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Penn State sells two closing campuses for $6.25 million as it reduces real estate footprint

The Shenango and Wilkes-Barre properties are the first of seven Commonwealth Campuses slated for closure to be sold, as Penn State weighs sale proceeds against operating costs...

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Facility Planning

Planning for relevance: How institutional strategy should shape campus investment

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Maintenance & Operations

Durham schools approve $1.1 million in boiler replacements as federal funds near expiration

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Funding

University of Maine faces $19 million budget gap amid enrollment pressures, deferred maintenance

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Video

Video: University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

Learning Resources

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School districts are facing growing pressure to modernize facilities while navigating tight budgets, approval delays and rising construction costs. The result? Projects that run...

Aug. 6, 2026

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Aug. 25, 2026

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Planning & Design

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Renovation

How strategic construction phasing can reduce disruption during school renovations

As aging schools undergo increasingly complex renovations, early planning can help districts keep students in class, maintain critical spaces, control costs, and protect the learning...

Sept. 19, 2026

The Mountain at Mullin Park Fly-Through Tour

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Video: Pepperdine University's Mountain at Mullin Park

Experience a virtual walkthrough of The Mountain at Mullin Park, Pepperdine University’s state-of-the-art athletics and student life complex featuring a 3,600-seat arena, wellness...

Sept. 14, 2026

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Planning & Design

Why student health centers are becoming essential campus infrastructure

As colleges and universities confront growing mental health, chronic health, and wellbeing needs, a new generation of student health centers is integrating medical care, counseling...

Sept. 9, 2026

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Renovation

UCSF selects Suffolk, CO Architects for 261,000-square-foot Mission Bay education and dental center

The progressive design-build project will transform an existing life sciences building into a new home for the UCSF School of Dentistry and a shared education center for students...

Sept. 8, 2026

Construction

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Flooring & Carpeting

New Jersey schools face new mercury-flooring requirements beginning Dec. 1

A new state law establishes testing, monitoring, reporting, and removal requirements for certain mercury-containing floors, turning a long-standing indoor air quality concern ...

Sept. 10, 2026

Construction

BD+C ranks top K-12 architecture, engineering, and construction firms for 2026

The latest Giants 400 rankings identify the firms generating the most revenue from K-12 school projects, offering a snapshot of the companies most active in the education facilities...

Sept. 8, 2026

HVAC

Tulsa schools face 185 HVAC work orders as district plans $67.8 million in system upgrades

Cooling problems were reported at 62 Tulsa Public Schools campuses as extreme heat strained aging equipment, underscoring the challenge of keeping existing systems operating while...

Sept. 2, 2026

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Maintenance & Operations

HVAC problems put school maintenance pressures in focus as students return

Cooling failures in Wake County and Houston are disrupting classrooms as districts elsewhere commit millions of dollars to repairs or confront large deferred-maintenance backlogs...

Aug. 26, 2026

Facilities Management

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Maintenance & Operations

New ASTM guide recommends annual inspections of school gym equipment

Sept. 17, 2026

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Facility Planning

More than 900 University of Utah dorm beds sit empty after housing expansion

Sept. 3, 2026

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Maintenance & Operations

Montgomery County schools face $3 billion maintenance backlog as new year begins

Aug. 24, 2026

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Business & Finance

Declining enrollment reshapes school construction and facilities planning in the D.C. region

Aug. 18, 2026

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Energy

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

53 school districts serving 2 million students develop new indoor air quality plans

Facilities, environmental health, operations, and sustainability leaders in 25 states will receive technical assistance from the USGBC to create district-specific IAQ plans addressing...

Sept. 17, 2026

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Sustainability Initiatives

UC Santa Cruz adds 12 EV charging ports to support fleet electrification

Four DC fast-charging ports and eight Level 2 ports at the university’s Central Heating Plant will primarily serve campus fleet vehicles while expanding public charging access...

Sept. 11, 2026

Aerial view of Virginia middle school with massive solar panel array.

Green Schools

Roanoke schools use $2.55 million in outside funding for Virginia’s first K-12 solar microgrids

Battery storage at two high schools will strengthen emergency shelter operations while Roanoke City Public Schools continues a broader solar strategy aimed at lowering energy ...

