Students evaluate educational institutions by both the curriculum and the quality of the environment where learning takes place. Facilities influence perceptions of professionalism, career readiness, and institutional credibility, which are all critical factors in recruitment and retention.
There was no room for design misalignment, operational inefficiencies, or costly rework. Every decision had to reinforce both present performance and future growth.
Lincoln Tech faced a unique set of challenges:
The campus would set the standard for future locations
The environment needed to elevate student experience and enrollment
Spaces had to support hands on technical education
Furniture solutions had to scale across multiple campuses
Delivery had to stay on schedule and within budget
During active cost inflation, Office Basics leveraged its national vendor network to:
Lock in pricing before increases Rapidly source alternatives when products become unavailable Maintain design continuity Reduce exposure to volatile freight costsWhile many projects nationwide faced overruns, Aspen Heights stayed financially stable.
“When Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. decided to open a new campus for the first time in over a decade, we knew we wanted to create a state-of-the-art experience for the students, faculty, and staff. Through thoughtful design and collaboration with Office Basics, we selected furniture and finishes to meet an educational facility’s demanding needs while satisfying our client’s aesthetic sensibilities.”
Kim Trignano
VP of Real Estate & Risk Management, Lincoln Technical Institute
