The Challenge: In 2020, all 115 local public-school districts in North Carolina were required by law to complete a Facility Needs Survey for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The survey was emailed to district superintendents on July 31, 2020, and the deadline of January 8, 2021 required a quick turnaround. The survey required […]
Kicking the Can Down the Road
“Kicking the Can Down the Road” article by BAISCA’s Andrew LaRowe and Mike Raible of The School Solutions Group in the October 2016 issue of School Planning and Management Magazine. Image courtesy of School Planning Section of NC DPI. There is no better source of information regarding the overall condition of school buildings than with the […]
40-Year Operations & Maintenance Plan for Firstfloor
BAISCA partnered with Firstfloor, a development company in the educational sector, to create a 40-Year Operations & Maintenance plan. The project resulted in the innovative design of a new approach to the operations and maintenance (O&M) of school facilities. The study included the cost of administration, capital replacement, scheduled maintenance and outsourced contracting for nearly […]
Asset Inventory and Assessment Projects for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Over the course of several years, the WS/Forsyth County Schools system contracted BAISCA to perform building asset inventories and single component assessments. These projects included: Survey of the condition of sidewalks, primarily at high schools, to identify issues for maintenance and/or repair; Extensive analysis detailing the condition of covered walkways. BAISCA measured each walkway and […]
EnergyWise Program at Charlotte/Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) engaged BAISCA to lead an experiential program designed to teach students about environmental issues and energy conservation. Students participated in activities such as poster contests, community outreach and energy competitions — with the end goal of reducing energy consumption in their schools. The use of a web-based “dashboard” system equipped students with […]
The Crossnore School & The Children’s Home
After initial discussions with Board members and senior staff of The Children’s Home, BAISCA developed a proposed scope of work outlining consulting services divided into three separate proposals. The work included development of a Comprehensive Facilities Plan along with an Operations and Maintenance Assessment. Additionally, the Board was engaged in multiple discussions at the time […]