May 17, 2008

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Running on Empty 

By Julie Hall

Elevated fuel prices have prompted schools and universities to look for more creative ways to make it from point A to point B--and save a few pennies along the way....

HEPA Help 

By Allen Rathey

High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can be a useful addition to an education institution's maintenance program....

Coming Up Short: 35th Annual M&O Cost Study 

By Joe Agron

Maintenance and operations spending by school districts continues to hover around historic lows, even as facility needs escalate....

A Positive Move: 12th Annual College M&O Cost Study 

By Joe Agron

Colleges increase maintenance and operations spending as a percentage of total budget in the current school year....

A Green Clean 

By Robert Kravitz

With the right chemicals and equipment, schools can establish an effective green cleaning program....

Stepping up Protection 

By Mike Kennedy

Improvements in technology enable schools and universities to make campuses safer....

Know-How: Maintenance 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools can be recognized for managing maintenance programs effectively....

Lasting Impression 

By Mike Kennedy

Using life-cycle costing, schools and universities can provide communities with sustainable facilities that will endure for generations....

Hold the Water 

By Robert Kravitz and Klaus Reichardt

Urinals that don't need water can provide many advantages for schools....

Critical Issues in Education Facilities and Business 

By Joe Agron

A panel of professionals shares creative solutions to many of the facilities and business operations challenges faced by education institutions nationwide....

Know-How: Maintenance 

Steve Williams

With proper care, carpets can withstand the intrusion of winter weather....

Spin Cycle 

By Dick Casey

Preventive maintenance is key when it comes to school and university laundry equipment....

Ensuring the Future 

By Stephen P. Ashkin

Improving the school environment for students can provide a noticeable return on investment....

Transportation 

Mike Kennedy

Technology has made routing and scheduling school buses a less daunting task....

Custodial Prowess 

By Alan Knopp

Improving an institution's maintenance department can help the bottom line and improve employee satisfaction....

Thorough Control 

By Vince Fagan

Improving cleaning methods and educating on personal hygiene can help stop the spread of many diseases found in washrooms and locker rooms....

Environment 101 

By Philip E. Pryor

Green site-development practices that make the grade....

FEASIBILITY STUDY 

Q: Can you give us some suggestions on assembling a feasibility study for putting an elementary school on our campus? submitted by Stephen F. Austin State...

Inside: Maintenance 

The state's maintenance role; Maintenance scams lead to prison; Grade is better, but not good...

Solutions Center: Maintenance 

Q&A about green maintenance ...

Inside: Washington 

The costs of NCLB; E-rate oversight; QZAB extension; Budget appropriations...

Timely Transport 

By Andy Forsyth

A performance measurement system can give administrators greater confidence in assessing a transportation program....

Equity and Adequacy 

By Mike Kennedy

School districts and education advocates seeking better funding from their states have had success in courts, but often have to endure a lengthy process before seeing additional funding....

Know-How: Washrooms 

by Mike Kennedy

Equipping school restrooms with touch-free fixtures can help reduce the spread of germs and illness....

Unwanted Visitors 

By Zia Siddiqi

Simple facility upgrades can reduce pests and discourage infestations....

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