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Apr. 26, 2022
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Roth IAMS is ranked #1, by Sourcewell, in North America for Facility Condition Assessment Consulting in 2021-22. Roth IAMS was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements.
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A great way to get started is a Pilot Project to test out our services and our fees on a few key facilities. Roth IAMS is currently working on and or discussing pilot projects with several secondary education campuses. Imagine doing a quick study of a few of your most sensitive facilities to assess Capital Planning, Asset Management, Energy Efficiency, Building Performance, or ADA compliance.
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Capital planning, based on reliable and defensible data can help you prioritize and obtain funding.
This article is based on the Workgroup on Assessment and Funding of School Facilities, January 2022. This report was based on a recommendation of the Knott Commission in 2018 and was delayed in 2019-2021. This report builds upon the 21st Century School Facilities Act of 2018.
Did you know that in 2022, 25% of the Maryland schools are required to have a Facility Condition Assessment?
Schools in Maryland are required to be reassessed every 4 years.
The Federal government accountability office (GAO) reports that school districts typically fund 81% of the capital expenditures with local moneys, with states typically contributing less than 20% of facility construction and renovation costs. Maryland is proposing to increase this to between 50 and 100% for 2022. On January 31, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly presented a report to the Governor on the Assessment and Funding of School Facilities. The report states that in 2022, the State of MD will fund school construction or renovation according to:
The FCA reports are required to contain:
Together, the FCI indexing and Educational Sufficiency Standards data are to be used to rank state K-12 schools according to a Maryland Condition Index (MDCI). This would be used to rank and prioritize school facility funding. Key dates include:
Key Dates:
In the second round of Facility Assessments, due to start in 2022, additional date is required, including:
The state of MD typically expects to fund 50% of the school facility costs. Increases to this formula include:
In 2022, the GAO notes that “53% of school districts, nationwide, need to replace multiple building systems (HVAC, electrical, Plumbing, gas piping, fire protection, etc.) while 16% of districts have not assessed their building needs in more than 10 years…. Recent estimates indicate that $85 billion per year is needed to maintain “good stewardship” of our nation’s schools.”
Jan. 06, 2022
By William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd.
Jan. 06, 2022
By William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd.
Jan. 06, 2022
By William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd.
Feb. 14, 2020
Ayden Townsend, Roth IAMS Ltd.
As the March 31 reporting period approaches, District School Boards (DSBs) are faced with the task of reconciling their year-to-date capital project expenditures with EFIS (Education Financial Information System), by May 15, 2020, in order to receive their allocation of SCI (School Condition Improvement) funding.
Feb. 13 2020
By William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd., FCAPX and SLAM Technologies Ltd.
The beginning of a new year and a new decade is the perfect time to consider tackling an important issue for all Asset and Facility Managers. Do you find it challenging to set realistic expectations for the results of your capital renewal program? If you do, you are not alone.
May 27, 2019
By William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd., FCAPX and SLAM Technologies Ltd.
For decades, Property and Asset Managers have been developing Capital Renewal Strategies independent of their Maintenance Management Strategies for their portfolios in an effort to drive more value (i.e. profit, educational outcomes, reduced patient stays, etc.), out of their buildings.
Apr. 16, 2016
By William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd., FCAPX and SLAM Technologies Ltd.
In today’s complicated world of aging infrastructure and constrained funding, the most critical question Asset Managers need to answer is “Which High is Higher than High?”.
Apr. 16, 2016
Tim Robins, L.I.F.T. Management Solutions & William (Bill) Roth, Roth IAMS Ltd.
Across all sectors of the facility asset management industry we have consistently heard organizations displeasure with their budgeting process. We would like to introduce you to a different approach that we have developed that has improved overall capital investment decisions, while reducing the burden and stress on the team members involved.
