As the construction boom in the education sector continues, school districts find themselves facing a roller coaster bid market characterized by unprecedented, unpredicted cost escalation.
The public's first impression of your community schools could very well spell the difference between success and failure of the next bond issue.
Interior designers and floor manufacturers talk about new and conventional school flooring materials.
A look at the issues that school districts face when considering the choices for the school building envelope.
Be sure to consider the wide array of safety hazards out there, rather than be misled by thechicken little” mentality so commonplace in our media-driven society.
Using Homeland Security funding, the State of Wisconsin has created a train-the-trainer program to improve school crisis preparedness.
Using Homeland Security funding, the State of Wisconsin has created a train-the-trainer program to improve school crisis preparedness.
It is important (and your legal responsibility) to make sure that your school is physically accessible to disabled individuals.
What does acutting-edge” school look like? Here are two examples — one recognized for meeting educational needs and one for meeting a design challenge.
For me, School Building Week made the month a great one. Having been involved since its inception 14 years ago, I have watched this program grow from an idea to a national celebration.
Program, not arbitrary space goals, should determine how much space you provide in your schools. But do keep one thing in mind. If you build a school with 1970 space in the year 2010, you're already 40 years out of sync.
For about a quarter of the student body, the test scores were significantly down. A review indicated that in almost every case, these were students who, in past years, would have taken courses in the wood and metal shops. Now they were taking extra math a
Distance learning without the school experience may not be the answer. But add the Web and distance learning opportunities to student experiences in a more traditional school setting and you have just opened up the world.
Every year, close to 20,000 men, women, and children fall out of bleachers and suffer injuries. Sometimes, a fall victim dies. Are your bleachers safe enough?
Both public and private schools of high quality make safety their first priority.
Adaptive reuse provides a viable alternative to renovation and addition or new construction for the K-12 market.
Modular construction, both temporary and permanent, has become an increasingly attractive option for many school districts for a number of reasons.
Investing a small amount of money to keep things in running condition will result in large savings for districts and better grades for students.
How principals and manufacturers are working to protect school restrooms from students.
Is it possible for schools — specifically window and door elements — to look good and offer protection at the same time?