Exploring Hot Topics in School Facilities Operations and Management: Innovative Models for Managing Building Stock with Increasing Deferred Maintenance and Aging Infrastructure
Creating healthier, more sustainable schools and colleges through best-in-class facilities management requires having the right tools and technologies, driving transformation, and effectively adapting to new innovations, external factors, and market changes.
In order to use facility operations to achieve efficient operations, enhance learning and healthy, green schools, institutions need to be aware of and adaptable to innovations, external factors, and other changes.
The Fall Summit will offer opportunities for attendees to:
- Discuss the key challenges and opportunities related to championing health and sustainability, especially in times of increased uncertainty and declining budgets
- Discuss best practices for effective staff engagement and workforce planning
- Learn about innovative models for managing building stock with increasing deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure alongside modern buildings, and
- Explore emerging opportunities for safely incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into facility operations and maintenance
This session will highlight innovative models that K-12 and higher education facilities directors can use to address growing deferred maintenance backlogs and aging infrastructure. Attendees will explore practical approaches to optimizing building stock management and aligning limited resources across both aging infrastructure and modern buildings.
Panelists:
Katherine Walsh, Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Program Director, Boston Public Schools
Rob Christlieb, Executive Director of Facility Operations, Chicago Public Schools
Todd Kerzie, Senior Director of Services, Facilities Management Division, University of Georgia