Our Expertise
Facilities Master Planning
We help our client partners develop strategic, affordable, buildable, and impactful near-term plans for improving their facilities. Our Master Planning services are designed to be flexible, allowing for adaptability as future needs evolve. The primary objectives of our process are to define what needs to be built (scope), when it should be built (phasing), and at what cost (budget).
Our Services
- Site Plan: Identifying all major projects to be undertaken.
- Phasing Plan: Strategically sequencing the implementation of projects.
- Support Cost Planning: Providing financial guidance to ensure budgetary alignment.
- Visualizations: Creating compelling visuals to win hearts and minds.
The Questions We Ask
Our Master Planning process is driven by essential questions that ensure the facilities we design truly meet the needs of the school community:
- What are the problems we need to solve?
- What priorities should drive the improvement of facilities?
- How will the project(s) be funded? What’s needed to secure funding?
Our Approach to Master Planning
Fielding has crafted innovative Master Facility Plans for public and private schools across the globe. These “Roadmaps” often lead to transformative outcomes, including successful funding initiatives, the development of new school buildings, renovation projects, right-sizing of facilities, and the specification of new school furnishings. Additionally, our Learning Design Services offer professional development to ensure that these future projects will align with and support educational goals.
Discovery and Visioning
To help schools make the best decisions for their future facilities, we begin with a comprehensive “Discovery and Visioning” process. This deep dive explores the future educational programs that the facilities will support. By developing a clear picture of what teaching and learning will look like, we create solutions that address alignment, capacity, and facility needs—both now and in the future.
Planning for the Future
Our planning process provides a framework for prioritizing and making smart decisions about facilities. We develop high-level scenarios that address the guiding questions of a master planning study, enabling school communities to engage advisory teams for feedback and direction. These scenarios explore possibilities such as:
- Renovating, replacing, or abandoning existing buildings
- Identifying new locations
- Forming partnerships that enhance learning environments and experiences
Our process often includes the conceptual development of scenarios for a Master Plan recommendation. These are design approaches that consider critical factors like Demographic Studies, Capacity Analyses, Adaptability Assessments, and existing Facilities Condition Assessments.
Recommendations and Roadmaps
Based on feedback, our team refines these scenarios into recommendations framed by key goals and guiding principles. We compile all supporting documents and data into comprehensive reports that serve as a roadmap, guiding informed decision-making for your facilities’ future.
Every project we undertake is custom-designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our Master Planning services often serve as the first step in aligning a learning ecosystem. By providing a clear roadmap and a well-structured framework, we help schools make informed decisions that will shape their facilities and support educational success for years to come.
