Developing and implementing maintenance programs in facility operations allows you to guide your operation toward success.
Wireless security technology offers a viable safety option for college campuses.
The University of Cincinnati's new Power Center demonstrates that a functional and utilitarian facility can also be architecturally intriguing.
Asset management technology can satisfy federal financial reporting needs for state universities while providing financial benefits. So why isn't everyone using it?
The National Fire Protection Association has voted to include electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers.
A well-prepared facilities master plan is a valuable document to the success of an institution.
Focusing on a few core points can improve the outcome of presentations, and thus, the very effectiveness of how much we can affect the lives of others in our work.
Workforce needs must be intimately connected to education and training as identified by employers. Community colleges are stepping forward to make this connection.
Certification programs help facility personnel make wise green choices when it comes to products and equipment.
Whatever your situation, learning to impart your valuable knowledge to others can improve your ability to make a difference in the world of higher education.
on that old floor? Forget it! Activity classes demand specialty flooring. School budgets need flexibility. Is there a floor that can handle every move?
More students seek employment on campus but are you in position to hire them?
This new facility is designed to attract research talent and facilitate collaboration between public academic research, private for-profit science and medical products developers.
RecycleMania is a six-year-old recycling contest that's sweeping the nation, as evidenced by the fact that this year's contest included 93 schools from 33 states.
Lately, the media has carried numerous articles about the Avian Flu. Articles that I have read focused largely on reports of new cases.
The future of our way of life will be determined in American college classrooms. Should safety, order and discipline be lacking, we will clearly not fare as well.
A staple in office environments, task chairs, computer tables and other ergonomic furniture allows comfort while avoiding injuries. Are students ready for ergonomic equipment in their environment?
For many, a drive on Chicago's famed Lake Shore Drive is an architectural adventure.
Millennial students are used to communicating with others through technological devices. Why not use one of their favorites — television — for campus communications?
Today, our students often require a higher level of service because they have grown up in a time where everything is new, improved, faster, more flavorful and can all be accessed in many different locations.
Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.
The hot way to cool in Europe, displacement ventilation has found a niche in the K-12 market. Is the technology ready to graduate to higher education?
Let the voices of the past provide lessons to help you avoid potential pitfalls of emergency preparedness and response.
A Web search for college or university construction standards reveals a wide range of guidelines and specifications.
During a renovation or new construction, it may be tempting to cut costs in locker areas in favor of thesefront-of-the-gym” features, but that can be a big mistake.
It's hip. It's growing. And it comes with a list of advantages most budget directors would drool over. But is design-build the right path for your next construction project?
Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.
Colleges and universities face daunting challenges as to where, and how, to expand as they struggle to accommodate increasing enrollments.
Planning and anticipating needs are the foundations for successful facility management budgeting.
A properly internalized tactical site survey process can dramatically reduce the number of hazards on campus while instilling a more natural awareness among staff regarding safety.
A properly internalized tactical site survey process can dramatically reduce the number of hazards on campus while instilling a more natural awareness among staff regarding safety.
Outdoor green areas on campus are becoming learning environments for today's generation of wireless students.
Energy bills got you down? Looking for answers and alternatives? College Planning & Management explores solutions from building automation to alternative energy sources.
Consistent signage is key to way finding and developing an identity on your campus.
Don't look up. Today's smarter, safer, greener buildings get their services from the floor. If flexibility is what you're after in your next new or remodeled construction, check out what's underfoot.
Advances in computer technology and usage increasingly blur the line between work and home.
Your Facilities staff has an important role to play in fire prevention and preparedness on campus.
Too many scandals abound in college sports today because of a lack of institutional control.
By planning in advance for the situations that are likely to arise, campus law enforcement officials can create efficient operations that provide the safe and smooth visits that we all desire.