Preparing Campus Facilities for a Future with Fewer People

Facilities leaders are already navigating the two-prong challenge of rising labor costs plus a shrinking workforce. Join us for an early preview of EAB’s forthcoming research on navigating a future with fewer people. This conversation is an opportunity for Facilities leaders to contribute their perspective to the findings and ensure their unique operational challenges are reflected.

We’ll explore emerging strategies, including:

• Automation and process improvement: Leveraging AI and smart systems to reduce time spent on transactional tasks and increase efficiency in building operations and maintenance.
• Shared and scaled services: Centralizing or consortia-based approaches that enable leaner teams to maintain quality service across campus.
• Position control and vacancy review: Aligning hiring with institutional priorities to ensure limited new roles are the best possible fit.
• Upskilling and talent redeployment: Guiding existing Facilities staff into higher-value roles to maximize contributions amid workforce reductions.

Session

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Attendance is best suited for senior facilities officers and a team member. Registration is limited to two attendees per institution.

• Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time