In this edition of What the Data Says, we’re taking a look at the extraordinary rise in structural steel costs. Over the past several months, we have become accustomed to volatility in this commodity’s pricing but the latest increase is unprecedented. The price of structural steel has increased 91% since the last quarter of 2020, rising 45% in the past quarter.
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.
Sustainable mutual funds are out performing the market at incredible rates. Why? Because investors and customers alike care about sustainable business practices. Learn how investing in sustainability could benefit your business.
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted priorities for many organizations. Find out how our VFA software and facilities expertise can help with capital planning during COVID.
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VFA Capital Planning Software platform helps objectively model multi-year capital plans that optimize and align real estate portfolio investments with their mission.
VFA Capital Planning Software features a comprehensive knowledge base that supports the collection and management of a wide range of asset information, including location, structure, type, uses, conditions, requirements and their associated costs, plus related projects and plans.
Use VFA Data Maintenance Services to support effective capital planning with continuously updated facility condition assessments to reflect changes.
Real estate is the second largest expense on the income statement for most companies, typically right behind labor. Managing all the information related to those facilities and their related systems can be an ongoing challenge.
Facilities benchmarking can help facilities managers understand how their assets and buildings compare to their direct peer group and across industries, develop strategies for targeting improvements and build defensible budgets.
