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Fire Safety Code Revisions Provide Less Protection

The Southeast, Northeast, and West have combined to create one building code for the entire country, resulting in less protection from fire in some cities and states.

SAVE NOW, PAY MUCH MORE LATER

Understanding life-cycle roofing costs can help decision makers save school districts headaches and considerable expenses in the long term.

Putting the Right Roof Over Your Head

Out of sight, out of mind has been the rule for most college campus roofs over the decades. Lifecycle costing is what administrators should know about.

Construction in the Fast Lane

Modular school buildings help Florida cope with school crowding.

ACCEPTABLE LOSSES

By focusing on acceptable losses, you can put things into perspective before it is too late.

Outsourcing: Not Just To Cut Costs Anymore

Colleges and universities look to outsourcing to redirect budgets, generate revenue, improve quality and become more competitive in attracting and retaining students.

Editor's Notebook: MANY MERITS OF A CLEAN SCHOOL

When it comes to maintaining a commercial office building, benchmarks and standard abound. Not so for schools. According to the NEA,“Not only is there a tremendous difference between schools and commercial cleaning, but there are great variations in

Light and Color Goes to School

Don't underestimate the power of either light or color in any of your campus facilities.

FINAL THOUGHT: IF SMALL IS BEST, WHY STAY LARGE?

Research tells us that students do better academically in small learning environments. So why do we continue to build large high schools?

Special Events

Special events have now been defined as &#34potentially hazardous events."

Sports Flooring Solutions for Your Athletic Facility

Poured, rolled, interlocking tile, natural wood — when it comes to choosing sports flooring, the options can seem overwhelming. Here's help for determining your needs and finding the right solution.

We Never Thought It Could Happen Here

How many tragedies will it take to arouse those who are still dangerously unaware?

More Security Technology On Campus

Campus crime, combined with limited security staffing budgets, is driving the nation's colleges and universities toward security technology.

Improving Your Emergency/Crisis Response Plan

No one says it's going to be easy, but your district can have an effective emergency/crisis response plan by making a commitment to continuous improvement.

BIGGER OR BETTER?

The issue of school size cannot be pushed aside, it is our responsibility to design right-sized schools that can help students in their struggle to succeed.

Improving Your Emergency/Crisis Response Plan

No one says it's going to be easy, but your district can have an effective emergency/crisis response plan by making a commitment to continuous improvement.

HOW MUCH DOES TECHNOLOGY REALLY COST?

Calculating the total cost of owning technology helps remove guesswork from school district budgeting and management.

KNOWING THEIR STUFF

Spending the money upfront to hire properly trained carpet and flooring installers can save you money and headaches in the future.

Getting Ready for Fall

Summer is a busy time for residence hall personnel as they prepare for welcoming students in the fall.

Don't Let a Pest Problem Be Your Biggest News

What you should know about safely preventing pests so you don't end up like Chicago's public schools.

Avoiding Media Madness

By taking a realistic and proactive stance with the media, representatives from your organization can significantly affect the way the public perceives it.

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