Facilities Manager Magazine: Starting with Data: Strategic Facilities Planning for Colleges That Can't Afford to Guess
Colleges can't afford to guess on facilities. Data-driven planning transforms aging campuses, secures funding, and boosts student success.
Community colleges grapple with aging infrastructure and tight budgets, often leading to reactive facilities management. This article highlights how strategic, data-driven planning, powered by Facilities Conditions Assessments (FCAs), can transform operations. By shifting from guesswork to fact-based prioritization, colleges can secure critical funding, improve learning environments, and build trust with all stakeholders. The piece shares insights and examples, demonstrating how proactive data use leads to greater efficiency, enhanced safety, and long-term institutional resilience for these vital educational institutions.
