Features


capturing rainwater

Catching the Rain

An innovative installation on the Carrier Dome is diverting rainwater into a usable commodity.

California Building Codes

California Coding

A slew of new California building codes came on line this summer. What does this mean for the Golden State and the rest of the country?

Building Envelope

The Building Envelope: A Guide To Determining Problems

When you know what's wrong with a building envelope, you can make repairs and once again have a facility that is watertight, safe and energy efficient.

Maximizing Open Space

Maximizing Open Space Within a City Campus

Master planning is imperative for any institution that expects its needs will grow and evolve in the future in order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of every space, program and investment.

Security Technology

The Right Security Technology for the Job

Technology can help protect people and property on a university campus. Too often, though, schools have the wrong technology.

Functional Pool Design

What's Cool in Pools

New design trends are making pools more functional and cost-effective.

energy savings

Is It Hot In Here?

Or is it just you? Internal air quality and comfort are more than just temperature. Whether your school is pushing the envelope or making small changes, there are many ways to keep building occupants happy and energy bills in control.

Communication Tools

Communication Tools: Meeting Expectations

With effective and timely communication vital to all campus constituents, the right tools must be planned, in place and operating smoothly.

Security fencing

Exterior Security Measures

The correct fencing system may require elements unique to your campus.

athletic facility construction

New Look, New Logic

Often, the most cost-effective route to a state-of-the-art facility involves the adaptation and reorganization of existing spaces.

Campus fencing

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

Campus fencing serves many different functions, be it to enhance landscaping or visual identity, for safety, noise reduction and privacy, or directing traffic. There are any number of types of fencing and other amenities to consider when site planning on campus.

Energy Benchmarking

Using Energy Benchmarking to Reap Savings

Here's how energy benchmarking is helping some school districts reduce energy consumption, thereby gaining energy savings. It may be just the tool your district needs.

Career Services

Career Services: The Times, They Are A-Changin'

College and university career service offices are changing to meet new expectations.

Campus Ballpark

A Campus Ballpark, A Community Asset

Curtis Granderson Stadium, the new $10-million ballpark for the UIC Flames, is designed to be a ballpark that redefines what a collegiate athletic facility can provide a team, a campus and a larger community.

Advanced UC Phone Systems

Advanced UC Phone Systems

Changing the way schools communicate by using a Unified Communications business phone system.

School Security Technologies

School Security Technologies

Improving school security with visitor monitoring and management software.

Sustainable Purchasing for Schools

Sustainable Purchasing for Schools

This recently released guide provides a host of tools and resources for administrators, teachers and parents concerned with making healthy purchasing decisions that are good for students and the school environment.

Higher-Ed Procurement

Mentoring: An Effective Component of Talent Development

Talent development is essential in today's purchasing environment.

Cooperative Purchasing

Cooperative Purchasing

How schools are using it to upgrade security.

campus environment

Campus as Place

Furman University has received recognition for its commitment to its campus environment, most recently as a model for arboreta in the Southeast and across the nation.