Performing arts spaces are evolving into acoustically advanced, interdisciplinary hubs of campus activity.
Today's up-and-coming class of new facilities managers must combine practical knowledge of established methods of maintenance with increased technological options, leadership skills and a customer-focused mindset. It's a challenging balance, and one that current professionals say takes time and focus to achieve.
Expert advice on sorting through flooring options for food preparation and service areas.
UNH futures flow with porous approaches to pavements.
Advancement success depends on being an effective CEO.
Certain colleges and universities across the country are making plans in 2014 to expand their campus footprint and acquire more real estate. The question is, how do they carefully manage the potential challenges and risks, and implement a successful and efficient plan?
Bring facility departments to the next level with solid training and preparation of supervisory personnel.
Avoid maintenance nightmares by claiming a spot at the design table.
The digital delivery of information across campus is facilitated by the proliferation of innovative video screens.
Here are success stories and insights as to what makes for a successful transportation program.
As Congress moves nearer to the 2014 mid-term election, some effort is underway in both chambers to find common ground on less controversial issues.
Basements and underground real estate are evolving from mechanical rooms and storage zones to fully functional, vibrant campus spaces.
A look at intrusion detection and protection systems.
It's hard to overstate the importance of effective campus lighting. At institutions of all types and sizes, lighting is a key consideration.
Adaptive technologies help students with disabilities fully engage in campus life.
Tips on keeping the actions and message of fire prevention and safety in the forefront of campus communications.
Fear can reduce the ability of students and campus employees to save lives.
A Paul Smith's College professor takes sustainability beyond the classroom.
Observations on the little things that impact day-to-day performance.
Want sophomores to stay? Send them away as freshmen.
Today's options for building exteriors vary widely from traditional brick. An expanded palette of materials offers vivid color and texture choices to architects and designers.
Arizona State University has developed a comprehensive solar program.
Identifying and removing common environmental hazards that can lurk throughout facilities are vital actions in maintaining a healthy campus.
An innovative program allows motivated high school students to get a head start on their college careers.
Don't cut corners on the inclusion and inspection of fire extinguishers.
Insist on best practices for a sound financial footing.
Integrating Crime prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts into master planning and design is one demonstrated way to create an overall safe campus.
A variety of technology options are ensuring that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students receive the best training and real-world experience before embarking on their careers.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, President Obama announced his proposed 2015 Fiscal Year Budget. In recent years, the President’s budget has become more of a ritual than a reality. Maybe better described as a White House wish list. Though required by statute, these budgets are usually dead on arrival and until last year, nothing was ever resolved quickly or on time.
...out of mind. That's what most people -- facility managers included -- think about their roofs, until there’s a problem. Informed choices and diligent maintenance could extend the usefulness of one of your school's biggest assets. Can you stretch the life your roof 20 years or beyond?
An EMS should be part of a comprehensive communications strategy.