Forecasting higher education's future: from being "green" to being clean, from campus planning to design/build trends, interior design, safety/security and more--here's what's ahead for colleges and universities as they make plans to finance and meet the ever-changing demands of the future.

1. Construction

by Lee Dellicker

Economic optimism and stable pricing will influence construction activity on campuses in 2004. The strongest trend will come as schools issue RFPs for design/build services. This pursuit will be driven by the speed of the design/build process and the desire to work through project backlog, and it will be supported by increased donor funding and the competitive construction pricing still available. On campus, activity will focus in three main areas:

1. Onsite campus life: A strong trend in residential life projects, specifically how to improve residence halls, dorm living, dining facilities and campus centers with a goal of ...

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