While there is much we can't predict, there are a few things we know for sure. We know that the population of the U.S. is growing and along with it the enrollment in our K-12 schools. We know that there is a growing need for an educated workforce, affecting the enrollment of colleges and universities nationwide. We know that there is an ongoing deferred maintenance problem and a need to invest in the improvement of existing facilities. We also know that the construction and renovation of educational facilities is finally on the rise. The following information is provided to give you a brief overview of what we know based on available data and a survey of our readers. In past reports, we've provided national medians on specific facility types, but this year accurate data was scarce, the sample size too small, and the project scope too varied. What you find here are the trends in population and enrollment, the trends in overall education construction spending, and the results of our reader survey--giving you an overview of the trends in facilities and construction.