Dealing With DeregulationRonald W. Mineo and John L. Stehn School administrators dealing with the economic effects of deregulation will have to grapple with a complex set of issues. As they do, officials should... |
Preventing Lightning StrikesDavid Hill Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered weather hazard. Even though tornadoes and hurricanes grab the headlines, according to the National... |
The Balance of PowerDavid E. Matasek For educational institutions, regulated electric utilities are a mixed blessing. On the plus side, rates are uniform and predictable. On the other hand,... |
From the Outside InMike Kennedy They are taken for granted by the hordes of students who dash past them each day, but doors and windows are a crucial part of a school building. When... |
An Air of ConcernWalter W. Gembala Often, the problems that cannot be seen in school facilities are the ones that create the most difficulty. One such problem is the indoor air in classrooms,... |
Bright IdeasPhil Armstrong Lighting is a major component of educational institutions that often is taken for granted, except when it comes to energy bills. However, modern lighting... |
Wire WiseBarry Swanquist From classrooms to auditoriums, residence halls to lecture halls, technology is changing the shape of educational institutions. Today's students will... |
Power of a PlanRonald W. Mineo and John L. Stehn Thanks to deregulation of the electric power industry, educational administrators soon will find themselves faced with a broad range of choices and opportunities,... |
Exploring DeregulationRoy S. Hubbard Jr. The deregulation of the electric power industry, along with real-time pricing and retail wheeling, is fostering a fiercely competitive supply arena. While... |
Selecting WindowsRaj Goyal Windows of past generations allowed us a view to the world while keeping weather elements out. However, little else was expected of them. Today, windows... |
Lighting Disposal
There has been significant controversy and confusion over both the existing and pending regulations for the disposal of spent fluorescent lamps. More... |
Smart SchoolsJames A. Beaudin, AIA, Joseph G. Costa, AIA, and Glenn Giustino, P.E. As recently as five years ago, school facilities incorporating integrated intelligent building systems were few and far between. Today, the majority of... |
A Clean Bill of Health
Renovation activities can create indoor air quality (IAQ) problems through normal construction processes that distribute existing materials, as well as... |
Command PerformanceRaymond Gomez The key to the development of a successful arts center is in the programming and financial analysis. These are challenging processes that must be addressed... |
Think TankHeather Governick and Thom Wellington According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are approximately two million underground storage tanks (USTs) that are affected by regulations... |
Breaking Ground
School facilities are being utilized more today than ever before. Whereas years ago students would attend classes and then the building would be locked... |
An Air of ConcernTerry E. Singer, Tanja Shonkwiler and David Birr Indoor air quality problems, if left unaddressed, can create havoc for school administrators and lead to possible litigation.During the last decade, substantial... |
Long-Term PerformanceGary Vanderweil Schools across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain adequate annual funding for upkeep of their physical plants. Consequently,... |
Going Straight to the SourceGary N. Crawford School administrators frequently hear complaints from staff and community about health problems that are alleged to be caused by school buildings. Complaints... |
More Than a ViewRaj Goyal Time after time, educational administrators are challenged to do whatever they can to cut costs. This is not an easy task, especially when considering... |
All Systems GoJoseph G. Lang Careful planning and design, as well as educated equipment purchases, can help launch today's energy-efficient.As utility bills continue to increase and... |
All Steamed UpRay Angelino When planning power-plant upgrades, more schools are investigating cogeneration as a means to cut costs while increasing efficiency.At a time when budget... |
Filtering Out the FactsLarry Shideler It seems that ideas for improving indoor air quality (IAQ) tend to float about in equal abundance to the dust particles schools try to eradicate. The... |
Prescribing a CureBruce Bomier "Helplessness" and "confusion" are words that easily come to mind when the issue of sick building syndrome is mentioned. It is a problem that does not... |
Smart MoneyTrevor Foster When structured effectively, a performance contract is the start of a long-term relationship with a contractor. It enables a school or university to make... |
