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Focus on the Silent Middle

Practical politics for facility planning.

5 Considerations for Resilient Schools

Resilience means preparing for and adapting to risks and vulnerabilities, but what exactly does this mean for k-12 schools?

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Spaces for Learning

The evolution of academic spaces on campus continues to transform interiors into areas that are interactive, tech-enabled, and adaptable to a variety of uses for collaborative engagement.

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Dealing With the Deferred Maintenance Challenge

How do you make inroads into a seemingly insurmountable deferred maintenance backlog?

GVC-18VAC

A Versatile Solution for Sanitation in Schools

The environmentally-friendly GVC-18VAC combines dry steam cleaning and a vacuum system to effectively clean and sanitize almost any surface. From the classroom to the locker room, you’ll be able to eliminate bacteria and other allergens quickly and thoroughly.

A Few Tips

Reducing the risks from wildfires for your campus.

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A New Challenge

Building school squash courts requires planning outside of the box.

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Sustainable Interior Design

In recent years, more research has come to light in support of the impact that facility design has on student performance. These studies reveal clear evidence that the physical characteristics of a classroom impact learning, and furthermore, that a link exists between well-designed school facilities and increased academic achievement.

Facility Managers: Their Role in Fire Safety

The people who know your buildings best have a role in protecting them.

What's Under Your Feet?

Don't overlook the importance of floor coverings in your campus facilities.