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Lighting Goes to Hollywood

Some campus lighting has a theatrical bent, requiring more behind-the-scenes coaching than your average lamps and ballasts.

Why Force Change?

No one can go back and make a brand-new start, my friend; but anyone can start from here and make a brand-new end. — Dan Zadra

The iPhone is Calling: Resolving Rogue Wi-Fi Access On Campus

With recent headlines about the latest cellular craze for Apple's iPhone, IT help desks at colleges and universities across the country have yet another new threat to deal with.

EEOC Working to Limit Severance Agreement Protections

Take a careful look at your school's severance agreements to minimize potential litigation by dismissed employees.

Final Thought

The design of educational facilities often face the challenge of state education department codes and rules.

From Headaches to Lawsuits

In the world of school construction and renovation, whatever can go wrong will go wrong.

The MARET Center Merits Attention

Missouri's Crowder College is working to lead the way in green architecture with plans for the MARET Center.

When a Door Closes . . .

…a window opens, if it's operable that is. What's new in windows and doors in the school market?

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.

Backdrop For Learning

Elements that make new, innovative facilities standouts.

Seeing Through Today's Fire-Rated Glass

The code changes don't mean much to college administrators, but their influence will.

School Safety in Vietnam

We are blessed with a world-class educational system, burdened by many students and parents who take the immense opportunities our schools provide for granted.

There's No Place Like Home: Models for Undergraduate Housing

Careful design of housing facilities can clearly delineate schools or promote community on campus.

Maximizing Your Energy Spending

With savvy in procurement and consumption, administrators can reduce their energy bills.

Data Systems Help Districts Manage People and Finances

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

Communicating With Speed and Clarity

Make fast and reliable human communications as great a priority as solid emergency technical communications solutions and your organization will be far better prepared to face any crisis.

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.

Magic Vision

Insulation and waterproofing only work when all the leaks are plugged. Thank goodness scientists have developed new ways to check for leaks, missing or damaged insulation, and other problems with your building systems.

Greening the Office

Campus business offices can make a positive impact on the environment.

Some Like It Hot: Trends in Campus Foodservice

Chew on these trends in business operations, design and construction, food, and sustainability, all driven by the needs of today's students.

School and Community

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

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