Tag: campus

Public-Private Partnerships on the Rise for Facility Projects Amid Economic Uncertainty

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 18, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Public-private partnerships (P3s) continue to evolve as an increasingly important component in the toolkit of public institutions facing complex infrastructure challenges. JLL’s latest research, “Redefining Public Delivery One P3 at a Time,” examines facility-related P3 projects completed since 2019, providing insights into geographic trends, facility types, capital market considerations, construction costs, and funding strategies. “Public institutions […]

Balancing Budget Constraints with Facility Needs in Schools

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Jun 24, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 24, 2025

Across the United States, aging schools are in dire need of repair, and for many, patchwork maintenance is the only way to keep facilities operational as administrators and facilities managers balance limited budgets with pressing needs. School budgets are complex, and disparities in funding have become a topic of dispute in the state courts. The […]

Innovations in Campus Access Control: The Mobile-First Approach

By Jeff Koziol, Allegion Jun 16, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jun 18, 2025

Until recently, physical keys and plastic ID cards were the backbone of campus access control and services, often tied to disjointed systems. Today, students expect seamless integration of campus services, including building access, dining, vending, laundry, copy and print, transportation, and more—all accessible on their phones. Much like concert tickets, debit and credit cards, airline […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of May 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 30, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 2, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. More Mental Health Support May was Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote support for those affected by mental illness. Coinciding with the annual observance, Prisma Health leaders […]

Chico State Completes Net-Zero Energy Building

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 25, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 25, 2025

Chico State, part of the California State University system, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building. According to project partner Turner Construction, the 94,000-square-foot facility sets a new benchmark for sustainable construction while fostering cutting-edge research, collaboration, and student success. Earning LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of November 2024

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 2, 2024 Under Construction

Updated: Dec 30, 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Space Institute Calling all space cadets! Researchers from Texas A&M University are teaming up with NASA on the future of human space exploration. University leaders and other officials broke ground on the $200 million Texas A&M University Space […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of October 2024

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 31, 2024 Under Construction

Updated: Dec 2, 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Mass Timber Government Facility As more companies and organizations embrace sustainability, there’s been a rise in green construction materials for facility projects. General contractor McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, recently topped out the Brookhaven City Centre, […]

Connecting the Dots: How Tech Can Boost Visibility and Autonomy in School Operations

By Raj Subramanian, Facilio Aug 22, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Aug 22, 2024

In 2018, a third of Baltimore’s schools closed due to heating issues. In 2019, schools in Providence, R.I., faced leaking sewage and contaminated drinking water. These aren’t signs of low funding—average U.S. public school spending per pupil actually rose 8.9% to $15,633 in fiscal year 2022. So, what’s the problem? Research paints a clear picture. […]

Revitalizing Campus Spaces: Sustainable Initiatives and Educational Oasis

By Jack Rubinger, ARC Facilities May 21, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: May 21, 2024

The University of Richmond’s Eco-Corridor, an 18-acre restoration, was an old road, previously ignored, a “place of possibility,” said Rob Andrejewski, the university’s director of sustainability. Opened in 2020, the project includes an extensive stream restoration, the planting of 25,000 grasses, shrubs, and trees, invasive species removal, new trails, plus picnic tables, a learning lab, […]

U.S. Department of Education Honors Top Green Schools of 2024

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 3, 2024 Green Building

Updated: May 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education revealed the 2024 Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The announcement came as the White House hosted the first-ever Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds. Across the country, 41 schools, 10 districts, three postsecondary institutions, and one early learning center are being […]