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Working Towards A Mid-Term Election

As Congress moves nearer to the 2014 mid-term election, some effort is underway in both chambers to find common ground on less controversial issues.

Fire Safe Schools

Fire Safe Schools

Creating a culture of fire safety and survivability.

Basements & Lower Levels

What Lies Beneath

Basements and underground real estate are evolving from mechanical rooms and storage zones to fully functional, vibrant campus spaces.

Enhancing Network Security

A look at intrusion detection and protection systems.

Fill, Don't Close, Underused Schools.

It may be wiser to find ways to use the empty space for the community.

Fear Itself

How fear can reduce the ability of school employees to save lives.

How Much?

Lighting the Way

Lighting the Way

It's hard to overstate the importance of effective campus lighting. At institutions of all types and sizes, lighting is a key consideration.

Collaborating with Technology

Collaborating with Technology

Schools need to be innovative with staff and time to use technology effectively.

Adaptive technologies

Access for All

Adaptive technologies help students with disabilities fully engage in campus life.

fire prevention and safety

First, Get Their Attention

Tips on keeping the actions and message of fire prevention and safety in the forefront of campus communications.

Fear Itself

Fear can reduce the ability of students and campus employees to save lives.

The Case for 21st-Century Schools

Intangibles suggest new environs are helping D.C. students.

Paul Smith

Walking the Talk

A Paul Smith's College professor takes sustainability beyond the classroom.

STEM School

From Big Box Retailer to STEM School

How communication, creativity and collaboration transformed Dayton's educational landscape.

My FM-Related Frustrations

Observations on the little things that impact day-to-day performance.

exterior and interior of campus buildings

The Finished Product

Today's options for building exteriors vary widely from traditional brick. An expanded palette of materials offers vivid color and texture choices to architects and designers.