Addressing deferred maintenance through capital improvements

Our approach:

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) conducted a comprehensive Strategic Asset Value analysis to determine how each project and initiative could best support the university’s mission while maximizing both immediate value and long-term institutional sustainability. The team continuously monitored on- and off-campus market conditions to maintain a clear understanding of the university’s position within the broader external environment. Through a detailed Value-for-Money analysis, B&D assessed the university’s risk profile and identified the optimal delivery, financial, and ownership structures for a range of capital and real estate projects. They developed robust financial models to test and confirm the feasibility of large-scale capital improvements, partnership and acquisition opportunities, and deferred maintenance initiatives—all in alignment with the university’s strategic goals. To ensure effective implementation, B&D also designed a customized solicitation process, facilitated developer engagement, and established governance structures that drive efficient, mission-aligned real estate solutions.