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. |
Tough TimesJoe Agron M&O spending as a percentage of total budget dropped slightly as difficult economic conditions continue to affect colleges.... |
Mending Your WaysJulie Strahle Schools can climb out of a maintenance slump with products and strategies that heighten productivity.... |
Inside: Maintenance
Cleaner California Restrooms; More Outsourcing Sought in NYC; Snapshot: Average Maintenance Worker... |
The Big SqueezeMike Kennedy School and university administrators continue to look for creative ways to wring more productivity from their tight budgets.... |
Getting More for LessMike Kennedy 10 tips for schools and universities to operate facilities more efficiently.... |
Know-How: Washrooms/Locker RoomsMike Kennedy Schools looking to conserve water and reduce utility expenses should look to the washroom.... |
Inside: Purchasing
Streamlining purchases with a click; Procurement-card program in Illinois; Massachusetts to upgrade purchasing system... |
Campus ConfigurationsRichard Garcia Landscape master plans generate a sense of identity of school and university grounds.... |
Building KnowledgeMike Kennedy Computerized facilities-management systems help schools and universities gather the wide array of data needed to manage buildings.... |
Getting With the ProgramMike Kennedy Having a formal maintenance program can help schools and universities get the most out of their equipment and facilities.... |
The All-Purpose SolutionStephen P. Ashkin Improving maintenance strategies in education facilities could be a key to buffing up student performance and wiping away costs.... |
Maintenance Management: Restoring ConfidenceRichard Shaw Can a leaky roof damage more than just a building?... |
Inside: Pesticide ManagementMike Kennedy Fighting pests in California; District honored for effective pest management; Creative effective pest policies... |
Strategies for Success: WashroomsMike Kennedy New equipment and systems can make washrooms at schools and universities more energy-efficient.... |
Know-How: E-commerceMike Kennedy Schools make the move slowly to online bidding and purchasing.... |
A Cleaner FutureTom Morrison School restrooms can get a fresher and healthier look with new technologies and better-trained custodial workers.... |
Machines that ManageMike Kennedy Facilities-management systems use technology to help schools and universities operate their buildings more efficiently.... |
Getting Around CampusEd Ellis When assessing traffic plans, education institutions should try to balance the needs of drivers and pedestrians.... |
Absence of Resources: The 32nd annual M & O Cost StudyJoe Agron Maintenance and operations spending by schools continues to shrink as district budgets come under growing pressure.... |
Staying the Course: The 9th annual College M&O Cost StudyJoe Agron In tough economic times, colleges continue to spend a comparable percentage of total budget on maintaining and operating their facilities.... |
A Helping HandArnie Wilke With a few simple steps, schools can have cleaner and safer washrooms.... |
Cutting CostsMike Kennedy In a stagnant economy, schools and universities must seek out ways to maximize the effectiveness of their already tight budgets. Here are 10 suggestions.... |
Know-How: Facilities Management
Many schools lack a system to track the actual cost of facility usage.... |
Using Less, Staying CleanPeter Jahrling With careful layout and improved equipment, school restrooms can conserve water while bolstering cleanliness and security.... |
Choosing WiselyOlivia Hale The responsibility of designing and rehabilitating a facility's landscaping should be left to the professionals. Here are some skills and requirements to look for.... |
