Observations on an ethical imperative for higher education.
Like most things, sustainable landscaping has evolved so that it's much more than planting perennials and reducing watering.
Your HVAC systems need chemically balanced water to maintain a healthy environment. Does your school have the right mix?
A cleaning contractor comes clean about locker room odors, and explains how to control them.
Budgeting for cold weather care and maintenance that involves planning ahead for key seasonal product and service purchases can lead to steep discounts and reduced operating costs.
When integrating classroom technologies and controls, what's the best option? Ensuring you have on-campus staff to handle the task, or calling on outside consultants? Advice from the experts explores the pros and cons of each approach.
Maintain a "people first" focus for a successful operation.
Institutions confront unavoidable, and perhaps unsustainable, spending shifts.
Develop a campus-wide plan for emergency evacuation of all.
When an emergency arises, a well-managed mass notification system can help keep people safe.
Acoustics impact student learning. Plans for physical spaces — walls, ceilings, flooring and more — made with good acoustics in mind at design and construction phases will result in high-performance, effective facilities.
There are five must-do safety tips for communities and schools to consider when they are upgrading and building new systems.