The code changes don't mean much to college administrators, but their influence will.
Careful design of housing facilities can clearly delineate schools or promote community on campus.
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.
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.
Campus business offices can make a positive impact on the environment.
Chew on these trends in business operations, design and construction, food, and sustainability, all driven by the needs of today's students.
Today's students are more tech-savvy than ever. Choosing the right classroom presentation products is important for teaching this tech generation.
Campus emergency operations plans should be evaluated to ensure that they are three-dimensional and will function during chaotic situations.
How can colleges and universities ensure a happy search outcome?
Hard surfaces have a place on your school's floors. How do you choose the right material for the right application and walk away with the most impact?
Many institutions of higher learning are revisiting, revising, or, for the first time, developing lockdown protocols.
The University of Cincinnati continues to explore how to strengthen the bonds that allow students to look into the faces of friends instead of so many strangers on a big college campus.
Advances in windows and window coverings mean that campus facilities can be outfitted for optimum benefits.
There is perhaps no better way to attract the best and brightest students than to gain their trust, respect, and confidence by earning an A+ on safety.
The ups and downs of residence hall construction are clearly shown in College Planning & Management's 11th annual survey of completed projects: The cost per square foot and the cost per bed are up; the size of the projects and space per bed are down.
Implementing a comprehensive and realistic strategy can reduce the chances of a weapons assault on your campus.
For the first time, a device that evolved from a cell phone ancestor will provide a reasonable alternative for a laptop. Convergence is most certainly in sight.
More than a place to do your business, restrooms and locker rooms have elevated their status. Are your johns keeping up with the Joneses?
Establishing a prioritized schedule for fire inspections on your campus allows for the best use of resources.
Nobody wants increased construction costs. Establishing a sound approach up front can help avoid surprises while eliminating or minimizing extra financial expenditures.
Master planning for the ongoing stewardship of your campus helps to create a valuable, efficient, and timeless sense of place.
A thin skin — your building's envelope — separates outside from in. How can you avoid common pitfalls in its design, even when the climate is extreme?
Have you heard the one about colleges using iPods as a teaching tool? Better listen in, because students certainly are.
Precast concrete construction offers so many benefits that campus administrators cannot afford to not educate themselves about it.
Specialized software applications called <em>Content Management Systems</em> (CMSs) facilitate the development, storage, and publication of Web content.
Cell phones are here whether students and staff bring their own or you provide them. What's the latest word on the wireless chat?
College and university officials know they can't just hope for the best should a pandemic attack sweep the country. But that doesn't mean every plan is a good one.
Rising to the challenge to improve service while managing costs, campus administrators are increasingly outsourcing non-educational functions to private-sector consultants.
A tough-as-nails monolithic dome graces North Texas Central College's FSB Center, a performing arts venue enhanced by the dome's unique features.
Renting out the campus in the summer can be lucrative, but make sure you can afford to make the offer.
Meeting the acoustic and amplification needs of vocalists and instrumentalists requires flexibility and planning for current and future technologies.
The care and feeding of presidents emeriti who want to remain involved is similar to the challenge confronting a tightrope walker.
When faced with limited funding, sharing facilities is one way that colleges and universities can stretch their resources.
A carefully planned and implemented cleaning strategy adds value to your campus.
When it comes to choosing residence hall flooring, is it possible for administrators to have all their criteria met?
Following these steps allowed administrators at Brandeis University to implement a signage program that's been well received.
Colleges and universities face special IAQ challenges that go beyond the basics.