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Urban Campus, Strategic Facilities: How Physical Space Attracts and Retains Students


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How to Improve Communication Within Organizations

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A Look at NFMT West's Peer-Led Education Sessions

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Why Geothermal HVAC Deserves a Place in Capital Planning

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How New Geothermal Technology Makes HVAC More Practical for Schools

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How Geothermal HVAC Cuts School Energy Costs and Improves Comfort

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Designing Education Facilities for the Neurodivergent Student

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Historic Vail Hall Restoration Blends Heritage with Modern Performance

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High-Performance Curtain Wall Defines Duquesne's College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Project Delivers Plumbing, Restroom Benefits to Mt. San Antonio College

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Successfully Incorporating AI Into Building Operations

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Be Clear with Alert Notification Messaging

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Can Education Solve the Skilled Trades Labor Gap?

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How We Build the Next Facilities Management Workforce

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Auburn University's Satellite Campus Revitalizes Downtown Birmingham

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How the School District of Palm Beach County Designs for Storms

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Industry Groups Partner to Improve Health and Resilience in Schools

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Educators Favor Outdoor, Wellness Spaces Over High-Tech Additions

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Athletic Flooring Transforms Student Rec Center at Indiana University

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Why Winter Storm Risk Doesn't End When the Snow Stops

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How Stanford's Cary Wilder Leads Facilities

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Building Roofs for the Long Haul at Notre Dame

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Historic Campus Meets High-Efficiency Hot Water at Washington and Lee University

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Lowest Amount of School Shootings Recorded in 2025

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How We Build the Next Facilities Management Workforce

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Facilities Management Needs the Next Generation – How Can Schools Help

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U.S. Schools Face $90 Billion Facilities Gap

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A Historic School Reborn Through Adaptive Reuse

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7 Ways to Strengthen Facilities Teams Through Training

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Retrofitted School Becomes Inclusive Senior Community

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How Houston ISD Protects Students Inside and Out

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Report Highlights Green Strategies on Campus

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A Future-Ready Upgrade for the Brooklyn STEAM Center

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Glass, Light, Longevity Define Trine University's SDI Center

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Retrofitting College Buildings for Accessibility

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Combatting Swatting Incidents in Universities

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Deferred Maintenance Challenges and Solutions for Education Facilities

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Modernized Student Housing Balances Comfort, Community and Efficiency

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What’s Behind the Construction Tape in Higher Education Facilities?

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How Chicago Public Schools Raised the Bar for Healthy Schools

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New Bill on Indoor Air Quality in Education Facilities Proposed

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The Craziest Things Found in Education Facilities

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Powering Husker Pride: Inside UNL's New Student Fitness Space

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Universities Across the Country Fall Victim to Swatting Attempts

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24 Milwaukee Schools Damaged by Historic Flooding

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Turnstiles Power Intelligent Access at American University's Main Dining Hall

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Grand Center Residence Hall Elevates Student Life at University of Tampa

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How a California School Tackles Transportation Problems

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North Shore School District 112 First to Implement New Geothermal Energy Solution

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Trine University's SDI Center Blends High-Tech Design with Historic Growth

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IAQ Strategies for K-12 School Districts Updated

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Electrifying a Fleet: Pittsburg Unified School District's Switch to Electric Vehicles

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Vibrant Glass Mural Transforms Brooklyn School Entrance

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Fan and Athlete Experience Elevated at Kansas State's Dual-Purpose Arena

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Lead Crisis Continues: What Managers Need to Know

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Historic St. Petersburg High School Undergoes Landmark Renovation

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Fayetteville State University New $40M Residence Hall for Freshmen and Sophomores

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Running Safety Drills Proven to be Successful During Emergency Situations

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Dr. Alicia Hart Leads Operations at Virginia K-12 School District

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Healthy Schools: A Strategy for Better Indoor Environments

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New Training, Certifications Offered in HVAC, Plumbing

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Higher Ed Facilities Grapple with Shifting Campuses and Spending

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Are Schools Ready for the Next Pandemic?

