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Whitestone Research ServicesWhitestone offers a variety of services to address your facility operations and cost management needs.

Experienced Whitestone analysts integrate facilities data with current market information, producing concise reports, forecasts and recommendations.

The Whitestone Maintenance and Repair Cost Reference, the Whitestone Operations Cost Reference, and the MARS Facility Cost Forecasting System reflect the depth of expertise that Whitestone has developed over the years.

Areas of specialization:

  • Life Cycle Cost Studies
  • Facility Condition Assessments
  • Total Facility Cost Modeling
  • Regulatory & Legal Compliance
  • Economic Impact Studies & Demand Modeling
  • Work Force Productivity & Efficiency Measurement
  • Benchmarking
  • Special Studies
  • Executive Order 13327 Compliance
  • Life Cycle Cost Studies:

    As a pioneer and leader in the field of parametric cost modeling, Whitestone produces customized facility cost models rapidly and with greater accuracy.

    Facility Condition Assessments:

    Whitestone takes a unique approach to facility condition assessments. We focus on applied economics and operations research. By partnering with leading engineering firms, we combine engineering expertise and forecasting insight. This specialization leads to shorter condition assessment projects and more accurate results.

    Total Facility Cost Modeling:

    Whitestone assists its clients in modeling maintenance & repair, operations, and recapitalization costs. Our cost models include estimates for maintenance tasks, utilities, custodial services, security, and restoration & modernization.

    Regulatory & Legal Compliance:

    Whitestone advises its clients on achieving compliance with a variety of legislative, regulatory and legal issues. Current issues include Executive Order 13327, DOE Order 430.1B, FASAB Standard 6 and Williams Case Settlement (CA) compliance.

    Economic Impact Studies & Demand Modeling:

    Whitestone's professional economists and statisticians offer a unique perspective on the market forces affecting facility operating costs, both for facility managers and suppliers to the facilities industry.

    Work Force Productivity & Efficiency Measurement:

    Whitestone interprets trades, maintenance tasks and labor rates to analyze outsourcing decisions and benchmark staff productivity.

    Benchmarking:

    Using its extensive database of building models, Whitestone benchmarks facility costs against similar facilities in its industry and geographic region.

    Special Studies:

    Whitestone applies its knowledge and market data to a variety of special situations, such as mergers & acquisitions, relocation studies, “green” building trade-offs and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation. Please contact us to discuss your special needs.



     

     
     
     
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