Tag: higher-education
FM Profile: The Pursuit Of Excellence
A facility manager in higher education shares his experience in the facility management industry and his priorities as a facilities leader.
NACUFS Unveils Collegiate Foodservice Dining, Sustainability Awards
The 2023 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards and 2023 Sustainability Awards were announced during the NACUFS 2023 National Conference.
Applications Open For ISSA Scholars 2023-2024
ISSA Scholars scholarships help students attain higher education and introduce future leaders to career opportunities in the cleaning industry.
Massachusetts Government Workers Adopt Hybrid Work Model
With almost half of Massachusetts' government employees working in a hybrid or remote environment, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito discusses the future of hybrid work.
C.W. Driver Completes Temecula Valley Campus
C.W. Driver Companies completes 350,000-square-foot Temecula Valley Campus for Mt. San Jacinto College in California.
5 Ways Mobile Tech Serves Higher Education FM Teams
Post-COVID, how can mobile capabilities continue to aid facilities teams across college and university campuses?
Georgia Tech Earns Living Building Certification For Kendeda Building
Meeting all seven Petals in the Living Building Challenge — Place, Water, Energy, Health + Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty — the Kendeda Building is the first Living Certified building of its scale in the Southeast U.S.
The University Of Texas System Chooses Planon Lease Accounting Solution
The university chose Planon's platform to adhere to the GASB 87 lease accounting standard for public organizations in the United States.
What Are Current Trends In Higher Education Facilities?
A recent survey of facility planners by builder Mortenson finds nearly half believe there will be more construction activity on their campus over the next three years, compared to the past three.
Partnership Offers Boston Students Eco-Friendly, Live-Learn Environment
A public-private partnership between Northeastern University, the City of Boston, and American Campus Communities offers eco-friendly apartments to students while freeing up housing for local workers.
Managing Higher Education Facilities: A Q&A Recap
On August 8, experts from Sightlines, a Gordian company, answered questions during a Twitter Q&A conducted by Facility Executive.
UMass Amherst Expands With Business Innovation Hub
The expansion and partial renovation of the Isenberg School of Management nearly doubles the school’s current space to accommodate its growth in the last decade.
Practicing Sound Design For Student Housing
Understanding sound isolation, mechanical noise and vibration control, and room acoustics is essential, and KWK Architects of St. Louis, MO provides insight on designing facilities that deliver.
2018 State Of Facilities In Higher Education Report Now Available!
Download this white paper from Gordian and explore the latest higher ed facilities trends, benchmarks, and best practices.
University Dining Teams Help Students In Need
Sodexo dining teams across more than 650 university locations extend their service spirit to students in need.
Friday Funny: How Creepy Is Your Campus?
The top 10 most haunted university and college campuses in America give new meaning to the term "school spirit."
AASHE 2018 Sustainability Award Winners Announced
These prestigious awards recognize the institutions and individuals that are leading higher education to a sustainable future.
Historic Student Housing Renovated At University Of Kansas
Completed in 1923 at a cost of $156,558, Corbin Hall has been reimagined for its next 100 years on the university's Lawrence, KS campus.
Improving Strategy For Capital Allocation In Higher Education
For higher education facility leaders, aligning projects with institutional goals may help to boost funding for capital projects on campus.
Sustainability At Broward College: A Project Perspective
Located in South Florida, this multi-site campus is maintained through a holistic program overseen by its District Facilities division.