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Our Core Services

Fentress specializes in facility assessments and space planning, partnering with facility owners and architectural firms to create future-ready spaces that balance function, security, and efficiency.

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Courthouse Planning

We deliver comprehensive courthouse needs assessments that pinpoint space and security shortfalls, produce data-driven justifications for funding, and guide the planning of safe, efficient, and future-ready court facilities—drawing on award-winning processes refined through more than 1,200 projects nationwide.

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Workplace Planning

We help public and private organizations plan and manage hybrid work environments by combining workforce analysis with change management strategies. Our approach transforms offices from static rows of desks into dynamic, future-ready spaces that support collaboration, flexibility, and productivity.

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Workplace Planning

Security Assessments

We provide comprehensive security and risk assessments that examine potential threats, evaluate existing measures, and uncover vulnerabilities across your facilities. Our actionable recommendations strengthen protection, enhance safety, and create a more resilient environment.

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Portfolio Planning

We combine architectural expertise with data-driven analysis to evaluate facility portfolios, forecast future space needs, and create prioritized execution strategies. Our approach ensures you maximize value, align investments with your goals, and optimize performance across your entire portfolio.

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Project Spotlight

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Lubbock Municipal Court Facility
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Lubbock Municipal Court Facility

As a court consultant to Randall Scott Architects, Fentress conducted space programming interviews, developed a Program of Requirements (POR), and assisted in the schematic design solut...

Stafford County School Security Assessments
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Stafford County School Security Assessments

Conducted assessments of 14 Stafford County, VA public schools and the central office campus. Provided recommendations for improving security across the district. The final report inclu...

HHS Organizational Assessment and Support
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HHS Organizational Assessment and Support

Fentress worked with the Office of Inspector General, US Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate its real property capabilities and to develop more effective business proces...

Franklin County Circuit Court
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Franklin County Circuit Court

Fentress provided court consulting services to White & Borgognoni Architects for a new courthouse in Franklin County, IL. We developed an operations analysis and program of requirements...

Fairfax Police Facility Security Standards
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Fairfax Police Facility Security Standards

Worked with the Fairfax County, VA Police Department to review and update their facility security design standards. Conducted facility tours to observe the security successes and challe...

Cape Girardeau County Courthouse
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Cape Girardeau County Courthouse

Fentress assisted with a design-build effort for a new courthouse in Cape Girardeau County, MO. We developed a program of requirements and block diagrams, and performed an evaluation of...

CBP Space Planning and Programming Tools
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CBP Space Planning and Programming Tools

Worked with CBP to develop the Space Analysis Tool - online survey that determines employee work styles; and the Space Planning Optimization Tool - calculator for project size, cost, an...

Lynn Massachusetts District Courthouse
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Lynn Massachusetts District Courthouse

Fentress is providing court consulting services to Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architects for the renovation and modernization of the Lynn District Courthouse in Lynn MA. We are develop...

Augusta County Courthouse
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Augusta County Courthouse

Fentress performed a needs assessment and program of requirements to support the strategy of keeping the existing historic courthouse while examining several options for expansion.

Montgomery County Courthouse
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Montgomery County Courthouse

Developed a program of requirements for the Montgomery County Circuit Courthouse Annex Also, performed a courtroom utilization study to determine the size and use of courtrooms in the a...

Ocean County Justice Complex
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Ocean County Justice Complex

Served as court consultants to perform a needs analysis, space program, and schematic design for a court annex.

Henderson County Courthouse
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Henderson County Courthouse

Performed needs assessment, space program, and schematic drawings for three future court expansion options.

Albemarle County and City Courts
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Albemarle County and City Courts

Served as court consultants to perform a needs analysis and space program for new and renovated court facilities.

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Fentress Has a GSA Contract

Fentress is an approved contractor under the GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS), providing government agencies with a simple, streamlined path to access our facility planning and consulting services. With over 30 years of experience serving federal, state, and local clients, we deliver trusted expertise through a secure and efficient contracting process.

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Whether you’re planning a courthouse, reimagining a workplace, strengthening facility security, or evaluating your entire building portfolio, we’re here to help. Our experts bring clarity, care, and decades of experience to every engagement.

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