In a world dominated by smartphones and Google, students are relying on a new host of tools to find the answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
- By Brandon Barrett
- 12/01/13
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Chipping away at energy costs.
The Bipartisan Budget Act passed the House and will pass the Senate and become law before adjourning. There was no interest by the conference committee to a long-term grand bargain that could have included reforms to entitlement programs and taxes. The agreement addresses short-term spending or immediate budget needs.
- By Fritz Edelstein
- 12/01/13
Fire & Life Safety (Focus on Preparation and Prevention)
After a recent fire sprinkler activation on a food-service line, there was a review of what caused the sprinkler to activate. The activation was not due to a fire or a problem with the sprinkler head. It was determined that the sprinkler activated due to misplaced equipment under the hood.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Round one: Checklists. Round two: Scenarios
Business (Managing Higher Ed)
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Higher education marketing encourages some students to make decisions that don’t match their goals, aptitudes and finances.
- By Charles Anzalone
- 12/01/13
Technology Planning & Management (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
Creating learning spaces for a stem environment.
- By James T. Biehle
- 12/01/13
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
The forgotten component of the educational experience.
Fire & Life Safety
A lesson learned from a close call. Recently, a fire sprinkler activated on a food service line. There was a review of what caused the sprinkler to activate. It was not due to a fire or a problem with the sprinkler head, but due to misplaced equipment under the hood.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
- By Sherrie Negrea
- 12/01/13
College and universities should carefully consider their business plans to achieve successful results for today's nontraditional student population.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Putting students and learning first in a daylight-enhanced environment.
- By Jean-François Couturier, Rick Malm
- 11/01/13
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Nurturing, teaching and promoting sustainability for future generations.
- By Sangeetha V. Karthik
- 11/01/13
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Here's how one small school district schedules preventive maintenance.
When you enter a room, what do you notice first? Chances are it’s the walls. Wallcoverings are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to create design impact in a school.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
In The Know (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
A look at the challenges facing a digital signage network in higher education.
- By Spencer Graham
- 11/01/13
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
- By Michael Fickes
- 11/01/13