By Jessica Rosenberg, Brailsford & Dunlavey This is the second article in a two-part series. Part 1 on Palmer College is available here. As detailed in Part 1, four projects in the higher education sector have recently reached big milestones (e.g., financial close)—milestones the industry hasn’t seen as many of since Covid began. …
By Jessica Rosenberg, Brailsford & Dunlavey Four projects in the higher education sector have recently reached big milestones (e.g., financial close)—milestones the industry hasn’t seen as many of since Covid began. Like bright green poking through the dark soil at the beginning of spring, these projects symbolize the dawning of a new season. …
Cover photo courtesy of Gonzaga University By Jessica Rosenberg, Brailsford & Dunlavey For more than four decades now, Spokane has served as a healthcare hub for a very wide geographic area of Eastern Washington, serving 20 counties in Eastern Washington, home to more than 1.6 million people. Both the University of Washington …
By Racquel Muindi, Ballard Spahr LLP. Full bio below The first and second parts of this series discussed how a public owner can identify thoughtful goals to frame project delivery and the prospective partnership and set the right tone with industry participants through thoughtful engagement in pre-procurement interactions. The third, and final part of the …
By Racquel Muindi, Ballard Spahr LLP. Full bio below The first part of this three-part series focused on how public owners can identify thoughtful goals and objectives to frame project delivery and the prospective partnership. The second part of this series (below) discusses how a public owner can set the right tone with industry participants …
By Racquel Muindi, Ballard Spahr LLP. Full bio below This three-part series offers practical steps for public owners to take to support better partnerships, and successful project delivery. The first part of this series (below) focuses on how public owners can identify thoughtful goals and objectives to frame project delivery and the prospective partnership. …
Ryan Jensen (B&D) recently co-presented a webinar on P3 housing trends for GLACUHO (Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers). He shared observations of how Covid-19 has impacted higher education and P3s, and highlighted what he expects to see moving forward. He was joined by Susan Teggatz, the Director of Campus Housing at the …
In January 2021, Prince George’s County Public Schools (Maryland) and its private partners announced they had reached financial close. The deal—a first of its kind in the US—will deliver 8,000 seats across 6 new schools. PGCPS will save approximately $174 in deferred maintenance and construction costs, and will benefit from a drastically reduced delivery time. …
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An interview by B&D with Rob McKenna, director of B&D’s Energy Advisory Practice, and Jeffrey Turner, LEED® AP, executive vice president for B&D and co-leader of the firm’s higher ed practice. Bios below. Energy strategy is a frequently overlooked component of successful campus operation. A strong energy strategy can help administrators meet their fiduciary duties while …
Beth Penfield (B&D) recently moderated a virtual panel on Social Infrastructure P3s & Public Engagement Success as part of the P3 Government Conference. The panel, comprised of Steve Collins (CFP3) and Christian Rhodes (Prince George’s County Public Schools), discussed best practices and lessons learned related to the role of public engagement on social infrastructure projects. Many of …
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