Higher Ed


Improving Line-of-Sight Viewing in Computer Labs

Maintaining a clear line of sight in computer labs helps students and instructors see each other, which is especially important for visual learners and lip readers.

Replacement Windows Define the Newly Renovated Fiterman Hall

Replacing windows in a corporate office building turned academic building required much planning and testing. The result clearly proves that it was well worth the effort.

A Healthy Approach to Fitness Center Security

Here are ways to keep your fitness centers secure while maintaining an inviting atmosphere.

Child's Play

How to Maintain Your Masonry Facade

Masonry facade maintenance is commonly viewed as an unimportant preventive measure or an optional project, especially when compared to other maintenance issues. However, maintaining facades reduces potential facade, building systems and interior finish re

The Evolving Doorframe

A doorframe is a doorframe is a doorframe, right? Wrong. There are actually many factors that can influence your choice.

Deferred Maintenance Strategies You Must Try

Think deferred maintenance is a hopeless headache? These fellow administrators have found a host of cures -- all available over the counter.

Keeping Cool

When the heat is on, white roofs look -- and act -- cool.

Do You Need an Energy Master Plan?

Your campus may already have a facilities master plan, but have you considered how having a comprehensive energy plan could pay off?

Changing the Rules

Academic scientists and architects redesign how science education is delivered.

Will Classrooms Disappear?

We keep hearing about how the Internet and Virtual Reality will transform education. But how will they change classrooms and lecture halls? Far from eliminating them, technology will make them more versatile than ever.

Parking Structures and the Space Race

Cars, cars, everywhere, but not a place to park? If this is the story at your campus, College Planning & Management may have the solution to your parking problems.

Buy Now, Buy Later

Multiyear furniture contracts are increasing in popularity because they offer something for everyone.

Card Access Know-How

When it comes to your card access system, the more you know, the more you can accomplish -- as these tips demonstrate.

Managing Housing With Advanced Technology

The latest campus housing software makes life easier in university housing departments.

Because One Day the Emergency Will Be Real...

Disaster drills provide colleges and universities valuable training for the day when the emergency is a reality.

Trends in Interior Environments

Address your present and future furniture needs by understanding interior design trends.

The Sports Floor Score

In many ways, it's the foundation of your athletics program -- the floor of your gymnasium. When it's time for a new one, what should you consider?

Master Planning: The Never Ending Story

Campus master planning has changed -- from a one-time event to a continuous process. What has made this possible? Modern technology is one answer.

Trends in Interior Environments

Address your present and future furniture needs by understanding interior design trends.

Maximizing Hard Floor Maintenance

The appropriate care and maintenance of hard surface floors ensures long life cycles and inviting spaces

Wireless Andrew

On a sunny day, laptop users at Carnegie Mellon University can carry out sophisticated research while lounging around a campus courtyard. They simply log onto the Internet by way of a wireless network.

Six Steps to Grounds Maintenance Master Planning

Master planning that incorporates grounds maintenance can lower maintenance costs and create a campus of enduring beauty.

Smart Classrooms Require Smart Planning

To equip classrooms optimized for the Information Age, you need to consider flooring, wiring, furniture and more.

Handy Cash on Campus

Independent ATMs on college campuses, often operated by the institution, are providing students with a greater level of service while potentially boosting bookstore and other business revenue.

The New Wave of Community College Partnerships

Community colleges are implementing unique partnerships that further their reputations, offerings and facilities -- all without busting their budgets.

This Way Out

New technology in life safety lighting and exit signs provides a safe haven – at reduced cost.

Coping With the Crunch

Residence halls filled to overflowing may sound like a dream come true to some administrators but, for facilities managers, it can be a nightmare. Here's how several cope with the problem of where to stash the extra students.

Weaving an Integrated Information Web

Finally, the technologies managing different university databases have begun to work together in single, integrated systems.

2000 Construction Report

Colleges and universities are growing, with $7.2 billion in construction to be completed and $7.25 billion to be started this year alone.

Specifying, Installing and Maintaining Built-Up and Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems

Here's how you can assure high-quality performance and durability.

Tug of War

Students want residence hall furniture that offers a comfortable, attractive, homelike environment. Housing managers want residence hall furniture that offers long life. Is it possible to satisfy both?

How to Prioritize and Complete Renovation Projects

Following some simple, yet critical, steps can greatly facilitate both the prioritizing and completion of renovation projects.

How to Select Replacement Windows

Your window replacement project can be more easily completed with the help of a Window Selection Guide and these 11 tips.

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