InsightsVanderbilt University: Building the future of athleticsDiscover how Salas O'Brien delivered integrated technology, MEP, and infrastructure solutions for Vanderbilt University's Athletics Village.Read More
InsightsWhen campus infrastructure outlives its original purposeCampus infrastructure can fall out of alignment as buildings change, research grows, and utility demands evolve. This article examines how facilities leaders can identify hidden risks early and build flexible infrastructure to support the campus of today and tomorrow.Read More
InsightsDesigning for a campus that never stopsToday's campuses support far more than scheduled classes. As academic buildings become hubs for collaboration, research, mentoring, and student life throughout the day and year, infrastructure decisions play a larger role in the campus experience. Here's how changing patterns of use are reshaping energy, maintenance, planning, and long-term investment.Read More
InsightsInfrastructure as the foundation of campus strategyEvery campus master plan begins with vision. What determines whether that vision holds together is the infrastructure supporting it. This article looks at how higher ed leaders can align academic ambition with utility capacity, decarbonization goals, and long-term capital realities.Read More
Insights, NewsVIDEO: UC San Diego: Designing utilities for the futureChris McDaniel shares how UC San Diego expanded its central utility plant with future-ready cooling capacity, resilience, and infrastructure designed for long-term campus growth.Read More
InsightsRethinking student housing as a campus assetRising construction costs, changing student expectations, and aging planning assumptions are reshaping how colleges and universities approach student housing. This article explores how institutions can rethink housing as a long-term campus asset and design infrastructure that supports both student experience and institutional performance.Read More
InsightsPowering growth at UC San Diego: A future-ready central utility plant expansionAs UC San Diego's campus continues to grow, the expansion of the central utility plant delivers additional cooling capacity, maintenance flexibility, and future-ready infrastructure to support academic, research, healthcare, and residential facilities.Read More
InsightsBuilding safer university & college campusesHigher education institutions face growing safety challenges that extend beyond traditional security systems. This article explores how environmental design, integrated systems, operational planning, and infrastructure strategies can support safer, more resilient campus environments.Read More
Insights, NewsVIDEO: Engineering learning and living at Quinnipiac UniversitySalas O’Brien partnered with Quinnipiac University on the South Quad to engineer a next‑generation campus experience for learning, living, and student life—enhancing energy performance, simplifying maintenance, and creating a vibrant new campus hub.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Campus sustainability in the real worldIlona Prosol, Burkley Allen, Mitch Lampley, and Hugh King share how Salas O’Brien helps campuses move from reactive sustainability goals to actionable, high-impact infrastructure plans.Read More
InsightsDigital twins for campus energy plantsTest campus energy upgrades before breaking ground. Digital twins help universities validate equipment decisions and avoid million-dollar mistakes.Read More
InsightsData-driven decisions for colleges that cut costs and improve campus facilitiesIn the face of aging infrastructure and limited budgets, colleges and universities are turning to data to guide smarter decisions. Take a look at how higher ed leaders are using facility data to reduce costs, boost performance, and extend the life of their buildings—all while laying the groundwork for future sustainability goals.Read More
