Campus Leaders Reflect on the State of Facilities
In celebration of the 10th edition of the State of Facilities in Higher Education report, we interviewed three university facilities
Blog: Higher Education
Examining ASCE’s Report Card for U.S. Infrastructure
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) grades U.S. infrastructure. At the midpoint between the last report card and the next one, we look at what the ASCE found, what’s changed and what can still be done.
Understanding Facility Condition Index
One of the most powerful and most reliable performance measurement tools is the Facility Condition Index (FCI). This post explains what an FCI is and how organizations across a spectrum of industries use an FCI to quantify the state of their assets.
Gordian’s Assessment Options: Facility Condition Assessment+
For organizations that need to assess the condition of all their complex systems and components, Gordian offers the Engineering Assessment. Read this blog post to find out what that entails.
Campus Insights From the Facilities Stewardship Series
Our “Facilities Stewardship Series” covered pressing issues facing campus leaders, including capital strategy, space optimization, debt, deferred capital renewal and the state of facilities in higher education. Here are the top insights from our conversations.
Reflecting on Canadian Public Procurement
Procurement expert Maureen Sullivan recently spoke to Gordian about the challenges facing Canadian public procurement professionals, construction trends impacting the public sector and innovations that can help government procurement offices complete more construction work.
Comparing Project Delivery Methods: Time and Materials
To successfully execute any construction project, owners must select a project delivery method that best suits their needs. Here’s how the Time and Materials method compares to other common methods and why it could be right for your projects.
Q&A: Reflecting on the “State of Facilities in Higher Education”
Gordian’s “State of Facilities in Higher Education” report is now in its tenth year. To reflect on this amazing milestone, we talk to one of the report’s primary authors, Vice President of Market Strategy and Development, Pete Zuraw.
3 Foundational Steps to Improve Campus Master Planning Prioritization
An effective and actionable campus master plan doesn’t happen on its own. Institutional leaders have to plan to plan. These three steps can help them build a stronger foundation for and prioritize the master planning process.
Planning For Your Campus Master Plan: 3 Ways Facilities Data Can Help
An objective and historically contextual analysis of facilities data provides a critical perspective for developing an informed, sustainable campus master plan. Let’s explore how.