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Milwaukee Lead Crisis Impacted by Federal Layoffs

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Stalled Billions Undermine University's Construction Plans

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America's Schools Receive 'D+' for Their Infrastructure

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Rebuilding for Resilience: Gulf District Schools' Modern, Sustainable Learning Spaces

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MUSE School Installs Daylighting Systems to Align with Sustainability Goals

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Transforming a Former Hampton Inn Hotel into Student Housing

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Center for Green Schools Announces 2025 Best of Green Schools

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High Levels of Lead Found in Milwaukee Public Schools

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University of Texas Goes All in on Water Conservation

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Road to Recovery: Los Angeles Schools Rebuild After Fires

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Michigan Schools Upgrade Drinking Water Fixtures for Cleaner Water

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Facilities Risks Threaten Higher Education

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Amherst College Science Building Outfitted with Balanced Doors

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Door Safety Matters as a Deterrent in School Shootings

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Utah High Schools Upgrades Lighting, Prevents Spread of Illness

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Building Automation Transforms Energy Use in Maury County Public Schools

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Newly Constructed High School Centers on Multi-functional Spaces

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Fresno City College Selects Door Locks for Durability and Strength

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Replacing Air Conditioning Units Costs Schools Millions

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Security and Safety: The Latest in Door Hardware for K-12 and Higher Education

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Ocean View School District Improves Sustainability with Restroom Solutions

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2024 Presidential Election: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's Stance on Facility Management Issues

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How Morehouse College Reduced Energy Consumption by 30 Percent

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How Solar Energy Saves Schools Money and Engages Students

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More K-12 School Districts Leaning on Solar Energy

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Educational Facilities on the Ballot This November

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Amarillo College Creates Meaningful Aesthetic for the Innovation Hub

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Budget Constraints, Staffing Shortages Continue to Weigh on K-12 FMs

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Oregon School Districts to Request $100 Million to Repair HVAC Systems

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Prioritizing School Security Risks and Upgrades Efficiently

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A Strategic Approach to Making Schools Safer

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A Creative Atmosphere Cultivated for NYC Public School Students

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The Urgent Need for Better Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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K-12 School Renovations in Michigan Seek to Bring Old and New Together

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Six Maryland Schools Showcase Rockfon Acoustic Stone Wool Ceiling Systems

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Educational Opportunities Present Themselves for Women in FM

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Students Say Restrooms Barely Get Passing Grades

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Philadelphia School District Addresses Air Conditioning Issues

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Raymond Elementary Combines History and Sustainability

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Azle Elementary in Texas Uses Resilient Tubelite Aluminum Framing Systems

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Livonia Public Schools Upgrade HVAC Systems with Airedale Solutions

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Furnishing Modern, Interactive Spaces for Higher Learning

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Jackson Preparatory School Gets Roofing Upgrade from Carlisle

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Renovating School for Children with Disabilities

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Decarbonizing School Buildings a Slow, Steady Process

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Optimize School Facility Management During Summer Months

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Forney ISD's OC Transforms School Restrooms

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Must-Do Summer Projects for Education Facilities Managers

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Digital Twin Technology Piloted at the University of Liverpool

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Ferris State University Receives Major Technology Upgrade

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Two Illinois Schools to Utilize IAQ Monitoring Systems

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Department of Energy Names Top Sustainable and Healthy Schools

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Higher Education Rethinks, Reinvests in Facilities: Report

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Green Energy Benefits: Helping the Environment is Just the Start

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Recognize Your Team During National Engineers Week

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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities

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Over 60 Ohio School Districts Allow Staff to Carry Guns

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Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Selects Nexamp for Community Solar Power

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Midland Independent School District's Journey to Modernize HVAC Systems

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Kansas Demolishing Troubled Higher Education Buildings

