Fortive's Accruent finds 58% less likely to attend or recommend colleges with repair backlogs or disruptions
FTV•A survey by Fortive unit Accruent found 58% of Americans were less likely to attend or recommend colleges with significant repair backlogs or frequent facility disruptions. The survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 18 or older was conducted in August 2026.
1. Survey findings
Accruent’s survey found 60% of respondents were extremely or very concerned about delayed repairs to critical campus building systems. With budget constraints, 32% prioritized emergency preparedness and communications, while 28% favored maintaining and modernizing existing buildings. Real-time emergency updates were extremely or very important to 78%, and 88% supported technology monitoring building conditions or occupancy for emergency assistance.
