Tag: Educational Facilities

Due to frequent hurricanes, Martin County, Florida schools often double as storm shelters, making it challenging for radio frequencies to penetrate the heavy metal and concrete walls.

Now open to the public, Harbor Wetland in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor used innovations developed at the National Aquarium to create a functional constructed wetland.

$300,000 Renew America’s Schools Prize could unlock up to $15.3 million to support energy efficient and safe learning environments across 20 Pittsburgh area schools.

In the first stage of its net zero strategy, the University of East London (UEL) has reduced carbon emissions by 10 percent.

CDC offers steps K-12 schools can take to prevent and control the spread of respiratory and stomach viruses, such as influenza and norovirus, and bacterial illness, such as strep throat.

Thanks to a national bipartisan initiative, 11 states have passed common sense laws or initiatives to enable swift, effective emergency response in schools; other states set to follow their lead.

Bob Galewski, custodian at Wabasha-Kellogg High School, earned the most votes in this year's Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest.

Higher education institutions increased investments in campus buildings by more than 26% in 2023, according to Gordian's new State of Facilities in Higher Education report.

The DOE will award $180 million to K-12 school districts to help them lower energy use and costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments.

JLL is providing integrated facilities management (IFM) services to 100 buildings on the HBCU’s 5,000-acre Tuskegee, Alabama campus.

Cintas has revealed this year’s finalists in its 11th annual Custodian of the Year contest: Vote for your favorite school custodian by April 12!

A new survey finds there's a gap between educators and school authorities regarding the prioritization of air quality in K-12 facilities.

A K-12 school's indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a critical role during cold and flu season, as it is not only essential in well-being but also for learning.

At the end of 2023, major repair, renovation, or modernization work was being performed in 21 percent of all public schools, according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Sustainability improvements from the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco will save Warren Woods Public Schools an estimated $8.7 million over 25 years.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can enhance campus safety and deter potential criminal behavior.

By effectively managing noise levels, acoustic solutions can enhance communication, increase productivity, and improve student and teacher success.

Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.

Prioritizing the modernization of access solutions in educational facilities will help bolster the safety and security of occupants in these environments.

When it comes to school safety, a single security measure alone is often not effective for guarding against all safety threats.