With sensitive renovation, many older structures can house new functions and provide space at less cost. (HS)

Student unions become college centers'' when they offer bright ideas for student services. (Editor/PG)

The Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA) has presented campus safety officers with new problems, but it is also offering them new potentials, which were explored at the recent national conference on Campus Security. (Editor)

The usefulness of square foot to dollar comparisons for determining physical plant requirements is diminished by other important factors, such as varying labor conditions and differences in types of facilities. (Author/PG)

By concentrating expertise on costs, value engineering benefits the building as well as the budget. (Editor)

Hofstra University attempted to set up a laundry service and failed due to transporationn costs, lack of storage space, linen losses and inventory problems. (PG)

Before making the choice of renovating an old building or constructing a new one on the same site or at a new site, many considerations must be taken into account: available funds, time, energy sources, environmental and social impact, relationship to other buildings, and the condition of the old building itself. (Author)

Whether or not media technology reaches maturity will determine its effectiveness in higher education. (Editor)