Evidence & guidance

Turning Backlog Maintenance Into a Funded Plan

How current, graded building-condition data turns a backlog maintenance liability into a costed, prioritised case for funding across NHS estates, housing and public-sector portfolios.

The problem with a backlog number

A headline backlog figure, often built from ageing condition reports, tells a board the size of the problem but not what is urgent, what can safely wait, or what happens if it is not funded.

Grade it, locate it, cost it

Current condition data grades every finding on one risk scale, locates it on the asset, and costs it. The backlog stops being a single frightening number and becomes a ranked, costed list you can act on.

Make the funding case defensible

A funder wants to know what the money buys and what the risk is if it is withheld. Dated, evidenced condition data answers both, asset by asset, in a form that holds up to scrutiny.

Keep it current between funding rounds

Re-inspect on a cycle and the case updates against a trend. The next bid is built on this year's evidence, not a report from several years ago.

Got a question about this?

We will discuss the scope and next step with you.

See it on your estate.

The fastest way to understand what building intelligence does for your portfolio is to see it on one of your own buildings. We can discuss a scoped pilot.

Pilot scope and terms

Own a portfolio of 10 or more buildings? We will inspect one of your buildings for free. We will agree the building, inspection scope and site arrangements with you before the visit.