What percent of a company's capital assets does the average facilities department manage?

• A. 10%
• B. 25%
• C. 40%
• D. 60%

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is estimating how much of a company's long-term, physical assets fall under the facilities management function. Capital assets include things like buildings, major equipment, and other long-lived infrastructure. The facilities department typically handles the built environment they operate in—maintenance, space planning, safety, and day-to-day operations—while broader ownership and strategic decisions about capital assets often sit with corporate real estate, finance, or dedicated asset management teams. Because of that division of responsibilities, FM tends to oversee a substantial portion of assets, but not the majority; the commonly cited average is about 25% of a company’s capital assets. This reflects FM’s focus on the physical plant and related lifecycle costs, with the remaining assets managed elsewhere. Keep in mind the exact share varies by organization and industry.