“We needed to leap forward, not crawl forward.”

This was the verdict delivered by the University of Kansas after a...

It’s no secret that universities and the towns in which they reside need to become better dance partners.

 “When you’ve seen one microgrid, you’ve seen one microgrid."

Is there an Uber or Amazon on the horizon to disrupt facilities management?

How does one effectively lead 300+ facilities staff at an Ivy League institution while also fostering an agile,...

"How sustainable is it to continue to build at the pace that the top universities have for many years?" 

This is...

Sometimes, you need to bring in somebody else to tell you that your baby is ugly.

That’s exactly what Caltech did;...

Nina Petty has a motto: “I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know.” Actually, the Vice Chancellor for Real...

They sure don’t make them like they used to anymore! This age-old saying rings true for cutting-edge higher...

Higher Ed is currently experiencing change on an unprecedented scale.

Social media is the primary mode of communication for today's students, yet many facilities departments don't take...

In 1997, the famous management guru Peter Drucker made a provocative statement: “Today's [university] buildings are...

In today’s connected world of instant gratification, the customer service bar is constantly rising. Higher Ed...

As we press further into the 21st century, it has become increasingly important for our schools and universities to...

Upon its completion in two years, the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech is...

In 2012, UC Merced was facing financial trouble and uncertainty like many universities affected by the recession.

According to John Roberson, CEO of Advent, it’s not the latest and greatest amenities or technology that...

As today’s education facilities leaders try to maintain a healthy workforce, they’re running into a few...

The speed in which university facilities leaders need to respond to changes and implement solutions has...

Although students engage with the bricks and mortar of a university's campus more than anyone, there's more likely...

By 2019, the University of Hawai’i Maui College campus will be among the first in the nation to generate 100% of its...

When you think of master planning for educational facilities, you think of updates to campus buildings, goals,...

Like many industries, facilities management is impacted by the Baby Boomer retirement wave. In fact, unique industry...

After nearly three decades in the Navy, Bob Reuning wasn’t ready to slow down quite yet.

While aging buildings and infrastructure are an ever-growing concern for colleges and universities across the...

Today’s low energy prices are a major boon for higher ed facilities, which need to seize every opportunity for...

Standing strong in the face of disaster is a challenge for any type of organization. But when it comes to...

Oxford University’s Paul Goffin doesn’t want to hear your gripes about aging infrastructure: As Director of Estates...

The Higher Ed Facilities Forum is launching a Leadership Series to bring you unique insights into the personal...

The 2018 Higher Ed Facilities Forum was a true meeting of the minds, bringing together 150 facilities leaders...

Before we can talk about where architecture is going, Marc Kushner believes we must first look at where we came...

In today’s world, the concept of the workplace is far from static. Both external drivers and internal...

It’s unfortunately too common today to find buildings at colleges and universities across the country that are...

When Mike Jednak was hired as the Associate VP of Facilities Operations & Buildings Services at University of...

We’re facing an existential crossroads in education--and it’s serious enough to affect our nation’s security and...

It's been quite a year for Higher Ed, with national discussions about cost, enrollment, and access taking center...

What is your university’s story?

For John Roberson, CEO of Advent, the answer to this question is the difference...

Active learning is more than just a buzzword in the education world--it’s a genuine game changer.

The importance of research in Higher Ed is paramount. Every day, university research leads to innovations that...

For many, sustainability strategies are perceived as challenging, but facilities leaders at some of the nation’s top...

As retirement gets pushed back and Millennials enter the workforce by the millions, thousands of offices have an...

As 10,000 Baby Boomers retire every day, a pronounced talent gap spells trouble for the facilities field. While this...

In a time where innovation is a top priority for all Higher Ed institutions, the University of Pennsylvania stands...

Architecture firm Hollwich Kushner, founded in 2007, is ringing in 10 years with a spot on Fast Company’s 2017 list...

At this year's Higher Ed Facilities Forum in San Antonio, participants had the opportunity to attend an engaging and...

How can we create learning environments that prepare students for a Google world of opportunities and challenges?

What happens when you bring together over 100 senior administrators from leading colleges and universities, from all...

Will you enjoy the retiree life in confidence that your facilities and staff are operating smoothly without you?

UC Irvine has doubled in size over two decades, but it’s still using the same amount of energy, thanks to a series...

Physical plants at many public and private institutions are coping with dropping enrollment, tightening budgets and...

If you viewed a structure for the first time—with little or no background knowledge—would you be able to guess its...

At the 2015 Higher Ed Facilities Forum, Dr. John Fredrick, Provost & VP for Academic Affairs at the University of...

At HEFF '16, we asked a number of facilities leaders what keeps them up at night. We got a lot of expected answers...