John Edwards to Present on Building Resilient Campuses at VAPPA

Building Resilient Campuses: The Essential Role of Property Resilience Assessments

In an era of increasing climate volatility and growing threats to infrastructure, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to protect their campuses. On March 21 at 9:00 AM, John Edwards will present “Building Resilient Campuses: The Essential Role of Property Resilience Assessments” at the Virginia APPA Conference in Williamsburg. This session will explore the critical role of property resilience risk assessments in safeguarding campus assets, ensuring operational continuity, and enhancing student and staff safety.

Why Property Resilience Assessments Matter

Resilience planning is no longer optional—it’s an essential component of risk management for educational institutions. By conducting comprehensive property resilience risk assessments, campuses can:

  • Improve occupant safety by identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
  • Preserve asset value through strategic investments in infrastructure.
  • Reduce operational disruptions caused by extreme weather and other threats.

This presentation will break down the key components of effective resilience risk assessments, including:

  • Identifying vulnerabilities in campus infrastructure.
  • Evaluating environmental risks and potential threats.
  • Utilizing ASTM guidelines for Property Resilience Assessments to determine mitigation strategies, estimate costs, and quantify risks.

What Attendees Will Gain

By attending this session, campus facilities leaders will:
✅ Understand the importance of resilience planning as part of a comprehensive risk management strategy.
✅ Learn the key steps involved in conducting a property resilience assessment.
✅ Walk away with actionable insights and a property resilience assessment checklist to strengthen their campus infrastructure.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools to ensure your campus is prepared for today’s challenges and positioned for a secure, sustainable future.

Join John Edwards at Virginia APPA on March 21 at 9:00 AM and take the first step toward a more resilient campus.

For more information about Virginia APPA, click here.

Let’s build excellence, together.

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