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
InsightsWhat’s next in campus technology? The infrastructure updates colleges need nowTechnology moves fast. Infrastructure doesn’t. And when the two aren’t in sync, even the most innovative systems can underperform. Here’s how to resolve the gap. Read More
InsightsDeferred capital renewal is catching up—here’s how colleges can get aheadAging infrastructure and tight budgets are pushing many colleges into a cycle of costly emergency repairs. Instead of reacting to problems as they arise, schools shifting to a strategic ownership model are achieving smarter capital renewal spending while lowering energy costs.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Sustainability in research facilitiesSalas O’Brien experts, Bill Smith, LeAnn White, Maria Kordjamshidi, Adam Spach, and Darren Draper, share how smarter engineering and sustainable systems reduce energy, water use, and carbon impact in research facilities.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Decarbonization in higher educationSalas O'Brien experts Brian Urlaub and Lindsey Olsen explain the shift from steam to hot water, electrification strategies, and data-driven planning that helps colleges reduce emissions and operate more efficiently.Read More
NewsAn inside look at Wake Tech East’s future-forward campusThe Wake Tech East campus sets a benchmark for how educational institutions can integrate advanced technology like geoexchange into their curriculum and infrastructure.Read More
InsightsRise of digital athletics: engineering for esports on university campusesSalas O'Brien looks at the current trends in esports venues for universities and the complex engineering required for the adaptive reuse of existing space. Read More
