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BCS has turned 30! We have come a long way since Ken Stoppel and three HVAC colleagues started Building Controls and Services, Inc. (BCS) in 1985. From four employees to 100, BCS has changed a lot over the years. This growth was only made possible with the support and steadiness of our customers.

We love you. Each and every one of you. We would jump over backwards for you. As a company, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to adapt, learn from our mistakes, and find better ways to serve you.

A company is nothing without the loyalty and dedication of its customers. On this milestone anniversary, we pause to celebrate the reason we have made it this far. You.

Thank You for 30 years of support and friendship. We are truly grateful and humbled by your trust.

Thank You for helping us celebrate you last week in the style of the decade that launched high scores, high hair and high quality services from BCS-the 80’s.

We hope you enjoyed the sweet stylings of 80’s cover band, The Astronauts, and the decade-inspired food and drink. If you took a trip “Back to the Future” and snapped a photo by the decked out time-machine DeLorean straight from the screen of the “Back to The Future” trilogy, those photos are available for download here. Enjoy!

You have enabled us to achieve more since 1985 than we ever dreamt possible. We hope you will continue to stand by us as we work together towards greater improvement. Cheers to 30 more successful years, we dedicate them to you! “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” Dr. Emmet Brown

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Our founder and CEO, Ken Stoppel, shares his experiences and advice.

Here’s Ken’s Metaphors for Success #13:

Welcome adversity. It is the predecessor to wisdom. As I always say, “If learning from our mistakes is what makes us stronger and wiser, then I’m somewhere between Albert Einstein and Gandhi.”

One thing that you are assured of in life is that you will encounter problems, we all do. How you deal with them can be your key to either stress and turmoil or an opportunity to grow, move forward, and learn a valuable lesson. In fact, for years I had a sign in my office that said “Problems aRe Opportunities,” or simply “PRO”.

Experience has taught me that the bigger the problem, the greater the opportunity. Often, it may take a little time for the true opportunity to emerge, such as in a major crisis, but it always does. In fact, I embrace all problems as an opportunity to learn and get better. But, bear in mind, if the problem is of your own doing, and it repeats itself, that’s unacceptable.

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In the 21st century school there are ever changing regulations.

Data is used to make informed dec

isions on nearly all district matters: curriculum, hiring, onboarding, staff dismissal, professional development, and student services. What data is used for facility management and capital planning?

The Challenge

With demographics growing every year and facility purposes changing, it’s important to review facilities on a regular basis. However, many schools are working with a lean maintenance staff and a tight budget. This can create the perfect storm for remaining reactive, rather than becoming proactive about maintenance issues.

Where to Start?

Many firms believe replacing equipment to install newer technology is the first and best option. The alternative:  taking the time to analyze equipment is time intensive, and requires a unique set of skills. However, it is possible to take an approach where you first analyze equipment and prioritize what is critical to repair and then evaluate what needs to be replaced.

Taking a Closer Look

In order to know what recommendation to make for replacing and repairing equipment, a thorough walk through should occur. A few critical questions will arise:

  • What are the current district facility conditions?
  • What are the operational and energy costs?
  • Are the district buildings still being used for what they were originally intended?
  • Where are district facilities out of compliance?

This assessment creates a baseline and helps you understand the current state of your district facilities. With these data points, not only can you prioritize the issues, but also create a long term plan of how they will be funded.

Results

By taking a holistic approach to evaluate the needs of your district facilities, you can get ahead of deferred maintenance. Taking time to analyze equipment and make proper prioritization is a strategy that will lead to the best use of your district’s resources and lay the foundation for successful long term capital planning. Other benefits include:

  • Lessening the burden of potential downtime in critical campus buildings.
  • Reducing the number of emergency calls from teachers and staff to address comfort issues.
  • Producing ROI. With a baseline and goals, you can put metrics to the facility improvements. Showing ROI on facility improvements is something your School Board will understand and respect.

Click here to learn more about what we do and what makes our approach unique.

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