Listen "Lonnie Pilgrim: Navigating Capital Projects & Future-Proofing School Facilities"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin welcomes back Lonnie Pilgrim, Director of Operations & Maintenance for the Fort McMurray Public School Division in Alberta. Previously featured in Episode 101 for his crisis management expertise, Lonnie returns to discuss best practices in capital project management.Lonnie breaks down capturing daily maintenance data to annual lifecycle reporting, FCA cycles, emerging issues, and the metrics that ultimately built the case for the project approval. The conversation dives deep into best practices for capital project planning, including:How to demonstrate need using real maintenance and cost dataMistakes to avoid in early project designEnsuring operational efficiency post-constructionStandardizing equipment to streamline future maintenanceBuilding strong relationships with architects, GCs, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth turnoverEnjoy!
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