Facility assessments are vital, but they can also be time-consuming, inconsistent, and full of paper trails. That’s why Schemmer developed FACILITATE, our proprietary, cloud-based software that transforms how building assessments are performed and delivered.

So how does it actually work?

Real-Time Data Collection in the Field

FACILITATE allows our team to conduct assessments directly on-site using tablets or smartphones. No clipboards, no double-entry, and no delays. As we walk the building, we input data in real time while logging deficiencies, taking photos, and making notes on the spot.

“The ability to input on the spot is great,” says Shane Larsen, Architect at Schemmer. “In addition, we can voice-to-text the data entry as well. As we walk buildings, FACILITATE will organize the items for us so we can focus on what is in front of us. In addition, since we have been using FACILITATE for 15 years, at any time we can reference a past project to cross-reference a deficiency and/or remedy, which helps us be more thorough.”

This means fewer errors, less guesswork, and no waiting weeks for documentation to catch up to the site visit.

A Clear Picture: Organized and Actionable

Once the data is collected, FACILITATE generates a comprehensive report that outlines:

• Deficiencies and code compliance issues
• Life safety concerns
• Recommended corrective actions
• Prioritization by urgency
• Estimated costs for each recommendation

“Prior to FACILITATE, we found ourselves spending hours upon hours formatting reports and pictures,” Larsen explains. “Now that FACILITATE does all that for us, we can deliver reports more efficiently and not waste time on tasks our clients don’t benefit from.”

Whether you’re maintaining a facility, planning renovations, or budgeting for long-term improvements, you get the full picture clearly organized, easy to understand, and ready to act on.

Customized to Your Goals

FACILITATE is not a one-size-fits-all tool. It adapts to each facility’s specific needs, whether it’s a school, a senior living campus, a government building, or an office complex. You can even track your entire building portfolio over time, identifying trends and making proactive decisions.

“FACILITATE can be accessed by clients as well, and we can use tools to communicate FACILITATE directly to other facility maintenance software systems,” Larsen says. “FACILITATE is so powerful that our data enables us to provide GPS reporting for deficiencies if a client has several buildings or properties which can communicate to vendors.”

Enhanced by Technology

When paired with our 3D scanning, drone imaging, and BIM tools, FACILITATE becomes even more powerful by providing detailed visual data alongside condition assessments for a deeper level of insight.

“Every year FACILITATE evolves to meet and exceed our clients’ needs,” adds Larsen. “FACILITATE can create capital expenditure forecasting which can be portable and assists clients in realizing the value of investing in their properties while showing the cost of status quo.”

Why It Matters

At the end of the day, Schemmer’s FACILITATE software helps you see what matters, plan what’s next, and act with confidence. It’s one of many ways we’re helping clients make smarter decisions about their buildings, because well-maintained spaces support stronger communities.

Want to learn more or see FACILITATE in action? Contact us today!

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