Capital Planning Is a Square Dance
Capital planning is a little like square dancing. Everyone has a role. Everyone has a partner. And the whole thing only works when people move in rhythm. Facilities … Read more
Capital planning is a little like square dancing. Everyone has a role. Everyone has a partner. And the whole thing only works when people move in rhythm. Facilities … Read more
In many industries, Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), reserve studies, deferred maintenance analyses, and capital planning reports are completed for one simple reason:
Because someone requires them.
Deferred maintenance is more than a facilities issue, it is a financial decision with compounding operational and capital consequences. From roofing failures to aging HVAC systems, delaying critical work without a strategy can quietly transform manageable repairs into expensive emergencies. This article explores how organizations can better understand the true cost of waiting and make smarter, data-driven capital planning decisions.
A defensible facility data capital plan requires more than a checklist — it takes expertise, context, and clear translation from technical findings to financial strategy. Executive Summary Facility … Read more
Facilities teams see the building. Finance sees the budget. Capital planning fails when those two don’t connect.
It’s not a facilities problem. It’s not a finance problem. It’s a translation problem — and most organizations are paying for it without knowing it.