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Improving Students’ Mental Health with Biophilic Design

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ABM Initiates Energy Performance Contracting Program with Orange County Public Schools

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Flooring a Centerpiece of University Renovation 

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Pennsylvania to Address Lead-Tainted Water in School Districts

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Texas Voters Back More Money for School Maintenance

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Maintenance Woes Imperil Federal Facilities' Footprint

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MSU's Thurgood Marshall Hall Makes Use of Rockfon Products

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University Focuses on Collaborative Spaces

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Indoor Air Quality Impacts Student Performance and Comfort

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Morgan State University to Up Security, Build Wall After Shooting

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Deferred Maintenance Hits Majority-Black Schools Harder

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University of Kansas and Ole Miss Stadiums Outfitted with Modular VIP Seating System

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Converting Former Hotel Space into Student Housing

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Funding Available to Schools for HVAC Upgrades

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College Esports Require a Tech-savvy Hub

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Assessing and Optimizing Educational Facility Spaces

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Solving Tough Challenges in Higher Education

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COVID-19 Shuts Down School Districts

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Hot Weather Tests K-12 Schools' HVAC Systems

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UW-Platteville's Sesquicentennial Hall Outfitted with RHEINZINK Tiles

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Transforming Denver Public Schools: A Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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How the University of Chicago Streamlined its Security Upgrade

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Saugus Middle School Makes Use of Dri-Design Aluminum Panels

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EPA's Clean School Bus Program Opens Doors to Electric Opportunities

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Denver Public Schools Embraces Net-Zero Plan

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The Shift in Access Control Systems for Education Facilities

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From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

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Seeking Facility Management Degree? Options are Available

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IAQ, Labor Shortage Challenges Public Perception on School Facilities Managers

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Schools Get $178 Million for Energy Upgrades

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Arizona Reinstates School Inspections

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The Vital Role of Facilities Managers in K-12 School Operations

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How Sustainability Staff in Schools Drive Cost Savings Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Las Vegas-Area Schools Double Down on IAQ Issues

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2 States Move to Commit Billions to K-12 Maintenance

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How the Pandemic is Influencing Future Student Housing Projects

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DOE Program Provides Boost for 25 School Districts

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Director Follows Calling into Higher Education Facilities Management

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Top Student Housing Design Trends

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Hiring IAQ Staff Benefits Schools

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Mystery Clogs and Strange Smells: School Complaints

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Schools Learn Lessons on IAQ

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How Universities are Benefiting from Partnering with Utilities

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Will Hiring Ever Return to Normal? 

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Deferred Maintenance Gap Widens in K-12 Facilities

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Designing for Esports in K-12 Schools

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Facility Managers at Universities Brace for Tornado Season

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Teachers Give Low Marks to School Conditions

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Michigan State Campus Lacking Common Security Features

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Maintaining Schools During Extreme Weather Events

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Using A Cat for Pest Control: What Can Go Wrong?

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Pandemic Bills Provide K-12 Schools with HVAC Upgrade Opportunities

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Electrifying K-12 HVAC Systems

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Smart Windows Offer Modern Solution for Middle Tennessee State University

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$15.1 Billion in Upgrades Plague California Higher Ed

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Education Facilities Managers Work to Fight the Great Resignation

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Mannequins and Emergency Response: The Road to Maintenance Management

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Improving Air Quality in Schools Goes Beyond COVID-19

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University Creates Campus Hub for Health and Human Services Departments

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3 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve School Indoor Air Quality This Winter

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$1 Trillion Infrastructure Law Driving Development in Facilities

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Breathing New Life Into an Old Landmark Building

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Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standards at Hinds Community College

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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University Campus Showcase Unique Windows and Doors

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Designing Space for Labs in Higher Education

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Improving Accessibility at an 80-year-old High School

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New York City Announces $4 Billion Plan to Electrify Schools

