PreK-12 Ed


Designing with the End in Mind: Maximizing Operational Efficiency

The green movement, sustainability, and LEED are all concepts within the building delivery process that are founded on the premise that efficient use of our natural resources is becoming increasingly necessary.

Data Systems Help Districts Manage People and Finances

It's time to turn to human resources management systems to help harness and utilize data.

Backdrop For Learning

Elements that make new, innovative facilities standouts.

Fire Safety Systems

Keeping students safe is a school's top priority. Well-functioning fire safety systems help achieve that priority and are essential to a school's daily operations.

Water, Water Everywhere . . .

When it's in your building there's trouble. How are school districts battling water and other elements, keeping their buildings mold free, and meeting new“green” mandates all at the same time?

School and Community

Without an adequate investment in education students will suffer, communities will stagnate, businesses will vacate, and property values will drop.

Reviewing Lockdown Bascis

Be sure your efforts to provide viable lockdown capabilities are in balance with other crucial life-saving functional protocol.

What's New Underfoot?

New, almost new, and not-so-new flooring questions and answers for school facility directors.

More Security in Smaller Schools?

School security is much easier to accomplish in a small community when the student is one of a few, rather than in a large school where he or she is one of thousands.

The Challenges Faced by Fast-Growing School Districts

Here's a look at three fast-growing school districts and how they're coping with the challenges that come with rapid growth.

A Brave New World

Modern AV and presentation equipment has changed the way we educate, and placed schools into the high-tech communications industry.

Summer School

The next time someone talks about schools being closed for the summer or about the slower summertime pace, invite them to stop by and see what is really happening during this so-called vacation!

Designing a New School

When designing a &#34new school," you must take into consideration the wants and needs of the school AND the community.

Charting the Best Course for Parking

Planning that considers all users and uses is the key to meeting parking requirements at K-12 facilities.

Improving Efficiency with Web-Native Operations Tools

It's embedded in the culture of the district. If I took it away… there would be a riot!

Managing Construction and Renovation While School Is in Session

As school buildings age and populations grow, the need for renovation and expansion of existing facilities becomes more and more prevalent.

Competitive Edge

A high-quality safety program is a must for any organization that wants to maximize its competitive edge

The Benefits of Full-Spectrum Lighting?

Full-spectrum lighting manufacturers make a lot of claims as to their products' advantages. Should you believe everything you read?

Schools Should Be Part of Their Community

The school could still be central to the project, but the result would be a building serving the entire community.

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