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The Chemical/Biological Threat: Part 1 Chemical Threats

Understanding the threat of chemical weapons is the first step in deciding what actions are realistic.

BUYING THE BEST SUSTAINABLE FLOORING

You know that you'd like to buy sustainable flooring for the renovation or new construction project you're gearing up for. But what, exactly, does that mean? Having the answer to that question prepares you to make an informed purchasing dec

Green Roofs On Campus

<strong>Green roofs have long played an aesthetic role in college and university landscapes. Modern green roofs are adding functional benefits.</strong>

EXTREME MAKEOVER

After four years and six phases of addition and renovation construction, Duncanville Independent School District will have one of the largest high schools in the United States, with 836,137 sq. ft. under one roof.

Secondary + Post-Secondary Funding = High-Tech Center

A partnership involving a community college, public school system and industry bridges a funding gap.

Color in Education

The use, or misuse, of color in a learning environment can play a major role in student performance.

ADA LAWS AND LIABILITIES

It takes collaborative planning and an understanding of the spirit of the laws to create a proper learning environment for all students.

Greater Expectations: Safe School Plans Revised

School officials have been working arduously to make our schools safer and to prepare for crisis situations.

SCHOOL ROOF RETROFITS

Metal roofs provide schools with durable, long-term protection against any type of weather; can help lower the energy required to heat and cool the building when coupled with an efficient insulation system; significantly add to the facility's aesthe

Improving Construction Management at UCI through Effective Data Warehousing

<strong>To keep projects on track, UC Irvine found a better system to automate and track the flow of information in the design-build process.</strong>

When Gown Builds Town: Schools That Do Good Business

<strong>Colleges and universities are looking to bridge the gap between themselves and their communities by building facilities that are mutually beneficial.</strong>

The State of School Security: Preparing for school violence spikes, terrorism, and new safety threats

School security and emergency planning must be institutionalized as an ongoing process.

Students Walk All Over New Roofing Solution

<strong>The University of North Carolina at Greensboro needed a roof that could stand up to the elements, heavy foot traffic and paint used by interior design students.</strong>

Comparing the Energy Conservation Capabilities of Spectrally Selective and Conventional Applied Window Film

<strong>There are several factors to consider when it's time to choose the best long-term investment solutions for your campus buildings.</strong>

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES

Learning to share school facilities in the 21st century can be a complex undertaking. Who pays for what during the design and construction phase? Which facilities can community members use? When can they use these facilities? Who maintains the faciliti

BUILDING GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Interactive communications is the key to creating support for public education. Current research shows that students succeed when parents become engaged, making this a win-win situation for all.

Improving the "Laundry Experience" for Students While Controlling Costs

<strong>Once dark, dingy and seemingly dangerous, laundry rooms are coming out of the basement and into the light. How does today's laundry room design affect your school's bottom line?</strong>

Campus Safety Consultants: Friend or Foe?

<strong>A little careful research helps determine which consultants to turn to for advice you can depend on.</strong>

Crisis Planning Resources

Use these sources to keep your school safe.

DANGER:CONSTRUCTION AREA

In an ideal world, all school construction would be performed during the summer recess, commencing the day after school closes and finishing well before Labor Day. In the real world, this is not always possible. Nevertheless, with proper planning and skil

Use It or Lose It

The information that is available to protect our children is only as good as its application

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