Policies
FY 24-28 Capital Budget Planning Goals and Process
Goals for long-term capital planning strategy:
- Support the mission of the University by: 1. Focusing on the priorities identified in Brandeis’ Framework for the Future; 2. Creating living and learning environments that can be easily renovated to meet changing needs; 3. Increasing the shared use of campus spaces (both indoor and out) and reducing the amount of space dedicated for use by a single group.
- Create a sustainable campus by reducing: 1. The backlog of deferred maintenance; 2. Carbon emissions; and 3. Annual building operating costs; 4. Barriers to accessibility across campus.
- Develop a needs-driven, prioritized, consolidated list of capital project requests. A capital project is generally greater than $5,000 and is defined as new construction, additions or improvements that enhances the use of, or extends the life of an asset beyond its original estimated useful life. Repairs and routine maintenance are considered non-capital projects.