FCA Software Customization Without Complexity

Every AEC firm has its unique assessment methodology—your competitive advantage that sets you apart. But legacy assessment software often presents a frustrating choice: conform to rigid systems or sacrifice efficiency.

Some significant limitations you’ll recognize from traditional assessment tools:

1. Rigid data structures that require you to fit your assessment methodology into predefined categories
2. Complex configuration processes that demand specialized technical knowledge or IT support
3. Limited field customization that prevents on-the-fly adjustments during assessments
4. One-size-fits-all reporting that doesn’t reflect your firm’s unique brand and expertise

These limitations can force you to compromise on what makes your assessments special or create inefficient workarounds that slow down your team. Fortunately, software like AkitaBox means that it doesn’t have to be this way.

What if you could maintain your unique assessment methodology while still benefiting from standardized data collection? AkitaBox’s FCA software is designed specifically for this balance, offering customization that doesn’t require a computer science degree.

Every client has different priorities and every building type has different requirements. With AkitaBox, you can:

• Create custom asset field labels tailored to specific building types or client needs
• Configure custom inventory field labels that align with your assessment methodology
• Add unlimited custom fields beyond the defaults to track exactly what matters to your clients

This flexibility allows you to maintain your firm’s unique approach while still delivering consistent, standardized data.

Your assessment process is refined through years of experience. AkitaBox respects that expertise by empowering you to:

• Build custom forms that match your exact assessment workflow
• Hide unnecessary data fields to streamline the collection process
• Organize required data fields into logical groups for your field teams
• Create assessment templates that can be reused across projects

The final deliverable is your firm’s calling card. Unlike traditional assessment software that produces generic reports, AkitaBox increases the value of your deliverable:

• Generate client-ready reports in minutes with custom templates that reflect your brand
• Insert charts and graphs from the analytics engine to visualize findings
• Drag and drop to reorder sections based on client priorities
• Transform static assessments into living FCAs that stay current year after year
• Connect assessment data with day-to-day facility management for continuous updates
• Provide clients with interactive dashboards instead of static PDFs that collect dust

What truly sets AkitaBox apart is our commitment to continuous improvement:

• Dedicated implementation specialists who understand AEC firms’ unique needs
• Responsive support team that keeps your assessments on schedule
• Regular feature updates based directly on customer feedback
• Collaborative approach to customization—we configure the system to your specifications

AEC firms using AkitaBox have discovered that the right balance of customization and standardization leads to better outcomes:

• Faster assessments: By configuring the software to match existing workflows, teams spend less time fighting with technology and more time applying their expertise, with as much as a 75% time savings in collecting, costing, and analyzing data
• Consistent quality: The standardized data structure ensures consistent results across different team members and projects, even when fully customized to your workflow and required fields
• Differentiated deliverables: Custom reporting templates showcase your firm’s unique approach and insights, helping you stand out from competitors. See the case study

The ideal assessment software should be flexible enough to accommodate your methodology while providing enough structure to ensure consistency and efficiency. When evaluating your options, ask yourself:

1. Can the software be configured to match our existing assessment workflow?
2. Does customization require specialized technical knowledge or vendor support?
3. Can we create templates that standardize our approach while maintaining flexibility?
4. Will the final deliverables reflect our firm’s unique brand and expertise?

The best assessment software doesn’t force you to change your methodology—it enhances it. By choosing a solution that offers the right balance of customization and standardization, you can preserve what makes your assessments unique while eliminating inefficiencies.

AkitaBox’s approach to customization without complexity means you can configure the software to match your process, not the other way around. The result? Faster assessments, more consistent quality, and deliverables that showcase your firm’s unique expertise.

Ready to see how AkitaBox FCA software can be tailored to your firm’s unique assessment methodology? Schedule a demo to explore the customization options that could transform your assessment process.