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Close-up of blue emergency station at university campus.
Colleges and universities are turning to DAS and ERCES systems to eliminate communication dead zones, support first responders, meet code requirements, and strengthen campus emergency...
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Aerial view of new student housing development in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Rendering of interior of renovated high school auditorium.
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Computer-generated rendering of new Jewish life center with several students walking near entryway stairs.
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Rendering of exterior of newly renovated Sam Houston State University Elliott T. Bowers Stadium.
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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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School glazing does far more than let in daylight—it can enhance aesthetics, improve acoustic comfort, and help create safer learning environments. Join this 30-minute webinar...
Aug. 25, 2026
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Thawed frozen pipes caused $1.2 million in damage to a university dorm. Discover how MadisonWater's smart leak detection system helps campuses automatically shut off water before...
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From visitor management to emergency lockdowns, K-12 schools rely on fast, controlled access to classrooms, offices, supplies, and equipment. But manual key systems—without accountabili...
June 3, 2026

Planning & Design

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Aerial view of newly renovated historic McIntire School at UVA.
The University of Virginia project combines the 86,200-square-foot Shumway Hall with a renovation of the 1917 Cobb Hall to create a larger business education precinct.
Aug. 6, 2026
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3D rendering of new elementary school in Fargo with several students walking outside building.
The new 78,460-square-foot school will consolidate three elementary campuses into one modern K–5 facility when it opens in 2028.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Discover how strategic library transformations, including zone-based layouts and centralizing student support services, can boost student engagement, reflect institutional values...
July 31, 2026
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This article explores how campus renovation projects can be strategically used to enhance student mental health by fostering connection, inclusivity, and access to nature, ultimately...
July 29, 2026

Construction

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At Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut, technical education students study how the building’s own infrastructure operates, giving them valuable real-world exposure to mechanical systems and construction strategies.
At Bullard-Havens Technical High School, the building itself becomes part of the lesson. Through visible infrastructure, hands-on training spaces, and high-performance design ...
Aug. 7, 2026
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The 818 Tucson Speedway project demonstrates how development teams are increasingly evaluating phased improvements, renovations, and adaptive strategies rather than ground-up construction alone. This also looks at a mixed-use model incorporating workforce housing.
Construction costs are outpacing achievable rents in nearly every market, and the forces reshaping where student housing gets built are ones campus administrators need to understand...
Aug. 6, 2026
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Automated security gate in front of empty playground of school.
The International Code Council has approved four code change proposals intended to strengthen safety and maintenance requirements for gates in schools, parks, commercial properties...
July 30, 2026
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Rendering of newly designed student housing at the University of Florida.
UF collaborates with Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions and U.S. Buildings to redevelop Gainesville's student housing, adding over 2,200 beds and modern amenities to support student...
July 23, 2026

Energy

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Group of Massachusetts state officials involved in funding energy efficiency grants to state colleges and universities.
Grants will support nine decarbonization projects at public universities and state facilities, including industrial heat pumps, geothermal networks, and campus utility upgrades...
Aug. 5, 2026
Exterior view of Oregon State University's Ray Hall at dusk
Edward J. Ray Hall at Oregon State University–Cascades demonstrates how sustainable design can support both campus growth and the academic mission. The 50,000-square-foot...
Aug. 3, 2026
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Waste heat to power facility in Washington Court House, Ohio.
University of Dayton, AES Ohio, Tallgrass and Kanin Energy bring waste-heat-to-power project online to meet campuswide electricity needs
July 29, 2026
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Wildfire smoke near school buildings in California with helicopters hovering overhead.
The American Lung Association is urging K-12 schools to develop indoor air quality plans, while Boston University researchers are testing classroom-level strategies to help protect...
July 28, 2026

Maintenance & Operations

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What this Connecticut Magnet School reveals about materiality, comfort and the student experience.
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School maintenance news for September-October 2025
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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...
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By Kaivac, Inc. K-12 and higher education institutions face constant challenges in maintaining clean, safe, and healthy floors – especially with limited custodial resources...
July 1, 2025

Safety & Security

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The voter-approved program includes building security, access-control practices, ventilation improvements, infrastructure replacements, and expanded career and technical education...
Aug. 3, 2026
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Superintendent Horn watches the busy activity of students at Desert View Academy Charter School in Yuma.
The Arizona Department of Education says School Safety Program carryover dollars will fund officer and mental health professional requests for FY27, while a separate $300,000 ...
July 14, 2026
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Schools and universities typically have fewer people on their campuses during the summer, so many facility managers try to schedule upgrades then. Security has become an increasingly...
July 9, 2026
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The discovery at PS/IS 113 Anthony J. Pranzo in Queens came just a few days after students were dismissed for the summer.
June 30, 2026