Case Study: Virginia Institute of Marine Science achieves clearer facilities priorities with Gordian

Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) identifies $22 million in needs over 10 years with Gordian

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) faced a significant challenge with a growing backlog of deferred maintenance across its complex campus of research and administrative facilities. With limited staff capacity and an annual funding amount that fell far short of its needs, VIMS required a clear and credible way to quantify its maintenance issues to justify greater investment to leadership. They partnered with vendor Gordian to conduct a comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment.

Gordian's solution provided VIMS with data-driven insights, identifying $22 million in needs over ten years and prioritizing the highest-impact capital projects. The immediate result was a powerful tool for advocacy, providing leadership with the unbiased data needed to demonstrate institutional needs to legislators. The Gordian Cloud Platform also gave the facilities team a roadmap to use their limited dollars wisely and make a stronger case for increased operational funding.

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