Lonnie Pilgrim: Navigating Capital Projects & Future-Proofing School Facilities

In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin welcomes back Lonnie Pilgrim, Director of Operations & Maintenance for the Fort McMurray Public School Division in Alberta. Previously featured in Episode 101 for his crisis management expertise, Lonnie returns to discuss best practices in capital project management.

Lonnie breaks down capturing daily maintenance data to annual lifecycle reporting, FCA cycles, emerging issues, and the metrics that ultimately built the case for the project approval.

The conversation dives deep into best practices for capital project planning, including:

• How to demonstrate need using real maintenance and cost data

• Mistakes to avoid in early project design

• Ensuring operational efficiency post-construction

• Standardizing equipment to streamline future maintenance

• Building strong relationships with architects, GCs, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth turnover

Enjoy!