Observations on the little things that impact day-to-day performance.
There are a number of reasons why closing a school may not be the best choice.
...out of mind. That's what most people -- facility managers included -- think about their roofs, until there’s a problem. Informed choices and diligent maintenance could extend the usefulness of one of your school's biggest assets. Can you stretch the life your roof 20 years or beyond?
A complete maintenance plan extends well beyond your facilities' walls.
School systems can benefit from a holistic approach to facilities management and maintenance.
When it comes to protecting campus assets, it really shouldn't... "It" being maintenance. The deferred maintenance conundrum is unfortunately still alive and well across the country.
While change can be considered the only constant in life, it can also be one of the most daunting aspects of leading any organization, especially in the arena of school maintenance.
Deferred Maintenance can cost schools many times what the initial repair charges might’ve been. With school infrastructures growing older and budgets slimmer, the question of when to defer maintenance costs is critical.
Spring preventive maintenance is so much more than crossing items off a checklist. Here, three facility managers share their perspectives on delivering preventive maintenance excellence.
Here's how one small school district schedules preventive maintenance.
Cost-effective and efficient maintenance and housekeeping operations begin at the programming and design stages of residence hall construction projects.
Whether it's mow and blow or a little more complicated, landscapes demand constant attention. Grounds professionals speak up about what it takes to stay in the green.
Integrating the right signage into your campus can aid in building identity and marketing for use in the wider community.
Articles about improving school restrooms too often miss one big point.
Something called Building Information Modeling offers a new and better way to manage maintenance.
Thoughts about the silent consumption of energy on campus.
Wesleyan University’s student-designed permaculture garden blooms to life.
It takes more than a title to make someone a leader.
Being organized and planning ahead can improve the bottom line.