Case Study: University of Ottawa improves campus capital planning with Gordian VFA Capital Planning Software

University of Ottawa improves campus planning with Gordian using CAD $2.29B in replacement value data

The University of Ottawa, a large public research university, was challenged by its inability to analyze system-level facility condition data. This lack of detailed information made it difficult to justify funding allocations from the provincial government for its Capital Renewal Program, leading to projects based on generalized data rather than building-specific needs. To address this, the university turned to Gordian and its VFA Capital Planning Software.

By implementing Gordian's VFA software, the university standardized its data collection and gained the detailed system-level condition data required. This allowed them to categorize projects effectively and create objective, multi-year capital plans. As a result, the University of Ottawa can now accurately report its Facility Condition Index, demonstrate the positive impact of funding to stakeholders and better prioritize critical health, safety and compliance projects.

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