Blog: Higher Education

In partnership with Facility Executive, we recently surveyed hundreds of facilities leaders to learn about their ongoing challenges and their preferences regarding construction planning and project completion.

In partnership with Facility Executive, we recently surveyed hundreds of facilities leaders to find out how their needs and priorities have changed over the past 18 months. See how the pandemic has impacted the funding and completion of construction projects.

The State of Facilities report has generated a wealth of conversation among higher ed leaders. In an effort to continue this discussion, we are answering a selection of questions we have received in thematic posts. This time, we’re looking at aligning facilities investments.

Human nature drives many of us, and therefore the organizations we are part of, to react to the situation in front of us, choosing to solve immediate needs, even if it detracts from our long-term vision. But we all know the better option: Approach short-term budget decisions in a way that positions us for future success.

The State of Facilities report has generated a wealth of conversation among higher ed leaders. In an effort to continue this all-important discussion, we are answering a selection of questions we have received in thematic posts. This post looks at the facilities organization of tomorrow.