Sept. 8, 2026

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Windows

Innovative diagonal photovoltaic façade enhances George Mason University's net-zero campus

George Mason University partnered with Stantec to create a visually striking, high-performance photovoltaic façade at Fuse, transforming renewable energy into a core architectural...

Aug. 20, 2026

Maintenance & Operations

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Maintenance & Operations

The ROI of cleaning strategies for schools and universities

A well-structured cleaning program improves indoor air quality, extends asset lifespan, mitigates safety hazards, and enhances campus perception, demonstrating that cleaning is...

Aug. 13, 2026

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June 1, 2026

Maintenance & Operations

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Nov. 7, 2025

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The Hidden Risks of VoIP for Emergency Phones in Government and Education Facilities

The switch to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become commonplace, especially in schools and universities. It makes sense: VoIP offers cost savings, flexibility, and streamlined...

Sept. 1, 2025

Safety & Security

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Safety & Security

How risk assessments can guide smarter school security investments

Before buying cameras, access controls, or other security systems, schools should assess vulnerabilities, establish priorities, and match improvements to available funding.

Sept. 16, 2026

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Science, Laboratory & Research Facilities

Designing for unlimited possibilities: Drone and robotics facilities

Universities are transforming unused spaces into advanced robotics labs to support drone and robot testing, training, and research, preparing students for emerging careers in ...

Aug. 27, 2026

Safety & Security

Relationships at the heart of safety: How Edgewood High modernized campus preparedness

A Madison, Wisconsin high school strengthened campus safety with wearable, location-aware alert badges that support everyday communication and emergency response without sacrificing...

Aug. 18, 2026

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Safety & Security

Student wounded in shooting at Georgia’s Warner Robins High School

A ninth-grade student was injured and another student was taken into custody after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Houston County school.

Aug. 13, 2026

Penn State sells two closing campuses for $6.25 million as it reduces real estate footprint

Planning for relevance: How institutional strategy should shape campus investment

Durham schools approve $1.1 million in boiler replacements as federal funds near expiration

University of Maine faces $19 million budget gap amid enrollment pressures, deferred maintenance

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From the 2026 Educational Interiors Showcase: Fieldstone Middle School Renovations Project

How strategic construction phasing can reduce disruption during school renovations

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Learning Resources

The Facilities Gap: Budget, Delays and the Road Ahead for School Districts

The overlooked pane: Where glass does more than you think

How MadisonWater Stopped a University's Next $1.2M Water Disaster

Improve School Safety and Emergency Response with Key Control

Planning & Design

How strategic construction phasing can reduce disruption during school renovations

Video: Pepperdine University's Mountain at Mullin Park

Why student health centers are becoming essential campus infrastructure

UCSF selects Suffolk, CO Architects for 261,000-square-foot Mission Bay education and dental center

Construction

New Jersey schools face new mercury-flooring requirements beginning Dec. 1

BD+C ranks top K-12 architecture, engineering, and construction firms for 2026

Tulsa schools face 185 HVAC work orders as district plans $67.8 million in system upgrades

HVAC problems put school maintenance pressures in focus as students return

Facilities Management

New ASTM guide recommends annual inspections of school gym equipment

More than 900 University of Utah dorm beds sit empty after housing expansion

Montgomery County schools face $3 billion maintenance backlog as new year begins

Declining enrollment reshapes school construction and facilities planning in the D.C. region

Current Issue

Energy

53 school districts serving 2 million students develop new indoor air quality plans

UC Santa Cruz adds 12 EV charging ports to support fleet electrification

Roanoke schools use $2.55 million in outside funding for Virginia’s first K-12 solar microgrids

Innovative diagonal photovoltaic façade enhances George Mason University's net-zero campus

Maintenance & Operations

The ROI of cleaning strategies for schools and universities

Designing Schools That Perform Beyond the Classroom

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The Hidden Risks of VoIP for Emergency Phones in Government and Education Facilities

Safety & Security

How risk assessments can guide smarter school security investments

Designing for unlimited possibilities: Drone and robotics facilities

Relationships at the heart of safety: How Edgewood High modernized campus preparedness

Student wounded in shooting at Georgia’s Warner Robins High School