How to Clean and Disinfect Your University Sleep Mattresses
Tips for Colleges Preparing for Students to Return to Campus By Paul Bailey, President, University Sleep When preparing for students to return to campus, it’s imperative that cleaning and disinfecting mattresses be part of your strategy. In light of the extra precautions colleges and universities are taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul Bailey, […]
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America By Kaitlin Sclafani, Marketing & Social Media Specialist, E&I Cooperative Services We sat down with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America at Tarkett. With a background in interior architecture, Roxane has been with Tarkett for 15 years, beginning […]
Supplier Spotlight: Humanscale
An Interview with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale By Kaitlin Sclafani, Marketing & Social Media Specialist, E&I Cooperative Services We sat down with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale to discuss the company’s commitment to sustainability in both their manufacturing processes and internal practices, and how other organizations […]
Guidelines for Designing Safe Lab Spaces
5 Steps to Consider Before Getting Started By Avantor, delivered by VWR Having an efficient and safe lab will help reduce unforeseen costs in the future, such as safety remediation and lost products due to improper storage or spills. Whether you are renovating an old lab or building a new one, the following steps will […]
Supplier Spotlight: Hightower
An Interview with Michaela Shaw, Sustainability Manager and Monique Lecomte, VP, Sales and Marketing By Kaitlin Sclafani, Marketing & Social Media Specialist, E&I Cooperative Services We sat down with Michaela Shaw, Sustainability Manager and Monique Lecomte, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Hightower to talk about Hightower’s commitment to sustainability and how higher education and […]
Saving the Planet Through Procurement
Cooperative Contracting Can Help By Tammy Rimes, MPA, Executive Director, National Cooperative Procurement Partners Association When serving the needs of a large school district, university, or community college system, procurement teams are required to maintain a level of knowledge on a variety of topics. When it comes to green purchasing or sustainability, it can get […]
How to Use Color to Boost Productivity & Comfort in Commercial Spaces
Strategies for Leveraging Color in Today’s Blended Spaces By Sherwin-Williams 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 […]
What Does Generation Z Mean to Me?
Shaping Campus for the Next Generation By Steve Cohen, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, CF Group 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 […]
Re-Imagining Residence Halls
New Campus Spaces Provide Students with the Comforts of Home By Tina Smith, Business Development Manager, Interiors at E&I Cooperative Services 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 […]
