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The Facilities Gap: Budget, Delays and the Road Ahead for School Districts

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School districts are facing growing pressure to modernize facilities while navigating tight budgets, approval delays and rising construction costs. The result? Projects that run late, go over budget or never fully align with long‑term needs.

District Administration and Gordian Infographic of Surveyed K-12 leaders

This infographic — based on a national survey of nearly 300 K–12 leaders — reveals the biggest obstacles districts face, the most critical projects on the horizon and where gaps between planning and execution continue to hold schools back. It also shows how a more integrated, data‑driven approach can help districts plan smarter, manage risk earlier and deliver facilities improvements with confidence.

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Gordian is the leading provider of Building Intelligence™ Solutions, delivering unrivaled insights, robust technology and expert services to fuel customers’ success through all phases of the building lifecycle. Gordian created Job Order Contracting (JOC) and the industry-standard RSMeans Data. We empower organizations to optimize capital investments, improve project performance and minimize long-term operating expenses.

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