A California school district gets a (really big) facelift
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.
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.
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?
Pinpointing areas for saving energy and preserving the environment.
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.
A carefully planned restorative maintenance program helps avoid extensive damage to the building envelope and protects an institution’s investment.
We all have spent time trying to anticipate the future of schools. One approach opens up many opportunities for our high schools and middle schools of tomorrow the laptop computer/e-school.
If someone suddenly handed me some extra dollars and said,Use them in one of five ways to improve student achievement,” I wondered what I would do and where I would do it.
There are some simple concepts that can enhance the design process to help reduce the chances that an unsafe facility is built. More architects are learning they can build better buildings, reduce civil liability, better satisfy their clients, and save cl
Meeting IAQ standards requires comprehensive monitoring and maintenance of HVAC systems — a measure that also addresses comfort and energy conservation needs.
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.
Even before the Virginia Tech tragedy, administrators at South Texas College had been carefully examining and revising their own campus safety plans.
School roofs are expensive. Their cost is apparent from the beginning, and their reliability, or lack of it, can affect future expenditures.
Here's how historic roofs can be brought into the 21st century.
Innovative School Building Continues to Make the Grade… And Then Some