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school construction project

Nailed It This Summer

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.

Fun and colorful school classroom

Schools Should be Fun Places

The effects of design, lighting, and color in learning environments.

Higher Ed new construction

The Right Stuff

Many variables go into choosing materials and systems for your new buildings. How do facility managers find the right balance?

campus library

Designing Today's Academic Libraries

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

Technology-Assisted Curriculum

Bringing classrooms into the digital age.

green flooring material

Friendly Flooring

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.

Updated campus facade from the street

Not Just a Pretty Face

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.

School Flooring

Higher Marks for School Floors

Trends in cost-effective and sustainable flooring.

School Exterior: Kennedy-Curry Middle School

Appearance Does Matter

Good exterior design can "celebrate" the school.

Harry Potter themed Culinary Services

Magic and Muggles at MSU

A creative event coordinated by the Culinary Services department invited Harry Potter fans to gather at Michigan State's historical dining hall to honor the classic series.

Intelligent Buildings

Intelligent Buildings

Integrated BAS Technology Enables Schools to Improve Energy Efficiency.

audio enhancement systems

Did You Hear Me?

Using audio enhancement systems in the classroom.

class presentation tools

Teachnology Tools

New technology seems to be constantly moving the goalposts for best in class presentation tools.

Building Controls

Get Smart

Building systems are acting more and more like social media, getting smarter, driving energy savings and customer satisfaction. Are you #connected?

Health Sciences Teaching facilities

Preparing Students for Health Care Careers

Here's a look at how Cleveland State University administrators envisioned and built a state-of-the-art center where all health care students work, study and collaborate to create a diverse workforce.

classroom acoustics and audiovisual design

Active Learning and Case Study Classrooms

Evolving classroom styles drive acoustics and audiovisual design.

campus sports facilities

Sports Facilities

Administrators can use effective tools to keep their eye on the bottom line when they find themselves involved in designing new or undertaking improvements to existing campus sports facilities.

Pest Management

Pest Management

Keeping unwanted residents off your campus is an integral part of maintaining healthy and safe college facilities.

Physical Access Control Systems

For Best Results, Follow the Directions

Here's what the experts have to say about what constitutes effective physical access control systems and ensuring that your systems work together to achieve the best results.

maintenance planning

Preserving Our School Facility Investments

Building component forecasting and obsolescence/major maintenance planning.

Maintaining School Facilities

U.S. Public School Facilities In Trouble

Investment levels in all but three states will not meet the standards.

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