May 17, 2008

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On the Move 

John Corcoran

People-moving systems such as elevators, escalators and moving walks are, by design, highly reliable. But preserving their smooth and safe operation requires...

Flushing Out Solutions 

Jose Baz

The Federal Energy Act and other water-conservation trends are forcing educational administrators to demand better performance from washroom equipment,...

Top Gun 

Joe Agron

Meet 1997's National School Plant Manager of the Year, as well as other outstanding school facilities professionals.Last year, American School & University...

Confronting Violence on Buses 

James D. King

As violence in schools becomes more prevalent, those in positions of authority have to take charge to keep students and staff safe. One area of concern...

New Lessons in Pollution Liability 

James A. Breeding and Scott A. Britt

College administrators' plates are heaping with responsibilities, everything from providing conducive environments for learning to constructing multimillion-dollar...

A Team Process 

For years, architects, designers and engineers have been hired to design and build school facilities with little input from those who actually take care...

Getting the Lead Out 

Charlie Whipple

Typically, faucets are not a major concern for administrators. However, a recently passed California law, Proposition 65, established a new standard for...

Attention to Detail 

Joe Agron, Editor

Colleges often have been criticized for not allocating enough resources to improving existing facilities when compared to the attention and money spent...

Status Quo 

Joe Agron, Editor

No one will argue that decades of deferred maintenance and budget cuts are major reasons why many of America's school facilities are in deplorable condition....

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

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

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