Burns creates solutions to Higher Education challenges by utilizing solid engineering, design, and construction expertise. We have worked closely with major higher education institutions for over 25 years, and continue to provide value-added design services that create solutions and help colleges and universities achieve their goals.
Higher Education administrators create campus facilities often within the confines of capital budgets and enrollment trends. Colleges and Universities face many challenges including:
- Attracting new students and professors
- Expanding and upgrading facilities for education, science and research
- Minimizing disruption to campus life
- Accommodating a growing student population
- Incorporating technology into classrooms, dorms and student centers
Our design experience with Colleges and Universities includes:
- Classroom & Academic Buildings
- Laboratories and Science Centers
- Student Centers
- Performing and Creative Arts Areas
- Residence Halls
- Conference and distance learning centers
- Facility renovations and expansions
- Utilities and infrastructure upgrades ad renovations
Announcements
- New Green Initiative at University of Pennsylvania »
- Burns Awarded Contract to Renovate Drexel University Library »
- University of Delaware Selects Burns to Design Dehumidification System to Protect Valuable Collection »
- Temple University Selects Burns to Design Central Boiler Plant for Main Campus »
Key Clients
- Rowan University
- Temple University
- University of Delaware
- University of Pennsylvania
- West Chester University
Testimonials
“The client was extremely pleased that Burns exceeded expectations by beating a very tight timeline. Burns analyzed the current situation, assessed the requests, and provided good, cost effective solutions.”
— Carroll Schmitt, University of Delaware
“Technically, Burns is very solid. Burns is very professional and understanding, it was a pleasure to work with them.”
— Thomas M. Wojcik, PE, Penn State University