More than 50 percent of respondents to a recent CP&M survey indicated that the deferred maintenance backlog on their campus is critical — and getting worse. Here’s a look at one institution that is treading water with its deferred maintenance backlog and another that is beginning to make headway.
Five tips for choosing the best flooring solutions.
A unique public-private partnership between Clemson University and Adobe has resulted in a model that has carried over to more than 40 schools throughout the country.
It is important to plan ahead for emergencies so that your mass notification efforts will reach the right people at the right time. Here’s what you need to know to develop, maintain and manage a mass notification and communication system.
A well-crafted, well-rehearsed crisis communications plan can keep people, property and your school's reputation safe.
Montgomery County Community College, with the help and participation of its surrounding community, has transformed a former energy generating station into a vibrant and green learning facility.
In response to violent incidents at schools, access control at many K-12 schools is being tightened up.
Delivering a finished building is a difficult, complicated process. From innovative financing to construction management partnerships, colleges and universities have tools to make project delivery a little easier.
The challenge of access control security on college and university campuses is a daily concern for administrators.
The benefits for students, teacher and other occupants are too compelling to ignore.
Facilities managers must often consider green options for dealing with common indoor hazards and contaminants, including mold, asbestos, lead, pests and more.
Hampshire College opens one of the greenest buildings in the world.
Now that projects are finished and occupied, it is time to review the lessons learned and the process by which capital projects are planned, budgeted, funded and delivered.
The effects of design, lighting, and color in learning environments.
No facility has so rapidly evolved in purpose in recent years than the campus library. Here's a look at the role light, color and design have on these changing spaces.
Bringing classrooms into the digital age.
Many variables go into choosing materials and systems for your new buildings. How do facility managers find the right balance?
When selecting flooring materials and designs for new or renovation projects, don't forget to factor in ADA compliance in order to assurance safety and accessibility for all.
Enlivening and updating facilities' façades not only improves visual first impressions, but also can increase energy efficiency, add lighting and design coherence, and have a positive impact on the bottom line.
Trends in cost-effective and sustainable flooring.