At some universities, pets are no longer something students have to sneak into their residence halls.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 01/01/08
More and more schools are insisting that their cleaning is green.
It takes preplanning to get the most effective results.
- By Thomas G. Dolan
- 01/01/08
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 01/01/08
Our annual look at trends and developments that influence campus life and learning is back.
- By Michael G. Steger
- 12/01/07
A California school district gets a (really big) facelift
- By Bill Catron, Bonnie Martin
- 12/01/07
Since January is the month to look towards the future, then December should be the time to look back at what happened this past year.
No doubt that building codes are complex and difficult to discuss in general terms. Still, facility managers need to know something of building codes for accomplishing school maintenance and repairs.
Football, student life, and recycling? Today's students want an education that leaves no footprint. Is your school green enough to attract tomorrow's students?
A high-quality cleaning program when combined with the use of good hygiene practices, such as hand washing, and diligence on the part of school personnel all contribute to minimizing the chance for MRSA or any other infection to affect our students.
- By Edward M. McMilin
- 12/01/07
Energy audit programs identify areas where improvements in building energy efficiency lead to energy savings. Here are two campus facility managers who are seeing significant results after conducting energy audits.
Flooring experts recommend the best protection for carpet, stone, tile, vinyl, and wood floors.
- By Michael Fickes
- 12/01/07
Pinpointing areas for saving energy and preserving the environment.
- By Thomas G. Dolan
- 12/01/07
A carefully planned restorative maintenance program helps avoid extensive damage to the building envelope and protects an institution’s investment.
- By Dr. Marylouise Fennell, Dr. Scott D. Miller
- 12/01/07
Here are four school leaders who are successful at inspiring and encouraging the leadership team, and at taking responsibility for implementing the district's vision.
School roofs are expensive. Their cost is apparent from the beginning, and their reliability, or lack of it, can affect future expenditures.
- By Travis Wallace
- 11/01/07
Here's how historic roofs can be brought into the 21st century.