In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, security and convenience are top of mind for investors and traders alike. One of the most critical aspects of cryptocurrency management is securing your private keys and ensuring the integrity of your transactions. To achieve this, many crypto enthusiasts rely on hardware wallets, which offer an additional layer […]
Case Study: Feasibility Assessment for Facilities Planning for the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
The Challenge: Administrators were aware that the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School (HSTS) needed repairs and upgrades. However, they were lacking a long-range facility planning report, for which they contracted BAISCA. The school first opened in 1957 and later closed in 1969 due to court-ordered integration of public schools. In 2000, with funds from the state Department […]
Case Study: 2020 Five-Year Facility Needs Survey
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 […]