Case Study: UMass Amherst secures major facilities funding with Gordian's integrated facilities plan

UMass Amherst reduces backlog by $300 million with Gordian

The University of Massachusetts Amherst faced a significant challenge with deteriorating campus facilities and an over $2 billion deferred maintenance backlog, exacerbated by diminishing state capital funds. To address this, UMass partnered with vendor Gordian to develop an integrated facilities plan.

Gordian's solution involved a comprehensive assessment of all 330 campus buildings, which helped create a multi-year capital strategy. This plan enabled UMass to secure approximately $600 million from a state bond bill and approval to borrow $215.6 million for new projects. As a result, UMass reduced its backlog by over $300 million in just three years and achieved major cost savings through improved energy efficiency.

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