Designers face challenges when selecting residence hall flooring. It must be attractive, durable enough to withstand regular move-ins and move-outs, as well as being safe and easy to maintain. What options are working?
More than 50 percent of respondents to a recent CP&M survey indicated that the deferred maintenance backlog on their campus is critical — and getting worse. Here’s a look at one institution that is treading water with its deferred maintenance backlog and another that is beginning to make headway.
Deliberate, collaborative spaces can act as an attractor for a university, making these buildings a financially beneficial academic and community asset. Arizona State University is finding success with its new College Avenue Commons project.
A unique public-private partnership between Clemson University and Adobe has resulted in a model that has carried over to more than 40 schools throughout the country.
Bristol Community College achieves holistic sustainability on a cold-climate campus.
Can your college or university survive a disaster?
A well-crafted, well-rehearsed crisis communications plan can keep people, property and your school's reputation safe.
Recruitment and retention in the midst of moving.
Staying abreast of technologies must involve keeping our staff trained in them.
Do your research to ensure that your custodial staff has the right equipment to efficiently do their jobs.
In May of 2016 the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice issued guidance to schools regarding transgender students. The “Dear Colleague” letter outlined obligations and explained how they would evaluate a school’s compliance.
Montgomery County Community College, with the help and participation of its surrounding community, has transformed a former energy generating station into a vibrant and green learning facility.
Do your homework before installing pervious pavement.
Williams College is developing a solar energy project with its surrounding community.
Delivering a finished building is a difficult, complicated process. From innovative financing to construction management partnerships, colleges and universities have tools to make project delivery a little easier.