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."

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

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

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

Aligning facilities strategy with the academic mission is often easier said than done. When it comes to the...

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

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

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

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

In his former role at Rowan University, Donald Moore led the university through the largest and most sustained...

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

That’s exactly what Caltech did;...

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

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

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

When Nido Qubein joined High Point University as their seventh President in January of 2005 the school had...

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

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

Between aging infrastructure, rising costs, changing demographics, and fundamental changes to the way we learn and...

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,...

Have you ever wondered why your board isn’t more focused on facilities stewardship? After all, your institution’s...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Higher Ed is currently experiencing change on an unprecedented scale.

What a year it has been! As we look back on 2018, it’s interesting to see what stories got the most attention on the...

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

This is...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

What is your university’s story?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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