Breaking down the total into four components informs the discussion. These would include a new electrical system and renovation of Riverview, Eastman and Centennial. On the Revenue side of the house the Atwood Center would be considered to have no more than a 1-2 year backlog at present expenditure levels. The Residence Halls under the new MnSCU formula would have about 5-7 year backlog. This is exclusive of roofs and while very expensive no eminent, unfunded replacements are anticipated.
Functional obsolescence is more difficult to assess.
Analysis of utilization, space standards and expressed departmental requirements more clearly define functional condition than other attempts at measurement. Utilization of Space Each department and unit on campus verified the University's inventory of space in 1997. All departments responded to the inventory verification and appropriate adjustments were made to the file. This inventory served as the basis for comparison to published indicators for space use and distribution. The departments were also requested to provide space standards for size, type or utilization.