Higher education institutions drive innovation, research, and the development of future leaders. But behind every thriving academic environment is a well-managed campus—one that is safe, sustainable, and optimized for learning. With diverse facilities ranging from classrooms and research labs to dormitories and athletic complexes, institutions face growing challenges in maintaining efficiency, sustainability, and compliance. Rising costs, aging infrastructure, and evolving sustainability goals make strategic facility management more essential than ever.
At Tessera, we provide higher education institutions with smart, cost-effective facility management solutions that enhance efficiency, improve sustainability, and maintain safe, high-performing campuses. Our expertise helps colleges and universities streamline operations, optimize resources, and create environments where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.
Managing campus facilities requires balancing efficiency, sustainability, and compliance—all within constrained budgets. Key industry challenges include:
Energy consumption, maintenance, and facility upkeep continue to strain budgets, requiring cost-effective strategies to improve efficiency.
Colleges and universities face growing expectations to reduce carbon footprints, adopt renewable energy sources, and meet sustainability commitments.
Many institutions must maintain or upgrade aging buildings and systems while minimizing disruptions to campus life.
Maintaining clean, safe, and compliant learning environments is more important than ever, with evolving regulations and post-pandemic health considerations.
Tessera provides scalable, technology-driven facility management solutions that address these challenges, helping institutions achieve operational excellence.
We streamline campus operations using advanced automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven strategies to improve efficiency and control costs.
Tessera helps institutions implement green initiatives such as energy-efficient technologies, waste reduction programs, and eco-friendly infrastructure improvements.
Our proactive maintenance approach extends the lifespan of campus facilities, leveraging smart technology and real-time analytics to prevent costly disruptions.
From air quality management to enhanced sanitation, we help institutions meet evolving health and safety regulations to protect students, faculty, and staff.
Tessera goes beyond routine facility maintenance—we implement forward-thinking solutions that enhance campus efficiency, drive sustainability initiatives, and strengthen long-term infrastructure resilience. Our approach ensures that higher education institutions can operate seamlessly while adapting to evolving needs and future challenges.
We leverage predictive maintenance, automation, and smart infrastructure to reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and optimize operational costs.
Our workforce model prioritizes diversity and inclusion, providing career opportunities for individuals with disabilities while delivering exceptional service to higher education institutions.
From small colleges to large university systems, we offer tailored facility management services that align with institutional missions and budgetary needs.
Partner with Tessera to optimize campus operations, improve sustainability, and maintain safe, efficient learning environments. Let’s build the future of higher education together.
Skookum has transitioned to Tessera, strengthening our commitment to excellence and inclusion.
While our name has changed, our ownership, Board of Directors, and Leadership team remain the same.
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