Tag: educational institution

Revitalizing Campus Spaces: Sustainable Initiatives and Educational Oasis

By Jack Rubinger, ARC Facilities May 21, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: May 21, 2024

The University of Richmond’s Eco-Corridor, an 18-acre restoration, was an old road, previously ignored, a “place of possibility,” said Rob Andrejewski, the university’s director of sustainability. Opened in 2020, the project includes an extensive stream restoration, the planting of 25,000 grasses, shrubs, and trees, invasive species removal, new trails, plus picnic tables, a learning lab, […]

Navigating Facilities Management Challenges in Educational Institutions

By Miles Oliver, Contributing Writer Dec 4, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Dec 4, 2023

When we think of educational institutions, we often think of the students, faculty, and staff who make up these communities. However, behind the scenes, there is a complex network of facilities that play a vital role in creating a positive learning environment. This is often done through facilities management, which maintains all physical assets such […]