Verified Facility Health

The mark of
building operational
truth.

Verified Facility Health is the definitive standard for commercial building operational performance. Not what a building was designed to do — what it is actually doing, verified annually.

7
Performance Domains
Pass / Fail
No Tiers
Annual
Re-Verification
Recognized for
Facility Excellence Operational Verification Independent Accreditation Professional Standards Certifiable in Practice

A signal of excellence to everyone who enters.

For Owners & Investors

Validates rigorous Strategic Asset Oversight. Demonstrates active protection of physical capital, elimination of operational waste, and optimal returns.

For Tenants & Employees

Provides visible assurance of environmental quality and functional reliability. An elite operational standard crucial for attracting top-tier talent.

For the Market

Shifts your asset from ‘certified on paper’ to ‘verified in practice.’ Positions your building as a leader in operational excellence.

Commercial skyline representing verified facility performance
About VFH

Certified on paper.
Verified in practice.

VFH stands for Verified Facility Health — an independent framework that goes beyond conventional certification to confirm a facility is genuinely operating at the standard it claims.

VFH combines on-site assessment, rigorous evidence review, and benchmarked performance metrics across seven defined domains to produce an unambiguous verified outcome.

Organizations carrying VFH accreditation have demonstrated real-world performance — not just policy compliance.

7 Independent performance domains assessed on-site
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Assessment Framework

Seven performance
domains.

A building must achieve a minimum threshold in every domain. There is no averaging or offsetting — a single domain failure prevents certification.

01

MEP Performance & Preventative Maintenance

HVAC comfort delivery, electrical distribution reliability, plumbing system integrity, vertical transport; documented PM schedules and electro-mechanical reliability.

02

Building Envelope & Structural Integrity

Roof systems, exterior walls, windows, doors, foundation; weatherproofing efficacy, insulation performance, proactive moisture control.

03

Fire & Life Safety Compliance

Fire suppression, alarms, egress routes, emergency and exit lighting; up-to-date testing logs, emergency protocols, strict code adherence.

04

Energy Management & Environmental Conditions

Utility consumption optimization and interior physical environment; thermal comfort and lighting adequacy.

05

Maintenance Operations & Cleanliness

Daily facility upkeep and work order systems; asset tracking maturity, work order resolution metrics, overall facility cleanliness.

06

Vendor & Contract Management

Third-party service providers and contract auditing; contract compliance, performance measurement, SLA accountability.

07

Capital Planning & Lifecycle Management

Long-term asset forecasting and capital project execution; lifecycle projection accuracy and reserve adequacy.

Verified building performance assessment
VFH Standard
"Verified performance.
Not assumed compliance."
VFH — Verified Facility Health
How It Works

The certification
process.

VFH operates as a standards-setting and accreditation body. We do not perform audits directly — accredited firms deliver the program to building owners.

01
Step 01

Engage an Accredited Firm

Building owner selects a VFH-accredited facility management firm to perform the assessment.

02
Step 02

VFH Pledge Awarded

The building is registered with VFH and receives the Pledge emblem — signaling active pursuit of certification.

03
Step 03

7-Domain Assessment

The accredited firm conducts a comprehensive diagnostic using the standardized VFH methodology.

04
Step 04

Submission to VFH

Findings are submitted to VFH's independent Certification Review Panel for quality review.

05
Step 05

Certification Issued

The Panel issues a pass/fail determination. Certified buildings display the VFH emblem at their principal entrance.

06
Step 06

Annual Re-Verification

Certification is valid for 12 months. Annual re-verification maintains the emblem and ensures ongoing performance.

Become a VFH-accredited facility.

For building owners, the first step is to request a verification briefing and connect with an accredited firm authorized to deliver the VFH assessment process.

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Verified performance assessment in progress
7
Performance Domains
100%
Independent Assessment
Annual
Verification Cycle
Global
Accredited Register
Why Choose VFH

Rigorous.
Unambiguous.
Independent.

Five reasons organizations choose VFH over conventional accreditation.

Truly Independent

VFH assessors are fully independent — no conflict of interest, no self-certification, and no commercially influenced outcome.

Evidence-Based

Every decision is supported by documented evidence and structured assessment — defensible, transparent, and auditable.

Structured Framework

Seven domains provide comprehensive coverage of facility performance — nothing important is missed or duplicated.

Sustained Performance

Annual verification cycles mean accreditation reflects current operational reality — not a snapshot from years ago.

Market Recognition

Recognized by facility owners, operators, tenants, and procurement teams as a credible, independent performance mark.

Facility operations assessment in progress
The Designations

Binary. Rigorous.
Unambiguous.

VFH uses a strict pass/fail standard. No tiers, no bronze/silver/gold. Every building displaying the emblem has met the same rigorous threshold.

Two professionals reviewing a facility assessment report
Designation I

VFH Pledge

The building owner has formally committed to pursuing certification. Valid for up to 18 months while working toward full verification.

Designation II

Verified Facility Health

The building has met the VFH standard across all 7 performance domains. Annual re-verification required.

Professional facility management team
For Facility Management Firms

Become a VFH-
accredited firm.

VFH accredits facility management firms and independent consultants to perform VFH assessments. Accredited firms gain access to a proprietary methodology, a premium brand affiliation, and a recurring revenue stream.

Minimum 5 years operating as a facility management or building performance firm
At least one principal with a recognized professional certification (CFM, FMP, CEM, PE)
Professional liability insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence)
10–14 week structured training program with supervised field work
Written examination and practical assessment submission
Ongoing quality assurance and continuing education requirements
Access to proprietary VFH methodology, scoring rubrics, and reporting templates
Recurring revenue through annual building re-verifications
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Professional facility briefing environment

Ready to get verified?

Request a confidential briefing with the VFH assessment team. No commitment required.

Get In Touch

Request a
verification briefing.

Speak directly with the VFH team to understand how the certification process works and what accreditation would mean for your organization.

Briefings conducted remotely within 5–7 business days of enquiry.
All enquiries are treated as strictly confidential and without obligation.