Colorado State University

Asset Management Process Improvements & Technology Implementation

Fort Collins, Colorado

Project Overview

Colorado State University (CSU) is a public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is the flagship university of the Colorado State University System. CSU was embarking on a technology implementation process across multiple business units. FEA was engaged to develop a facility asset management strategy for effective implementation across several facilities management groups and improve business processes to facilitate technology adoption.

This effort required multiple meetings with stakeholders to achieve buy-in, agree on objectives, and increase consistency in data collection and reporting amongst the departments. We facilitated workshops, training sessions, and collaboration meetings which ultimately led to a consensus on performance standards and reporting.

At the tactical level, FEA reviewed and analyzed the business processes, policies, and practices for facility maintenance, asset management, materials management, space management, and project management for the University.

Ultimately, we were able to facilitate the engagement of multiple business units to align improve business processes, workflow processes and help the university implement its chosen integrated workplace management system (IWMS).

Learn more about how to select and implement an IWMS system here.

“FEA was instrumental to CSU’s success implementing a campus-wide integrated workplace management system (IWMS)! John and his team provided the IWMS expertise, process mapping and communication plan that educated and aligned our Facilities Management teams!”

Tom Satterly, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

 

Challenge

CSU wanted to implement a new software system that required:

  • Alignment across multiple groups
  • Improved asset management processes
  • Consistent and accurate data management

Solution

FEA delivered:

  • Process mapping and adjustments to align business unit practices
  • Training of staff to ensure consistency across business units
  • Recommendations to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness

Key Team Members

Chief Executive Officer

Vice President & Corporate Sustainability Officer

Vice President of Products and Programs

Visual Communications Lead

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