May 11, 2008

Old Buildings, New Life 

By Charles R. Smith

Schools can cost-effectively upgrade their existing science facilities, offering similar technologies as found in new buildings....

A School for the 21st Century 

By George Luaces

Thanks to a public-private partnership, Niagara Falls High School is a forward-thinking high school built without raising taxes....

Buildings of Distinction 

By Jim Draheim

What makes a signature building, and how can school and university administrators create one?...

Mapping the Campus 

By Kenneth J. Stigner

Soft-copy technology helps schools create visual records of their campus, land and properties....

Sharing Space 

By Frederick W. Gore

Flexibility is an essential component in the design of multipurpose school performing-arts centers....

Fixing it Right 

By Richard A. Henry

A detailed plan can help schools set the right priorities for modernization projects....

Red-Carpet Treatment: The 12th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

by Joe Agron

Colleges and universities not only are spending more on new housing construction, but also are ensuring that residents have plenty of space and amenities....

Building on Community 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools that share their facilities with the public can strengthen bonds with the neighborhood they serve....

Musical Chairs 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools perfect their game by specifying classroom furniture that will last, is flexible and is appropriate for the students using it....

Building for the Boom: The 27th Annual Official Education Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

With enrollment at an all-time high and building repair needs escalating, spending on education construction rocketed to new heights in 2000....

Facility Planning: Designing for Change 

By Pamela Loeffelman

Spaces need to be designed with flexible furniture that allows for changing configurations and uses....

Out of the Cobwebs 

Mike Kennedy

Schools are spinning new life into once-shuttered facilities to meet growing space demands....

Top Ten: Facility Design and Planning Solutions 

Mike Kennedy

As schools build and renovate facilities at a record pace, planners are incorporating features that recognize the evolving needs of the 21st-century student....

Top Ten: Issues Impacting School Administrators 

Mike Kennedy

Despite a wide range of differences, most districts across the nation grapple with similar facilities and business challenges....

Top Ten: Issues Impacting College Administrators 

Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities vary in size and offerings, but most have to confront similar facilities and business challenges....

An Open Door 

By Mike Kennedy

Often taken for granted, lockers in school facilities are attracting increased attention....

Getting Organized 

By Clyde Henry and Robert Gibson

A clear plan for designing and building facilities can help schools avoid unforeseen costs and complications....

Not an Exact Science 

By Mike Fraser

A school or university should seek wide-ranging input to create labs specially designed for its curriculum....

The Art of Renovating Science Facilities 

By Michael Smyser

Colleges and universities can avoid renovation pitfalls by realistically evaluating their buildings....

Beneath the Surface 

By Forrest Erickson

Subsurface analysis takes the guesswork out of a building project and can save time and money....

Choosing the Right Path 

By Cheryl Humann

Before deciding how to design and build their facilities, schools should determine which method fits their unique needs.Schools districts across the nation...

Managing Projects Online 

By J. Mark Andersen, Kathy Cheak and John Jurewicz

Web-based project management is coming to a university near you - maybe even your own....

Plotting a Path 

By Cheryl Humann and Umang Taylor

Budget modeling and early cost estimating help schools control spending on construction projects....

Putting a Team Together 

By John Murph

Construction management firms can provide expertise and experience that most in-house staffs won't have....

Raising Money, Winning Votes 

By Gayle Morrison

For success at the ballot box, schools need to have the right people running their campaigns....

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