The cabling installed in the new ACES Building at the University of Texas-Austin supports desktop applications that aren't even on the market yet.
Cornell University is using old-fashioned lake water to cool 40 percent of the space in its central campus. Here's how.
Administrators at Indiana University wanted one software package that would integrate the MMS, CAD, CAFM and GIS, yet realized that individual systems were more practical than one integrated package. Here's what they did.
Facility managers at Ohio University used a performance contracting consultant to assist them in hiring an energy services company that could implement an energy conservation project.
During the past decade, colleges and universities have relied on time-tested strategies to return to the fundraising well more and more often.
The stadium is a tradition that doesn't have to be replaced. Master plan renovations are key to facility updates that accommodate more fans and generate additional revenue.
Traditional boundaries between campuses and their communities are blurred when academic institutions take on projects that revitalize downtown areas as well as provide new facilities.
Now that digital signatures and other innovations are giving them increased functionality, smart cards are finally poised to take on mag-stripe cards.
With a good business plan in place, building a new campus becomes less painful. But what should that good plan include?
It appears that administrators aren't planning and building to accommodate the demand for space needed through the next two decades.
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.
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.
Here are ways to keep your fitness centers secure while maintaining an inviting atmosphere.
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
A doorframe is a doorframe is a doorframe, right? Wrong. There are actually many factors that can influence your choice.
Think deferred maintenance is a hopeless headache? These fellow administrators have found a host of cures -- all available over the counter.
When the heat is on, white roofs look -- and act -- cool.
Your campus may already have a facilities master plan, but have you considered how having a comprehensive energy plan could pay off?
Academic scientists and architects redesign how science education is delivered.
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.
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.
Multiyear furniture contracts are increasing in popularity because they offer something for everyone.
When it comes to your card access system, the more you know, the more you can accomplish -- as these tips demonstrate.
The latest campus housing software makes life easier in university housing departments.
Disaster drills provide colleges and universities valuable training for the day when the emergency is a reality.
Address your present and future furniture needs by understanding interior design trends.
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?
Campus master planning has changed -- from a one-time event to a continuous process. What has made this possible? Modern technology is one answer.
Address your present and future furniture needs by understanding interior design trends.
The appropriate care and maintenance of hard surface floors ensures long life cycles and inviting spaces
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.
Master planning that incorporates grounds maintenance can lower maintenance costs and create a campus of enduring beauty.
To equip classrooms optimized for the Information Age, you need to consider flooring, wiring, furniture and more.
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.
Community colleges are implementing unique partnerships that further their reputations, offerings and facilities -- all without busting their budgets.
New technology in life safety lighting and exit signs provides a safe haven – at reduced cost.
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.