VRF Equipment for Educational Buildings: The Sensible Solution
A Smart, Sustainable Solution for New Construction or Retrofit HVAC Requirements Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming an increasingly popular option in commercial HVAC projects. These systems work by using refrigerant as the heat-transfer medium to create heating and cooling within zoned spaces without necessarily needing ductwork or secondary air distribution devices Today, more […]
Why HVAC Restoration Makes Sense to Your Bottom Line
Restoration Saves More Than Just Your Budget Commercial and especially institutional properties across the United State have to maintain aging infrastructure on a daily basis. One of the most critical components to a building’s health, occupant comfort and energy efficiency is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, in particular air handling units (AHU) […]
Supplier Spotlight: Columbia Advisory Group (CAG)
An Interview with David McLaughlin, President & CEO We sat down with David McLaughlin, President & CEO of Columbia Advisory Group (CAG) to talk about outsourcing IT needs and the E&I CAG contract. What are some of the main reasons that educational institutions seek external IT support? Our higher ed and K-12 clients call us […]
Household Goods Relocation
The Pitfalls of Lump Sum Most people appreciate flexibility and convenience when it comes to managing their own affairs, whether that means using a smart phone or ATM for banking, researching new cars online, or bagging their own groceries. We are a nation of “do-it-yourselfers” and we like options. But that DIY mindset isn’t always […]
How to Use Color to Boost Productivity & Comfort
Strategies for Leveraging Color in Today’s Blended Spaces As work and home lives continue to intermingle, commercial spaces are blending along with them. When designing for spaces where we work, learn, and more, using color effectively is key to creating interiors that help people be as productive and comfortable as possible. Here are some tips […]
5 Essential Elements for a Flawless Graduation Ceremony
A Break Down of the Top Things to Consider For students across the country, it’s one of the most important days of their young lives: graduation. They’ve worked hard to get there; now, the institution has to work hard to make sure the ceremony goes off without a hitch. To do that, you’ve got to consider […]
How to Keep Your Students Safe from Spearphishing
Learning From Recent Attacks at US Campuses Spearphishing campaigns are on the rise across higher education campuses. Attackers target college and university students in an attempt to steal financial aid funding and redirect these deposits to outside bank accounts. Recent FBI alerts note that such attacks increase in frequency during student aid disbursement periods. What […]
What Does Generation Z Mean to Me?
Shaping Campus for the Next Generation The Millennial generation has certainly made their mark on the learning environment. The demand for creating a collaborative environment is the cornerstone of the Millennial Movement. In regards to the education facility, the Millennial population has, for the most part, graduated out of the system. The next population trend […]
Supplier Spotlight: Columbia Advisory Group
An Interview with Steve Erwin, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer We sat down with Steve Erwin, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Columbia Advisory Group (CAG) to talk about IT trends and challenges, and how higher education and K-12 institutions should be tackling their cybersecurity strategy. What are some of the […]
Re-Imagining Residence Halls
New Campus Spaces Provide Students with the Comforts of Home As professionals in the education market know, the academic landscape is changing rapidly – and furniture solutions need to follow suit. Students often need to pull away from the hectic pace of campus life and seek out places for quiet focus work. The trend has […]
