New or existing buildings over a period of time will require refurbishment for many reasons. Given the owners requirements of their facility and their anticipated length of tenure, what kind of interior and exterior refurbishments will be required, and how much will they cost and when is determined through facility evaluations and audits, namely:

Condition Audit
- Building Condition Audit
- Building Envelope Assessment
Energy Audit
- Building Mechanical Systems Condition Audit
- Energy Management and Program Development Audit
Function / Space Audit
- User Requirements
- Evaluation of Space Provided