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The current state of public facilities in Grenada

The Facility Condition Index (FCI) — an industry-standard metric used to assess the condition of buildings — paints a troubling picture. Many government buildings in Grenada have an FCI between 50% to 100%, indicating extensive deterioration. In some cases, full replacement may be more cost effective than repair as new buildings typically have an FCI closer to 0%. Additionally, many government buildings are commissioned without proper maintenance manuals, as-built plans, or preventative maintenance schedules.

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The cost of inaction

It is just as important to allocate budgets for preventative maintenance as it is for reactive maintenance. While millions are often spent on constructing new buildings, ongoing upkeep is frequently overlooked. Without planned investment in maintenance, these facilities begin to fail much earlier than they should, wasting public funds, disrupting service delivery, and putting lives at risk. The government’s increasing reliance on renting temporary spaces is another indicator of the long-term cost of deferred maintenance. What begins as a budget-saving tactic becomes a major financial burden over time.

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FCL: A legacy of quiet commitment

Formerly known as Financial Complex Limited, Facilities Consulting Limited (FCL) has been quietly but diligently playing a pivotal role in government building maintenance for decades. Created after the devastating fire of the 1990s that destroyed the Financial Complex, FCL emerged through a Build, Operate, Lease, Transfer (BOLT) initiative. Once the debt was repaid, the company evolved into a maintenance provider, albeit without adequate resources.

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A new era for FCL and Grenada

Today, FCL stands as a rebranded and reinvigorated institution. With a clear vision and strategic framework, FCL is now leading Grenada’s transition from reactive to preventative maintenance. This evolution involves advanced technology, such as Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), which allows FCL to track over 5,000 individual assets — from faucets to AC units. This provides data that will reduce costs, minimize downtime, extend asset life, provide healthy environments and improve the work atmosphere.

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