Features


construction management

Do You Deliver?

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.

access control security on college and university campuses

Access Control Final Exam

The challenge of access control security on college and university campuses is a daily concern for administrators.

School designed with health in mind

Healthy Buildings by Design

The benefits for students, teacher and other occupants are too compelling to ignore.

indoor air quality on campus

Healthy Buildings and IAQ

Facilities managers must often consider green options for dealing with common indoor hazards and contaminants, including mold, asbestos, lead, pests and more.

Greenest building

A Living Building

Hampshire College opens one of the greenest buildings in the world.

school construction project

Nailed It This Summer

Now that projects are finished and occupied, it is time to review the lessons learned and the process by which capital projects are planned, budgeted, funded and delivered.

Fun and colorful school classroom

Schools Should be Fun Places

The effects of design, lighting, and color in learning environments.

campus library

Designing Today's Academic Libraries

No facility has so rapidly evolved in purpose in recent years than the campus library. Here's a look at the role light, color and design have on these changing spaces.

Bringing classrooms into the digital age

Technology-Assisted Curriculum

Bringing classrooms into the digital age.

Higher Ed new construction

The Right Stuff

Many variables go into choosing materials and systems for your new buildings. How do facility managers find the right balance?

green flooring material

Friendly Flooring

When selecting flooring materials and designs for new or renovation projects, don't forget to factor in ADA compliance in order to assurance safety and accessibility for all.

Updated campus facade from the street

Not Just a Pretty Face

Enlivening and updating facilities' façades not only improves visual first impressions, but also can increase energy efficiency, add lighting and design coherence, and have a positive impact on the bottom line.

School Flooring

Higher Marks for School Floors

Trends in cost-effective and sustainable flooring.

School Exterior: Kennedy-Curry Middle School

Appearance Does Matter

Good exterior design can "celebrate" the school.

Harry Potter themed Culinary Services

Magic and Muggles at MSU

A creative event coordinated by the Culinary Services department invited Harry Potter fans to gather at Michigan State's historical dining hall to honor the classic series.

Intelligent Buildings

Intelligent Buildings

Integrated BAS Technology Enables Schools to Improve Energy Efficiency.

audio enhancement systems

Did You Hear Me?

Using audio enhancement systems in the classroom.

class presentation tools

Teachnology Tools

New technology seems to be constantly moving the goalposts for best in class presentation tools.

Building Controls

Get Smart

Building systems are acting more and more like social media, getting smarter, driving energy savings and customer satisfaction. Are you #connected?

classroom acoustics and audiovisual design

Active Learning and Case Study Classrooms

Evolving classroom styles drive acoustics and audiovisual design.