The Trouble in Going at it Alone

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Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00AM

This past Monday, I attended an Education Facilities Forum to get to know some product vendors and build relationships. Overall, it was a good experience.

But, I observed as the day went on how things get done in the education world. Here were these representatives from schools (colleges, private schools, and public school districts) talking to various product reps about things they anticipated needing. Someone is looking to retrofit their library and ask about lighting sources or a new control system. They like what a product rep says, and they will likely order and install it without a second thought. I understand that schools often have very sensitive budgets and this makes them feel as though they're spending less money. But I have some concerns.

One is that they won't know what questions to ask. Take the person who's looking to do a library retrofit. What if they love the idea of LED fixtures that a rep introduced to them. They're low energy, not as expensive as other LED products shown to them in the past, and will last for 15 years without the hassle or expense of swapping light bulbs. Sounds perfect. But they never thought to ask, what happens 15 years from now? And years later, when the first fixture fades or fails, they may be surprised to find that the only way to "relamp" is by tearing all the fixtures out and replacing them with new ones. Schools stay in business a lot longer than 15 years.

Secondly, aside from helping them get the best products for their situations, having a professional advocate can help any facility make sure they're getting the most bang for their buck. By taking a little extra time (and yes, money) with a professional to plan your retrofit/renovation, you can ensure that you are focusing on the systems in your building that will give you the most savings.

And that's where Build2Sustain comes in. We're out to convince all of these property owners, tenants, and facilities managers that hiring a strong team who will take the time to think about your space as a whole and make smart choices for you will save you money both in savings and avoidance in costly mistakes in the short- and long-term. It takes the courage to think and do things differently, but we want to help. We want to find your team and make sure you attain your goals. Join us.

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Excellent post.

As I move from being the LEED Program Manager for the Ohio School Facilities Commission to my own consulting work, I look forward to coordinating our efforts.

Kindly,

Elaine L Barnes, LEED AP, Reiki MT
Green Schools Program Manager, OSFC

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