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Michigan study says its schools need $22.8 billion in repairs and renovations

The School Finance Research Foundation said $22.8 billion would bring Michigan school facilities "to a common standard of health, safety, and wellness through the year 2033."

Leonardo Elementary is one of three schools in the Middletown district that could be closed.

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Boston committee votes to close 4 schools

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New Construction

Tennessee university announces plans for engineering building

The $15 million facility at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, is expected to open in 2026.

March 26, 2025

Rendering of plans for the Tiffin University Residential Village.

Housing & Residence Halls

Tiffin University in Ohio plans student housing construction

The Tiffin University Residential Village will provide living space for about 450 students.

March 20, 2025

Housing & Residence Halls

216-bed residence hall planned at Charleston Southern University

The 52,000-square-foot facility is set to open on the Charleston, South Carolina, campus in 2026.

March 18, 2025

The University of Delaware is planning a new facility that would replace the existing home for the Lerner College of Business and Economics.

Planning & Design

$71.5 million gift will help University of Delaware build business school facility

The donation from alumni Robert and Kathleen Siegfried will enable construction of a new home for the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics.

March 18, 2025

Construction

The Loudoun County school board has voted not to let the local power utility install above-ground power lines near Rock Ridge High School.

Fire & Life Safety

Virginia district denies permission for power lines near two of its schools

The Loudoun County board says above-ground power lines raise too many health and safety concerns.

March 27, 2025

Gymnasium roof collapse at North Medford High School.

Fire & Life Safety

Gymnasium at Oregon high school will be demolished after roof collapse

Snow accumulation on the roof of North Medford High School's gym is being blamed for the collapse.

Feb. 13, 2025

Business & Finance

Wake County (North Carolina) schools concerned about tariffs' effect on school construction

Tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are likely to make school construction more costly.

Feb. 13, 2025

Furniture & Furnishings

Inside: Furniture

Georgia district allots millions for school furnitureThe DeKalb County (Georgia) school board has approved a $7 million expenditure for furniture in its school buildings and other...

Feb. 7, 2025

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Business & Finance

Homeowners in Wisconsin sue in effort to join different school district

April 1, 2025

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Villanova University is merging with nearby Rosemont College

April 1, 2025

Facilities Management

St. Louis area Catholic school will close because of low enrollment

March 28, 2025

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Norfolk, Virginia, board says it will put together plan for closing schools

March 26, 2025

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0225 American School & University January-February 2025

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Mold shuts down middle school library in Massachusetts

Tests detected elevated mold levels in the library at Monomoy Regional Middle School in Chatham.

Feb. 13, 2025

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Knowledge Center: HVAC and IAQ

Good indoor air quality in a school facility is dependent on a properly functioning HVAC system.

Feb. 7, 2025

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Survey of teachers finds widespread concern over classroom air quality

The Clean Air Survey of North American Educators found that only 36% of teachers in the United States and 13% in Canada rate the air quality in their classrooms as "good" or "...

Jan. 29, 2025

Facilities Management

Students from mold-contaminated New Jersey elementary have been moved to a college campus

Kean University in Union, N.J., will provide classrooms for the rest of the academic year for students from Hannah Caldwell Elementary in Union.

Nov. 18, 2024

Maintenance & Operations

Maintenance & Operations

University of Houston says deferred maintenance needs top $700 million

Deferred maintenance needs in 2024 have risen 35% since 2020, university says.

Dec. 16, 2024

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Oct. 4, 2024

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