Reconfigure and Retrofit
Creating Safer Post-COVID Classrooms This blog originally appeared on Smith System’s blog. Note: This story focuses solely on reconfiguring and retrofitting. Please see the most current version of interim guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how schools should handle safely reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. Among the uncertainly of […]
12 Challenges Schools are Facing Before Reopening
E&I Members Share Their Insight for the Road Ahead When COVID-19 began making headlines in early 2020, no one could have predicted the pandemic’s impact on educational institutions. Schools are facing more complex challenges than ever before, and they must rise to the occasion while adhering to evolving guidelines, tighter budgets, and limited resources. What […]
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America 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 her career at the company in sales. Two years ago, she […]
Guidelines for Designing Safe Lab Spaces
5 Steps to Consider Before Getting Started 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 help you balance the needs […]
The Most Critical Element of a Modern Travel Risk Management Program in Higher Education
With Travel on the Rise, Risk Management is More Important Than Ever The Truth Student, faculty, and staff travel – both domestically and internationally – are on the rise. Whether it’s enrolling in a study abroad program, working on a research project, or attending a conference (in fact, I’m flying to Newark, NJ for this […]
