PFI for MCSTs, Managing Agents & Facility Managers
SGFacadeScan helps MCSTs, managing agents and facility managers coordinate BCA Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI) in a clearer and more organised way. For strata-titled and managed properties, PFI is not only a technical inspection exercise; it is also a coordination, communication and budgeting task.
We support the practical steps required after a BCA PFI notice is received, including notice review, available document checking, inspection planning, drone-assisted visual inspection coordination, close-range inspection coordination, defect documentation and report submission support.
Our role is to make the PFI process easier for councils, managing agents and facility managers by producing clearer records, reducing confusion and helping stakeholders understand what needs to happen next.
The PFI Challenge for MCSTs and Managing Agents
After a BCA PFI notice is received, the management corporation or property team usually needs to make decisions quickly. The process may involve council approval, owner communication, resident notices, access planning, budget preparation and coordination with the appointed Competent Person and inspection vendors.
- Understanding the BCA PFI notice and required next steps.
- Obtaining building drawings, past repair records and previous facade defect information.
- Explaining the inspection process clearly to council members, owners, residents or tenants.
- Planning inspection access without causing unnecessary disruption to residents and operations.
- Coordinating drone-assisted visual inspection and selected close-range inspection locations.
- Preparing defect documentation that is clear enough for meetings, owner updates and repair budgeting.
- Following up on professional recommendations after the inspection report is prepared.
How SGFacadeScan Supports Your PFI Workflow
Stage
What MCST / Managing Agent Usually Needs
SGFacadeScan Support
Practical Benefits for Council Meetings and Owner Communication
A well-organised PFI workflow helps the management corporation and managing agent communicate better with owners and residents. Instead of fragmented photos, unclear locations or technical descriptions that are difficult to explain, SGFacadeScan structures inspection information into records that are easier to discuss and act on.
- Council-ready summaries that explain the inspection status and next steps.
- Photo-based defect records for clearer owner communication.
- Organised information that supports repair budgeting and scope planning.
- Better coordination between the CP, FI, drone team, rope access team and managing agent.
- Clearer distinction between inspection findings, recommended remedial actions and repair contractor scope.
Documents and Information to Prepare
Before inspection planning begins, the MCST or managing agent should prepare the available building records. Not every document may be available, but early preparation helps reduce delay and avoid repeated follow-up requests.
Information / Document
Why It Matters
Confirms the notice details, required action and reference information.
Helps the inspection team understand facade layout, access constraints and elevation coverage.
Identifies known defect locations, previous rectification works and recurring issues.
Helps prioritise review areas and close-range inspection planning.
Clarifies who can approve access, notices, resident communication and inspection schedules.
Indicative Coordination Timeline
Stage
Typical Coordination Action
SGFacadeScan Support
Collect drawings, records and known defect information.
Carry out visual inspection and selected close-range inspection coordination.
Review recommendations and plan repairs where required.
Why MCSTs Choose SGFacadeScan
- PFI support led by Singapore facade inspection experience and Registered Architect-led professional review.
- One coordinated workflow from notice review to inspection planning and report support.
- Drone-assisted visual inspection to capture systematic facade records where suitable.
- Close-range inspection coordination using safe access methods where required.
- Clear defect schedules that support council updates, owner communication and repair budgeting.
- Inspection-led recommendations without positioning SGFacadeScan as a remedial works contractor.