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. Subcategories |
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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.... |
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Changing Beverage Patterns in High School
Students are making different choices.... |
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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.... |
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Stimulus Tug of WarBy Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com) When the dust cleared and the compromise economic stimulus package was finalized, school construction funding lost.... |
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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.... |
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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.... |
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Outlook 2009By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) What's ahead for education facilities and business in the new year and beyond.... |
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Lucrative PartnershipsBy 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... |
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Product Solutions
New products/case studies, including: polycarbonate sheet; wireless access control; knock-down stairs; projector; and more.... |
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The Top 10 Lists
How does your institution rank? Including enrollment and expenditures, growth rates and more!... |
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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.... |
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Green Cleaning: Taking StockBy Stephen Ashkin Conducting an audit for green-cleaning success.... |
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37th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study--SCHOOLSBy Joe Agron Spending by K-12 institutions on maintenance and operations faces growing pressures.... |
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37th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study--COLLEGESBy Joe Agron Just like their school district brethren, higher-education institutions are feeling the pressure on maintenance and operations (M&O) budgets.... |
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Thorough ControlBy Mike Kennedy Regardless of the type of flooring, a well-organized maintenance regimen will help floors and carpets last.... |
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Suck it UpBy Dave Jansik Schools and universities can use LEED as a guide to achieve cleaning and vacuuming goals.... |
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Know-How: MaintenanceBy Mike Kennedy A thorough plan enables schools and universities to maintain facilities and equipment effectively.... |
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RecoveryBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities in and around New Orleans continue putting back the pieces of campuses and communities wracked by Hurricane Katrina.... |
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Planning MattersBy Bruno Niklaus Designing a cleaning plan that accommodates needs, and keeps students and staff healthy.... |
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Green Cleaning: Behind the ScenesBy Stephen Ashkin Finally, some recognition for your efforts.... |
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Bug OffBy Patrick T. Copps A thorough IPM program that emphasizes environmentally friendly techniques can help keep students and staff safe from pests.... |
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36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study: SchoolsBy Joe Agron Spending by school districts on maintenance and operations increased in 2006-07, reversing years of historic low expenditures. ... |
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36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study: CollegesBy 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.... |
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Vacuum VirtuesBy Allen Rathey An upright vacuum can be a sound vehicle that helps schools and universities arrive at an effective cleaning program.... |
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Step by StepBy John Walker It’s back to the basics when it comes to clean school restrooms.... |
