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Lessons from Shiloh

Let the voices of the past provide lessons to help you avoid potential pitfalls of emergency preparedness and response.

The Digital Security Advantage

How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.

By the Book: Campuswide Design and Construction Standards

A Web search for college or university construction standards reveals a wide range of guidelines and specifications.

Competitive Locker Rooms

During a renovation or new construction, it may be tempting to cut costs in locker areas in favor of these“front-of-the-gym” features, but that can be a big mistake.

Preserving History, Making Progress

Applying successful design strategies during school renovations, rebuilds and restorations can help balance community values and fulfill educational needs.

Making the Grade With Improved Air Filtration

VoTec School makes simple changes to improve HVAC system maintenance and upgrade IAQ, and wins clean air award from National Air Filtration Association.

Weighing the Design-Build Benefits

It's hip. It's growing. And it comes with a list of advantages most budget directors would drool over. But is design-build the right path for your next construction project?

Penny-wise Decisions

School buildings are expensive, and there is always public pressure to hold construction costs down. But those of us involved in planning and building them need to remember that these buildings will house and shape our educational programs for at least th

Student Safety and Security: On the Campus and Beyond

Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.

Cheap Fix

A properly internalized tactical site survey process can dramatically reduce the number of hazards on campus while instilling a more natural awareness among staff regarding safety.

How to Improve Energy Efficiency Through Benchmarking

Benchmarking is an effective way to compare your schools to determine which ones are using energy efficiently. It allows you to know which schools need upgrades to perform more effectively.

Back to Basics

Be sure you are devoting time and resources effectively in your emergency preparedness efforts.

Campus Design for the 'Net Generation

Outdoor green areas on campus are becoming learning environments for today's generation of wireless students.

Public-Private Partnerships

A Rio Rancho Academy head discusses how public-private partnerships can keep a high school curriculum vibrant, contemporary and affordable.

Signing the Way

Consistent signage is key to way finding and developing an identity on your campus.

Finding a Place to Grow: Campus Expansion Today

Colleges and universities face daunting challenges as to where, and how, to expand as they struggle to accommodate increasing enrollments.

Riding the Roller Coaster:Coping With Today's School Construction Market Takes Some Preparation

As the construction boom in the education sector continues, school districts find themselves facing a roller coaster bid market characterized by unprecedented, unpredicted cost escalation.

Grade Your Schools

The public's first impression of your community schools could very well spell the difference between success and failure of the next bond issue.

Budgeting Basics

Planning and anticipating needs are the foundations for successful facility management budgeting.

Cheap Fix

A properly internalized tactical site survey process can dramatically reduce the number of hazards on campus while instilling a more natural awareness among staff regarding safety.

Future of Learning and Learning Centers

Tiger Woods Learning Center powers young minds while using environmentally friendly technology to power the building.

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