An energy strategy implemented by Eastern Illinois University in 1993 offers a blueprint for substantial savings on utility costs
No one thinks about plumbing until something goes wrong, right? Here are plumbing tips from people who never take their eyes off the pipes.
No one dreamed this inner-city college would find itself in the middle of an emergency like 9/11. But those in charge quickly learned they weren't helpless to prevent even larger dollar losses down the line.
Atlanta's Agnes Scott College is staying competitive in the marketplace and preparing for the future by blending the college's history and traditions with a sound and carefully crafted vision for the future.
A decade or so ago, when college administrators outfitted classrooms with computers, they had few furniture options. Not anymore
Electronic medical records help the staff at the University of Texas Health Services serve students
efficiently and collect data on the patient population.
Campuses are not the haven of security they once were. Fortunately, professional security consultants are monitoring change in order to keep campuses safe.
Here's why aluminum windows are an excellent choice for construction and renovation projects.
More and more academic buildings are being built with atriums that serve as campus landmarks. They also create a welcoming sense of place, as these two projects show.
Two different schools; one lot of land. How can the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College make their co-located campuses work?
Here's how Portland State University has brought broadband into its older residence halls.
Here's how to make it less difficult to get an apples-to-apples comparison of proposed work versus price when seeking bids on a proposed facilities condition audit.
Master planning is an important step in looking into replacing an existing mechanical system or planning for new construction.
News about doors and door hardware for use on campus.
Here are five attributes that, when well implemented, form the framework for successful relationships between college
administration and services companies.
Safety and security are year-round priorities at CUNY, thus reducing the risk of fires, accidents and injuries. Here's how it's done.
Managing the financial resources of a private college or university is always daunting. But managing them in a weaker economy requires a strategic plan and varied responses
Making early and thorough plans to replace their antiquated telephone system helped administrators at the University of Minnesota meet specific requirements.
While academic buildings serve a specific and necessary mission, it's important to remember that they also help define your campus image
Chair designer Richard Holbrook shares his thoughts about the process of creating an ergonomic chair series.
Administrators at Tuskegee University are choosing standing seam metal roofs because they are durable, long lasting and weathertight.
Planning and design decisions are critical for developing your campus, but a successful master plan also nutures the campus legacy for generations to come.
In this facility, the romantic old and the modern new complement and graciously contrast with one another, creating a sense of community.
A master plan helps community college administrators stay prepared for change and ready for immediate action as unexpected funding becomes available.
Statistics show a decline in fires in college and university residence halls. But experts warn against complacency, saying that the only sure way to prevent fires is constant vigilance.
Maintaining today's college and university libraries requires a big-picture approach and extensive communication among all users.
The dos and don'ts of protecting property and privacy at the same time.
Need a Web service that is a little bit smarter? Check out this one.
No digital technology so far has replicated paper's usability and familiarity.
What are today's students doing, and how should facilities change to accommodate their activities?
Administrators at Mars Hill College had many historic buildings that needed leaky roofs replaced without damaging the facilities.
Administrators are realizing the benefits of upgrading their energy infrastructure and using outsourcing energy management functions to outside experts.
How do you get donors to make lasting contributions to your institution?
It's easier than you think!
Aluminum-clad wood windows can mean a bright future for your school's maintenance and energy bills.
The guys buried in your warehouses know a thing or two about saving money. Take a look at how some campuses are shaping up how they ship out.