Maintenance & Operations (Managing the Physical Plant)
Succession planning is about the future. Do you have a plan in place?
- By Bruce A. Meyer
- 09/01/17
Safety & Security (Protecting Campus Resources)
Adopt an all-hazards approach to preparation for a variety of attacks.
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Shannon O'Connor
- 09/01/17
Maintenance & Operations
Having a strong vision for the new school year.
- By John A. Bailey
- 09/01/17
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
A new upstate New York arts center is fostering student and faculty collaboration among disciplines and raising achievement.
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Education professionals predict that, in five years, the majority of schools will have incorporated IoT into core functional areas. What is IoT, and how does it and will it relate to our educational facilities?
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
District transforms traditional school library into media center and internet café.
The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)
UT Dallas is transforming its grounds by caring for its trees.
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
Building Information Modeling can help manage building construction, operations and maintenance.
- By Michael Fickes
- 09/01/17
Fire & Life Safety
Be aware of the codes and standards concerning battery and energy storage.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
As years go by, school campuses can become tangled with fencing which no longer serves its original purpose. Improve the appearance of school grounds by removing outdated, unnecessary barriers.
- By Andrew LaRowe, Mike Raible
- 09/01/17
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Student centers are often the heart of the campus community. They play a major role in student life, recruitment and retention, town/gown relationships, alumni support and more. The first impression they make should be a welcoming one.
Architects are changing the way they design spaces to better match the way students learn.
- By Brandon Barrett
- 09/01/17
Facility Focus (Libraries and Media Centers)
Are your students engaged and excited about learning? Lecture versus hands-on exercises. Static desks versus swivel chairs and Hokkie Stools. Industrial Age versus 21st Century design. What does your high school look like? And how engaged are your students?
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
The Hotel at Oberlin stands to deliver support to Oberlin College's role as an epicenter of environmental awareness.
Ask the Expert (Response Plans)
Hot Tips (HVAC)
- By Kevin Miskewicz
- 09/01/17
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Technology (Innovations for Education)
In fact, it's already here. From building controls to wearable devices almost anything can — and will — be connected to the cloud. Is your campus ready?
Safety & Security
Does your options-based approach meet standards of care?
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 09/01/17
- By Michael Wilson
- 08/17/17