Insight Blog

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

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

Student enrollment and retention are obviously the focus of all universities and colleges. It used to be that institutions addressed these concepts by simply providing strong academic programs. Then, along came the whole concept of a beautiful campus and facilities, especially student housing. Read more

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

It's one thing to have someone who can assess building usage and mitigate expenditures; it's another to have someone who can plan, organize, and even redistribute space in a way that enhances your institution's learning experience and integrates its culture. Introducing the new university plan Read more

The Chronicle of Higher Education just released its 2017 ranking of great colleges to work for. Take a look at the top 10 large colleges and universities that were recognized for multiple aspects, including their facilities. Read more

Sightlines + University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute release report on sustainability progress among higher education institutions. Read more

Helbling architecture and construction search consultants highlight the top universities for architecture degrees. Read more

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

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