Existing buildings · Defined
Capital needs assessment (CNA)
An assessment of physical conditions and anticipated repair or replacement needs over a defined planning period.
Why it matters
The intended user and program determine the scope, cost treatment, and reporting period. It is a capital-planning tool, not a promise that only listed items will need work.
In practice
A project example
A housing owner uses a multiyear schedule to plan roof, equipment, and paving replacements.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.