Interested in information about school building construction and facilities, including accessibility, signage, residence halls, facility planning and school building design? Read about these topics and more in the latest articles from American School & University magazine.
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By Mike Kennedy
Strategies for Success: Roofing...
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By Mike Kennedy
Roofs that deflect the heat of the sun away from a building can cut school energy budgets significantly....
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by Mike Kennedy
The furniture you should have in a residence hall depends on the space available, the function it serves, and the students who live there....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools that share their facilities with the public can strengthen bonds with the neighborhood they serve....
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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....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools perfect their game by specifying classroom furniture that will last, is flexible and is appropriate for the students using it....
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By Mike Kennedy
Colleges and universities are sprucing up housing, dining and other services to make campuses more appealing to students....
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By Pamela Loeffelman
Spaces need to be designed with flexible furniture that allows for changing configurations and uses....
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Mike Kennedy
Now that they have the hardware, schools must make sure that technology improves operations and enhances education....
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Mike Kennedy
Schools are spinning new life into once-shuttered facilities to meet growing space demands....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools that focus attention on roof maintenance are more likely to avoid leaks and costly repairs....
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By C. William Day
Although it may take more time an deffort, schools and universities should include testing procedures in any wire bid specification....
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Mike Kennedy
Technology is having a profound impact on education facilities and operations....
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C. William Day
More than half the educational technology projects in the United States come in late and over budget. ...
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Mike Kennedy
Despite a wide range of differences, most districts across the nation grapple with similar facilities and business challenges....
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Mike Kennedy
Colleges and universities vary in size and offerings, but most have to confront similar facilities and business challenges....
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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....
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By Mike Kennedy
Often taken for granted, lockers in school facilities are attracting increased attention....
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By Clyde Henry and Robert Gibson
A clear plan for designing and building facilities can help schools avoid unforeseen costs and complications....
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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...
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By Cheryl Humann and Umang Taylor
Budget modeling and early cost estimating help schools control spending on construction projects....
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By John Murph
Construction management firms can provide expertise and experience that most in-house staffs won't have....
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By J. Mark Andersen, Kathy Cheak and John Jurewicz
Web-based project management is coming to a university near you - maybe even your own....
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By Gayle Morrison
For success at the ballot box, schools need to have the right people running their campaigns....
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By Forrest Erickson
Subsurface analysis takes the guesswork out of a building project and can save time and money....
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