Preventative maintenance is crucial for identifying maintenance needs and determining the amount of deferred maintenance needed. It will also help facility managers plan and prioritize projects and evaluate their costs.
Life's one constant is change and College Planning & Management is here for it. From the expansion of big data to plant-forward dining options, schools are adapting with the times. Here's a look at what's happening now and into the future. Is your school ready for what's next?
Look inside for commentary from experts in the field who share their perspective on trends in education and the effect those changes will have on various learning environments.
It is important to include a structural perspective of your facilities when considering the impact of deferred maintenance.
Your environment is more than simply the place you are; the atmosphere you occupy affects you on a biological level, sending signals to your body and mind that influence your health in a variety of ways.
Audiovisual components are becoming integral tools in active learning spaces.
Duke University has won awards for its campus landscape features and design. Careful planning and thoughtful implementation are just two keys to the university's success.
Creative design can solve the conflict between having an open research lab with natural light and views where passersby can see and be excited about the research being done and safeguarding sensitive or proprietary information.
From stronger but less intrusive safety measures and “shut-down” protocols to juggling varying degrees of clearance in a complex environment, schools and airports share many of the same challenges and goals in public security.
Taking a closer look at the pros and cons of chemical-free cleaning.