| | | | | | Thousands of schools constructed during the postwar building boom are reaching the end of their useful lives, prompting districts to weigh costly renovations against replacement facilities designed for modern learning, technology, energy efficiency, and student services. |
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| | Sponsored | | Skyport™ transforms Venstar thermostats into a centralized HVAC management platform, delivering real-time visibility and control across all locations from a single, intuitive dashboard. Monitor system performance, make instant adjustments, and respond to alerts before comfort issues escalate. From one site to ten thousand, Skyport scales effortlessly, simplifying HVAC management in the classroom. |
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| | | | Energy conservation doesn’t have to require a huge capital investment or the latest technologies. Many of your best operational savings can come from low-cost and no-cost strategies, according to this panel at the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo. |
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| | Sponsored | | Modernize building automation without replacing existing cabling. Altronix Pace™ T1L Media Converters and Switches transform legacy 2-wire infrastructure into IP-connected networks for BACnet compliant systems, supporting HVAC, lighting, security, and other building management applications while reducing installation time, cost, and disruption. |
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| | | | Duct system upgrades can result in healthier, quieter and more efficient school facilities. |
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| | | A Chicago early education center turns an underused commercial building into a lively, adaptable setting for play-based learning, supported by daylight, healthy materials, and inventive reuse. |
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| Flad leaders discuss the challenges faced by aging campus facilities, including energy demands and environmental responsibilities, advocating for long-term strategies that incorporate sustainability, flexibility, and co-benefits. |
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| | Sponsored | Create safer learning environments with Dual-Lite emergency lighting and Curvista exit signage from Current. Reliable, code-compliant egress illumination and clearly marked paths of escape help students and staff evacuate quickly and confidently when every second matters. |
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| The piece underscores the significance of proper training, clear procedures, and collaborative input to ensure safety protocols are correctly applied, reducing the risk of failure and accidents. |
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| | | The plan, by Walter P Moore, goes beyond fixed reduction targets to evaluate tradeoffs, understand operational realities, and develop a long-term strategy grounded in how the campus actually uses water. |
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| A 79-unit Berkeley apartment conversion demonstrates how property assessment, limited demolition, and targeted upgrades can help complete student housing renovations before an academic-year opening. |
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| | Sponsored | Enhance outdoor spaces with the new Long-Range Wireless Switch from Intermatic. Our simple control makes it easy to turn landscape lights, pool lighting, and other outdoor lighting loads ON and OFF with the push of a button. The wireless solution offers built-in 915 MHz wireless technology and an impressive range of 400 ft, saving homeowners the hassle of going outside to manually flip light switches. |
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| Discover how facility teams can evaluate sustainable building products using credible data, lifecycle performance, and verified certifications. |
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