When it comes to transitioning capital projects from design and construction to facilities operations, a number of challenges can contribute to a shaky handoff.
Identifying the correct backlog of need and allocating capital is critical to the long-term success of a campus. However, between deferred maintenance, dwindling state investment, and limited resources, it’s also easier said than done.
Best known for delivering health and wellness benefits to a building’s occupants, The WELL Building Standard presents a powerful opportunity for facilities leaders. By targeting outcomes that reach beyond operational efficiency, WELL elevates the...
Most university masterplans have one thing in common: They’re primarily a tool for facilities and operations.
Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch once famously said, “If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside (of your organization), the end is near.”
According to Don Coffelt, Associate VP for Facilities Management & Campus Services at Carnegie Mellon University, “it’s high time for facilities leaders to play a role in shaping their university’s strategic vision. It isn’t just getting a seat at...
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Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch once famously said, “If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of...
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According to Don Coffelt, Associate VP for Facilities Management & Campus Services at Carnegie Mellon University, “it’s...
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In his former role at Rowan University, Donald Moore led the university through the largest and most sustained growth...
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Oxford University’s Paul Goffin doesn’t want to hear your gripes about aging infrastructure: As Director of Estates at...
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Nina Petty has a motto: “I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know.” Actually, the Vice Chancellor for Real...
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Although students engage with the bricks and mortar of a university's campus more than anyone, there's more likely to...
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How does one effectively lead 300+ facilities staff at an Ivy League institution while also fostering an agile, nimble...
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"How sustainable is it to continue to build at the pace that the top universities have for many years?"
This is just...
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The Higher Ed Facilities Forum is launchinga Leadership Series to bring you unique insights into the personal stories...
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