Case Study: Suffolk University achieves real-time space utilization visibility in four weeks with Trimble CenterStone

Suffolk University Up and Running with Real-Time Visibility into Space Utilization from Trimble CenterStone in Just Four Weeks

Suffolk University, a Boston-based higher education institution managing 1.6 million sq ft across 10 buildings, struggled with a homegrown system and spreadsheets that provided outdated, incomplete space and occupancy data. Faced with fluctuating enrollment and high urban real estate costs, the facilities team needed real-time visibility, reporting and a user-friendly way to identify underutilized space and support strategic planning.

Working with ROI Consulting Group, Suffolk implemented Trimble CenterStone CAFM in just four weeks, enabling real-time space utilization, color-coded categorization, and out-of-the-box reporting. The solution eliminated manual data entry, gave departments ownership of their space, and delivered actionable data that streamlined space allocation and informed strategic campus planning.

Suffolk University

Ashley Lindsey

Director of Facilities