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More Students to Consider Enrolling at Sustainable Universities

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University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

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Latest School Shooting Brings Security of Students Back into Headlines

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University of Virginia Responds to Reports of Mold in Dorms

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Wisconsin Schools See Increase in Swatting Attempts

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Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

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Ohio States Seeks New Sources of Facilities Funds

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Universities Respond to Problems as Students Return to Campuses

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Former Target Store Transform to New Early Childhood School

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Pandemic Produces Unprecedented Infection Control Practices

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2 Killed in Separate Attacks in University Facilities

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Setting Your Higher Education WELL Building Solutions Design Strategies

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Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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5 Indications Your Campus Needs a Master Facilities Plan

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Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

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Seattle Central College Embraces Sustainability

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A Grim New Normal: How to Perform Active Shooter Drills

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3 Ways Facility Managers can Improve IAQ for Students

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Student Dies After Column Collapse at Oregon College

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New Hampshire Middle School Drive Interest With New Light Fixtures

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When to Address Student Health and School Sustainability

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Melissa High School Expands Performing Arts Complex, Designs with Students in Mind

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Students Return to Virtual Learning After Microbial Growth Found in HVAC System

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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How a Wisconsin Elementary School Achieved Net Zero Status

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CDC Spotlights Top K-12 Ventilation Strategies

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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality Means Reevaluating Technology

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Improving IAQ Does Not Have to Break the Bank

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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Chicago School to Add Security After Student Caught with Gun

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Wildfire in California Forces Stanford to Cancel Classes

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Bright Ideas: Lighting Retrofit Project Brings Huge Benefits

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How Flexible Design Can Improve Resilience in Uncertain Times

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High Temperatures Causing School Districts to Wrap Up Classes Early

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How to Take the Long View on Training and Education

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Virginia University Goes all Solar Power

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Bat Found Inside Dorm Prompts Facilities Policy Change

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Philadelphia School District Evaluating Aging Buildings

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Western Michigan Doubles Down on Electric Vehicle Charging

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EPA Goal: Electrifying More School Buses 

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Case Study: Movable Walls Provide Flexibility at K-8 School

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Howard University Commits $785 Million to New, Renovated Buildings

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Biden Administration Announces $500 Million in Grants for K-12 Energy Efficiency

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UMass Upgrades Student Gym, Improves Student Wellness

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Shrunken Budgets Mean Reduced Investments in Higher Ed Facilities: Report

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Wisconsin Elementary School Achieves Net-Zero Energy

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How to Design the Post-Covid Classroom

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Detroit School District Announces $700 Million Plan to Upgrade Buildings

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Students Hospitalized Due to Gas Leak at College Dorm

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New Healthy and Green Schools Standard Announces Pilot Projects

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University of Iowa Debuts 10-Year Construction, Upgrade Plan

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New Sustainability Program Focuses on Healthy Schools and Colleges

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Oregon Tops List of College Football’s Best Facilities

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Case Study: Ceiling Systems Contribute to Better Learning Environments for Students

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California High School Earns Sustainable Grounds Care First

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5 Keys to Revitalizing Campus Heritage in Today’s Moment

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Did Active Shooter Drills Save Lives In Michigan School Shooting?

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Texas A&M Plans New Downtown Fort Worth Research Campus

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Case Study: School District Installs Flat Lock Tiles for New Facilities

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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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Prison Dorm? Billionaire Donor's Design Conditions Stir Up Controversy

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Sick Buildings Lead to Student Protests at Howard University

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Robotic Scrubbers Help District Reallocate Resources

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Oh Deer: Moose Crashes Into Canadian School

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Roofing Problems Plague Nation’s K-12 Schools

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5 Trends in Creating Outdoor Spaces on College Campuses

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U.S. Facing $85 Billion School Facility Funding Gap

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Case Study: Elementary School Has Unique Needs For Cooling Tower

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University’s New Campus Presents Unique FM Challenges