CFaR Report: Examining Benefits Realization Management in University Capital Projects—Early Observations of Current Practices

The newly published CFaR report (click on the button below) summarizes a study that provides preliminary observations of the state of Benefits Realization Management (BRM) in the context of university capital projects.

The study uses a survey tool to seek:

i) evidence that universities are using Benefits Realization Management methods, and

ii) evidence that universities may be facing challenges to obtaining strategic benefits from their capital construction projects.

By interpreting the survey data and employing a linear regression model, early observations suggest that universities are using BRM sparingly and that the delivery of benefits is a problem for university capital projects. These findings suggest the need for additional research focused on developing a statistically predictive model for benefits realization and identifying best practices for Benefits Realization Management (BRM) within the university setting.

Principal Investigator:
Ian Wagschal, University of King’s College
with academic mentor:
Kenn Sullivan, Ph.D., Arizona State University

Please note that although APPA has discontinued the solicitation of new CFaR projects, we are publishing reports that were already in progress. For more information, click here.