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. |
Get it TogetherBy Dave Coffey Computer modeling can meld all spectrums of a large-scale project to increase communication and miximize efficiency.... |
Garnering SupportBy Douglas W. Kincaid, Eric T. Dillinger and Michael Clayton Education institutions can benefit from a modeling approach to facility budgeting.... |
WashroomsBy Mike Kennedy After countless decisions about what goes into a classroom how much to spend, whether to get desks or chairs and tables, how large the furnishings should... |
Quiet RideBy Allen Rathey Schools and universities should pay attention to the noise their custodial equipment generates.... |
Running on EmptyBy 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 HelpBy 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 StudyBy 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 StudyBy Joe Agron Colleges increase maintenance and operations spending as a percentage of total budget in the current school year.... |
Stepping up ProtectionBy Mike Kennedy Improvements in technology enable schools and universities to make campuses safer.... |
A Green CleanBy Robert Kravitz With the right chemicals and equipment, schools can establish an effective green cleaning program.... |
Know-How: MaintenanceBy Mike Kennedy Schools can be recognized for managing maintenance programs effectively.... |
Lasting ImpressionBy Mike Kennedy Using life-cycle costing, schools and universities can provide communities with sustainable facilities that will endure for generations.... |
Hold the WaterBy Robert Kravitz and Klaus Reichardt Urinals that don't need water can provide many advantages for schools.... |
Critical Issues in Education Facilities and BusinessBy 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: MaintenanceSteve Williams With proper care, carpets can withstand the intrusion of winter weather.... |
Spin CycleBy Dick Casey Preventive maintenance is key when it comes to school and university laundry equipment.... |
Ensuring the FutureBy Stephen P. Ashkin Improving the school environment for students can provide a noticeable return on investment.... |
TransportationMike Kennedy Technology has made routing and scheduling school buses a less daunting task.... |
Custodial ProwessBy Alan Knopp Improving an institution's maintenance department can help the bottom line and improve employee satisfaction.... |
Thorough ControlBy 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 101By Philip E. Pryor Green site-development practices that make the grade.... |
Inside: Maintenance
The state's maintenance role; Maintenance scams lead to prison; Grade is better, but not good... |
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: Washington
The costs of NCLB; E-rate oversight; QZAB extension; Budget appropriations... |
Solutions Center: Maintenance
Q&A about green maintenance ... |
