Stop defaulting to “build more” when the real problem is hidden inefficiency in the space you already have. This post shows how post-pandemic leaders are using better data to cut politics, unlock capacity, and rethink capital planning—before adding a single square foot.
145 Space Leaders Weighed In: Renovate, Repurpose, or Build?
Higher ed space leaders are shifting from “build more” to renovate, repurpose, and optimize—but most campuses still don’t measure space use consistently or share trusted dashboards. This post breaks down what 145+ facilities and planning pros said in live polls—and what it means for the next wave of campus decisions.
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The Space Analytics Blog
Welcome to the your Space Analytics Resources Hub for higher education. Explore practical insights on higher ed space analytics, occupancy analytics, and higher education space planning, with guides, benchmarks, and real campus examples built for facilities teams, campus planners, and IT leaders.
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Why Accurate Space Inventories are the Most Overlooked Risk—And Opportunity—On Today's Campuses
Alyson Goff: Dec 2, 2025
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Inside CampusIQ’s Customer Advisory Board: How Collaboration Shapes the Future of Space Intelligence in Higher Education
Veena Vadgama: Nov 20, 2025
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When Critiques Become the Very Thing They Critique: A Response to EAB’s Post on Space Utilization Reports
Aaron Benz: Nov 13, 2025
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Renovate, Repurpose, Rethink: What Higher Ed Space Leaders are Focusing on Next
Veena Vadgama: Nov 12, 2025
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APPA Webinar: A Living System for a Changing Campus: University of Kentucky’s Space Playbook
Veena Vadgama: Nov 6, 2025
Welcome to Bow-Tie Tuesdays
Bow-Tie Tuesday is CampusIQ’s weekly video series (every Tuesday) featuring candid conversations and sharp insights on higher education and campus analytics. Hear from CampusIQ leaders—including our founder/CEO—and guest experts across space planning, facilities, and smart campus teams (not just customers, by design). Expect practical takeaways, fresh perspectives, and real talk on what’s changing in higher ed—and what to do about it.
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2025 Higher Ed Space & Occupancy Analytics: Big Wins & Lessons | CampusIQ
Veena Vadgama: Dec 18, 2025
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Rethinking Post Occupancy Evaluations in Higher Ed: Insights with Shannon Dowling
Veena Vadgama: Dec 9, 2025
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When Design Strategy Meets Occupancy Analytics: A Conversation with Shannon Dowling
Veena Vadgama: Dec 2, 2025
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Rebuilding Space Management at the University of Washington: Higher Ed Space & Occupancy Analytics
Veena Vadgama: Nov 20, 2025
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How Augusta University Reached 97% Lab Utilization | Research Space Analytics
Veena Vadgama: Nov 11, 2025
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Watch Page: FromWatch Page Renewal to Reinvention: How the University of Missouri Is Using Technology to Shape What Comes Next
Veena Vadgama: Nov 4, 2025
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