an identified maintenance issue may require engineering design and construction oversight before it can be effectively resolved.
FCEN can provide continuity throughout this process, from initial assessment and investigation through to remedial advice, construction-stage inspection and ongoing maintenance review.
Depending on the requirements of the property, our services can include:
Assess → Investigate → Prioritise → Design → Remediate → Monitor → Review
This provides building owners and representatives with a coordinated engineering pathway for addressing existing defects while planning for the longer-term condition and maintenance of the property.
When Should You Consider an Assessment or Maintenance Plan?
FCEN’s services may be appropriate where:
- Cracking, movement, deterioration or other defects have been identified.
- There are concerns regarding the structural condition of a building or particular building elements.
- Recurring defects or maintenance issues require investigation and ongoing monitoring.
A strata or building corporation requires assistance in establishing or reviewing a long-term maintenance strategy. - There are multiple maintenance issues requiring prioritisation and staged implementation.
- A building requires an engineering assessment before remedial works can be planned.
Previous repairs have not resolved recurring defects. - Building representatives require independent engineering advice when planning significant maintenance or remedial expenditure.
- A property would benefit from periodic engineering inspections and review rather than a purely reactive approach to maintenance.
Practical, Engineering-Led Advice
FCEN’s approach is based on practical site observations, engineering assessment and extensive experience with existing buildings and structural conditions.
We aim to provide clear advice that assists building owners and representatives in understanding what has been observed, what further information may be required, what action is appropriate and how works can be prioritised and managed.
Our recommendations are tailored to the circumstances and condition of each property rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Contact FCEN
Whether you require an assessment of a specific building concern or assistance developing a longer-term maintenance strategy, FCEN can provide practical engineering advice tailored to your property.
Contact our team to discuss your building assessment or maintenance requirements.