As a building and planning firm that specializes in school development, design and construction, Minneapolis-based ICS has plenty of work opportunities these days.

In recent months, the firm has advised school districts in Minnesota and beyond on how to prepare for the 2020-21 school year in the age of COVID-19. Goals include adapting buildings with proper ventilation, space management, and technology to keep students safe and healthy.

Arif Quraishi, ICS managing principal, touches on some of those strategies and best practices in the following interview with Reporter Brian Johnson.