The buildings we erect, today as throughout history, reflect our priorities as people. As we invest in higher education institutions, we are affirming the university as a place where civilization will be preserved, learning will be highly prized, and the potential of every student will be served. (MSE)

Obsolescent and inadequate equipment, increased research volume, rising costs, rapid developments in technology, and lack of funding have created a serious and growing problem in capital renewal, replacement, and expansion of facilities for research. The problem varies by institution and is larger than individual schools can address without…

The 21st century is within the planning horizon of today's campus decision-makers and government policies. There is currently a heavy demand to fund the reduction of deferred maintenance and make functional program improvements on campuses nationwide. Integrated capital asset management programs for all facilities are essential to success. (MSE)