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School Board Portfolio — 63 Schools, 20-Year Plan

A large school board engaged Nadine for a comprehensive FCA and 20-year capital forecasting program across an aging facility portfolio — with ministry-aligned reporting and renewal program prioritization.

01 — Client Overview

Engagement Context

SectorEducation (K–12)
Portfolio Size63 Schools
Geographic ScopeSingle School Board
Asset TypesElementary & Secondary School Buildings
Capital Horizon20 Years
Engagement TypePortfolio FCA + Renewal Plan
Educational facility — one of 63 schools assessed under the standardized FCA program.
Educational facility — one of 63 schools assessed under the standardized FCA program.
02 — The Challenge

Engagement Drivers

Educational institutions manage large, aging building portfolios under significant funding pressure. The client needed a structured renewal plan aligned with provincial Ministry of Education reporting frameworks.

  • Aging building stock across 63 schools
  • Provincial ministry reporting alignment requirements
  • Multi-decade renewal funding cycle
  • Accessibility and code compliance integration
03 — Nadine’s Approach

Structured Engineering Methodology

01

Standardized FCA Across All Schools

Repeatable methodology enabling cross-portfolio comparison and benchmarking.

02

20-Year Capital Forecast

Lifecycle projections aligned with provincial renewal program funding cycles.

03

Renewal Program Prioritization

School-level prioritization aligned with ministry funding criteria.

04

Ministry-Aligned Reporting

Documentation formatted for provincial submission and audit review.

04 — Technology Integration

Platform-Enabled Delivery

The platform gave the school board long-term visibility into portfolio performance and renewal program execution.

  • Per-school condition records with deficiency photos
  • Portfolio-wide FCI benchmarking and trends
  • Renewal funding scenario modeling
  • Ministry-aligned reporting exports
05 — Measurable Outcomes

Quantified Impact

Documented outcomes delivered through structured methodology — not isolated inspection work.

63
Schools Assessed
$215M
20-Year Capital Need
20yr
Forecast Horizon
100%
Ministry-Aligned Reporting
06 — Long-Term Impact

Sustained Performance Benefits

The school board moved from year-by-year repair budgeting to a structured, defensible, multi-decade renewal strategy.

  • Improved alignment with provincial renewal funding cycles
  • Documented prioritization rationale supports trustee decisions
  • Enhanced transparency in capital allocation across communities
  • Foundation for future ministry funding submissions
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