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Chairing a Search Committee in Higher Education

Chairing a Search Committee in Higher Education

Are you part of a search committee at your college or university? Do you know someone who is? Review our expert's Top 9 suggestions on what the best committee chairs do! Read more

Modern Libraries in Higher Education ~ Functional & Cool

Modern Libraries in Higher Education ~ Functional & Cool

Many higher education institutions have built new or renovated their libraries over the last several years - taking them from quiet traditional study areas to technologically-advanced collaboration facilities. See for yourself how cool "the library" can be.... Read more

As Sure as the Leaves are Changing, So is Grounds and Maintenance

As Sure as the Leaves are Changing, So is Grounds and Maintenance

The competitive nature of academia pushes the look, feel, and safety of a campus to the forefront, attracting more students, researchers, entertainment, athletic departments, and, ultimately, funding. Many universities are seeking improvements to their grounds and finding talented professionals... Read more

U.S. Higher Education Construction Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

U.S. Higher Education Construction Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Whether you work directly for a higher education institution or you’re involved in the sector from an architecture, engineering, construction, or real estate perspective, it’s highly likely you’re aware of the construction activity on U.S. college and university campuses. Read more

Growing Demand for Preventative Maintenance Professionals

Growing Demand for Preventative Maintenance Professionals

As preventative and predictive maintenance become recognized for their cost-saving benefits, professionals who understand these concepts and strategies are in high demand. Read more

Higher Education Paving Way To LEED Platinum Facilities

Higher Education Paving Way To LEED Platinum Facilities

LEED Platinum has been achieved by many recent projects by universities and colleges as green building and sustainability become central to initiatives. Read more

Institutions Seek FM Professionals With Diverse Competencies

Institutions Seek FM Professionals With Diverse Competencies

Healthcare and higher education institutions are seeing the benefits of hiring facilities professionals with diverse skill sets. Read more