- Registration is Open Tri-Association Conference March 8-11
In today’s facility management landscape, many factors force leaders into a cycle of reactive firefighting. This session, led by Justin Dyson, provides a strategic roadmap to break that cycle by mastering the art of capital planning and forecasting. Participants will explore the hidden costs of planning deficiencies, including emergency premiums, energy waste, and diminished institutional credibility, while learning how to transition toward data-driven, proactive leadership.
The session introduces a comprehensive four-step framework:
1. Inventory & Assessment: Establishing a robust data foundation by defining critical assets and accurate replacement costs.
2. Prioritization: Moving beyond simple chronological lists to a weighted ranking system based on risk and impact.
3. Making the Financial Case: Strategies for communicating with boards by quantifying the “cost of inaction” and aligning facility health with the organization’s mission.
4. Automation: Transitioning from static spreadsheets to a living document via system integration and real-time monitoring of the Facility Condition Index (FCI).
By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped to build stakeholder trust through transparency and move from wish lists to strategic, long-term success.
1. Identify Hidden Costs: Participants will be able to quantify the financial and cultural impact of planning deficiencies, including emergency premiums, energy waste, and the tyranny of urgency.
2. Implement a Weighted Prioritization Model: Attendees will learn how to move beyond chronological wish lists by calculating risk using a matrix of Probability vs. Impact of failure.
3. Communicate Financial Value to Stakeholders: Participants will gain strategies for building a compelling business case for facility investments by highlighting the cost of inaction and aligning facility health with organizational missions like safety and retention.
4. Establish a Dynamic Data Ecosystem: Attendees will understand how to transition from static spreadsheets to a living capital plan by integrating asset inventory with a CMMS to track the Facility Condition Index (FCI) in real time.
Justin Dyson brings over 23 years of expertise in K–12 facilities management, progressing from technician roles to Executive Director. His career spans diverse settings, ranging from small rural systems to large urban districts. He holds a Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Justin enjoys the outdoors with his family and operates a beekeeping business.
Myrtle Beach, SC | March 8-11, 2026
