How It Works

A Clear Process for Finding Hidden Building System Issues

LeanFM starts with the building system data you already have, analyzes it for hidden problems, and turns the results into prioritized findings your team can review and act on.

  • No new hardware required
  • Uses existing building system data
  • Clear findings and next steps

Existing data to action

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Existing exports

Trend data, schedules, sensor readings

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Hidden issue review

Patterns across time and equipment

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Prioritized findings

What your team should review first

Low-disruption start

No new hardware
No BAS replacement
Clear review call

Why your BAS may not be telling you the whole story.

BAS alarms are usually built around thresholds and obvious failures. LeanFM looks across trend behavior to find patterns that point to hidden HVAC faults, energy waste, comfort risk, and equipment wear.

Threshold alarms miss gradual waste

Patterns appear across time and equipment

Noise makes priorities hard to rank

Clear corrective guidance helps teams act

From Existing Data to Clear Action

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Request a Sample Analysis

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Identify useful data

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Share existing BAS data

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Analyze hidden operating patterns

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Review prioritized findings

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Decide what to fix first

1. Request a Sample Analysis

Start by telling us about your building, facility type, and available BAS trend data. You do not need to know every technical detail before reaching out.

Useful details

Building type

Approximate square footage

BAS / controls system if known

Whether trend data is available

2. Identify the Useful Data

LeanFM helps determine which available exports are useful for analysis. This may include trend data, runtime data, temperatures, setpoints, schedules, sensor readings, and equipment-level data.

If you are not sure what you have, we can help you figure it out.

Useful data

Trend data

Runtime data

Setpoints

Schedules

3. Share Existing BAS Data

A Sample Analysis starts with existing data from your building system. The goal is to use what is already available before adding complexity.

No new hardware is required for the initial analysis.

Low-friction start

Existing exports

No new hardware

No BAS replacement

No site visit required to begin

4. Analyze Hidden Operating Patterns

LeanFM analyzes system behavior over time to identify patterns that traditional alarms often miss.

Examples

Unnecessary runtime

Simultaneous heating and cooling

Schedule and control issues

Sensor drift

Comfort-impacting faults

Unnecessary system strain

5. Review Findings With Our Team

You receive a prioritized issue summary with plain-English explanations, supporting evidence, estimated operational impact where available, and recommended next steps.

The goal is to help your team understand what matters first.

Review package

Prioritized issue summary

Supporting evidence

Estimated impact where available

Recommended next steps

6. Decide What to Fix First

LeanFM does not replace your facilities team, BAS, or controls vendor. It helps clarify which issues deserve attention so your team and partners can act with better information.

Next steps

Confirm priorities

Coordinate with internal teams

Share findings with vendors

Decide what to address first

Who Does What?

The process is designed to keep work clear between your team and LeanFM.

Your team

Provides available data and building context.

LeanFM

Analyzes patterns and prepares findings.

Together

Review issues, prioritize action, and determine next steps.

What You Receive From a Sample Analysis

Prioritized issue summary

Plain-English explanations

Supporting data evidence

Estimated impact where available

Recommended next steps

Walkthrough call

Designed to Be Practical for Busy Facilities Teams

Starts with existing data

No hardware installation required for the initial review

Does not require replacing your BAS

Helps separate signal from noise

Gives leadership and facilities a shared view of priorities

Your Building Data Is Handled Carefully

LeanFM works with building system data used for operational analysis.

Data is used to perform the requested analysis

Access is limited to the LeanFM team supporting the work

Findings are reviewed with your team

Data handling can be discussed before any transfer

Questions Teams Ask Before Starting

No. A Sample Analysis starts with existing building system data.
LeanFM can help identify useful data exports and coordinate next steps.
No. LeanFM works alongside existing systems and vendors by identifying issues worth investigating.
Your facilities team can be involved at the level that makes sense. LeanFM provides plain-English findings and supporting evidence.
No. LeanFM identifies hidden issues and estimated impact where available. Actual outcomes depend on the building and corrective actions taken.

Use Existing Data to Find the Next Priority

Request a Sample Analysis and LeanFM will help identify hidden issues affecting energy, comfort, and system performance.

Request a Sample Analysis