March 14, 2010


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Maintenance/Operations

For everything you need to know on the maintenance side, look below for the latest on operations and facilities management, grounds maintenance and transportation.

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Soft Drink Calorie Intake Drops in Schools 

Beverage companies have reduced shipments of full-calorie soft drinks to schools by 65 percent, the American Beverage Association says....

Changing Beverage Patterns in High School 

Students are making different choices....

Product Solutions 

New products/case studies, including: quality counts with athletic center roofs; prefabricated booth; emergency phones; dual-motor vacuum; mobile display; bird control; and more....

Stimulus Tug of War 

By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)

When the dust cleared and the compromise economic stimulus package was finalized, school construction funding lost....

Trayless Dining Cuts Waste, Conserves Resources 

Food waste is reduced by 25 to 30 percent per person when colleges and universities stop using trays in their dining halls....

Product Solutions 

New products/case studies, including: a carbon neutral vision; simultaneous food savings; ready-to-assemble framing system; CMS-based web site; and more....

Outlook 2009 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

What's ahead for education facilities and business in the new year and beyond....

Lucrative Partnerships 

By Stephen Halliday

The economic debacle of September 2008 left in its wake major economic losses at both corporate and personal finance levels. Equally disturbing, a looming...

Product Solutions 

New products/case studies, including: polycarbonate sheet; wireless access control; knock-down stairs; projector; and more....

The Top 10 Lists 

How does your institution rank? Including enrollment and expenditures, growth rates and more!...

The Top 10 Products 

In 2008, AS&U showcased some of the hottest products in the industry. Following are the 10 most requested, as determined by readers....

Green Cleaning: Taking Stock 

By Stephen Ashkin

Conducting an audit for green-cleaning success....

37th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study--SCHOOLS 

By Joe Agron

Spending by K-12 institutions on maintenance and operations faces growing pressures....

37th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study--COLLEGES 

By Joe Agron

Just like their school district brethren, higher-education institutions are feeling the pressure on maintenance and operations (M&O) budgets....

Thorough Control 

By Mike Kennedy

Regardless of the type of flooring, a well-organized maintenance regimen will help floors and carpets last....

Suck it Up 

By Dave Jansik

Schools and universities can use LEED as a guide to achieve cleaning and vacuuming goals....

Know-How: Maintenance 

By Mike Kennedy

A thorough plan enables schools and universities to maintain facilities and equipment effectively....

Recovery 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities in and around New Orleans continue putting back the pieces of campuses and communities wracked by Hurricane Katrina....

Planning Matters 

By Bruno Niklaus

Designing a cleaning plan that accommodates needs, and keeps students and staff healthy....

Green Cleaning: Behind the Scenes 

By Stephen Ashkin

Finally, some recognition for your efforts....

Bug Off 

By Patrick T. Copps

A thorough IPM program that emphasizes environmentally friendly techniques can help keep students and staff safe from pests....

36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study: Schools 

By Joe Agron

Spending by school districts on maintenance and operations increased in 2006-07, reversing years of historic low expenditures. ...

36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study: Colleges 

By Joe Agron

Colleges are focusing increased effort and money to improve the physical condition of existing facilities and address a huge backlog of deferred maintenance....

Vacuum Virtues 

By Allen Rathey

An upright vacuum can be a sound vehicle that helps schools and universities arrive at an effective cleaning program....

Step by Step 

By John Walker

It’s back to the basics when it comes to clean school restrooms....

Essential Reading

The Subtle Stuff

Vikas Nagardeolekar and Edwin Merritt

It's hard to win passage of a school construction bond — whether through a citizen referendum or the vote of a town council or general town meeting.

Hear and Now

Michael McKeon and Lincoln Berry

When acoustics are mentioned with regard to schools, many people first think of performing arts.

Making it Readable

Peter Gisolfi

When my daughter was 10 years old, she left the comfort of her elementary school for the unfamiliar territory of the middle/high school building — a crazy quilt of pieces from the 1910s, 1930s, 1960s and 1970s.

Echo Boom Impact

Phillipe Dordai and Joseph Rizzo

Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape.

Featured Webinar

Green Cleaning Your School in the Age of H1N1

View this special webinar designed to highlight best practices and practical tips for green cleaning in the age of H1N1.

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Featured White Paper

North Park University Keeps Campus Safe with Two-Way Radios

Read how a university security staff is now connected and ready to respond, ensuring the safety of students, faculty and staff, and the peace of mind of parents.

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Spotlight On:

Now Accepting Entries: Educational Interiors Showcase 2010

Entry forms due March 5. Click here for the official Call For Entries.

AS&U 100

American School & University highlights the largest 100 school districts each September. Who's growing and who's slowing?

The Top 10 Lists

How does your institution rank? Including enrollment and expenditures, growth rates and more!

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